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Global Blasting Technical Services

With a rich history as a leading supplier of explosives, BME has established itself as a trusted partner in the mining industry.

Overview.

BME's extensive experience and deep understanding of blasting science and mining operations position us uniquely to offer a broad range of technical services.

These services are designed to support our customers worldwide, ensuring optimal performance, control, safety, efficiency, and uncover potential opportunities to improve total cost of mining.

Our Global Expert Skills.

Each member of our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that our clients receive the highest level of service and support. 

Together these teams create a core group of explosive application specialists, engineers, and scientists.

These personnel have hundreds of years of combined experience in mining and explosives engineering.

Our Team of Experts includes:

  • Regional Technical Services Managers.
  • Dedicated Technical Services Engineers for each site.
  • Senior Technical Specialists
  • Technical Specialists.
  • Fragmentation and Blast Analyst.
  • Dedicated Reactive Ground Support (Field and Lab).
  • Blasting Technicians.
  • Blasting Engineers.
  • Scientists.
  • Chemists.
  • Software and Hardware Engineers.
  • Subject Matter Experts.
  • International Field and Applications Support Management.
  • Expert Panels.
  • Product Management.
  • Blasting Science Management.
  • Thought Leaders.
  • Global Technology and Services Management.

Comprehensive Support Services.

BME's Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS), has been adding value and enhancing customer operations globally.

We achieve this by unpacking the science of blasting, enabling advanced mining methods, applying state-of-the-art technologies and delivering innovative technical services solutions, which effectively drives efficiencies, optimises and unlocks value at our customers' operations.

How we Help:

Reactive Technical Services

Immediate on-site response to blasting issues, providing troubleshooting and resolving unexpected challenges.
  • Drill and Blast Audit.
  • Drill and Blast Investigation.
  • VOD Monitoring.
  • Vibration and Airblast Monitoring.
  • Fragmentation Analysis.
  • Blast Video Analysis.
  • 2D Laser Profiling.
  • Borehole Calipering.
  • Boretrak.
  • Reactive Ground Testing.
  • 3G Face Profiling.
  • UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Analysis.
  • High-Speed Video Analysis.
  • Product Stewardship.

Proactive Technical Services

Regular monitoring and maintenance to prevent problems before they occur, and ongoing optimisation of blasting processes.
  • Rock Response Testing (Tmin).
  • Regression Analysis.
  • Blast Design and Predictions.
  • Survey Services.
  • Blasting Impact Assessments.
  • Signature Hole Analysis.
  • Blastmap Software Training.
  • Blast Design Services.
  • Blast Performance Assessment.

Specialised Technical Services

Advanced solutions for complex projects, utilising cutting-­edge technologies and tailored methodologies to meet unique project requirements.
  • Blast Modelling.
  • Burden Response Analysis.
  • Mine to Mill / Mine to Metal Projects.
  • Blast Performance Optimisation
    (Ore Dilution, Wall Control, Fragmentation Optimisation, etc.).
  • Environmental Services.
  • Training and Improvement Services.

News.

Stay up to date with our latest news.

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Embracing Future Trends for a Sustainable Mining Industry

The optimism and enthusiasm at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba highlighted a significant shift in the mining industry. Stakeholders are actively embracing the challenges and complexities that have arisen from geopolitical tension, evolving battery technology, climate change, and skills shortages.

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Breaking the Nitrate-Based Explosives Greenhouse: The Potential of Hydrogen Peroxide Emulsion

BME, an Omnia group company, in collaboration with strategic partner Hypex Bio Explosives Technology, will present a paper on the benefits of hydrogen peroxide emulsion (HPE) in reducing atmospheric and aqueous pollutants associated with blasting. This presentation, “Breaking the Nitrate-Based Explosives Greenhouse: The Dawn of Production-Scale HPE for Industrial Blasting,” will feature at the upcoming 50th Conference of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) in the United States.

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Advancing Mining Solutions: BME’s Commitment to ESG, Innovation, and Quality

Mining companies worldwide are increasingly focused on enhancing their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance. As part of this commitment, they are exploring new technologies and strategies that offer improved safety and environmental advantages. One such development in the mining sector is the use of dual salt emulsions in blasting operations. 

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Contact Us.

Choosing BME means partnering with a company that has a proven track record of excellence in the explosives industry.

Our global technical services are built on a foundation of experience, innovation, expertise, and a deep commitment to our clients’ success.

We provide unparalleled support and expertise, ensuring that your blasting projects are conducted safely, efficiently, and effectively.

Together, we will drive agile continuous improvement, achieve significant cost savings, and enhance the overall efficiency and sustainability at your mining operation.

Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS) Contact
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