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BME Metallurgy drives green chemistry for sustainable mining

Environmentally responsible chemical practices demand an integrated approach from mines, across the mining value chain, with hydrometallurgy included, according to Daniel Verwey, Business Development Manager at Omnia Holdings company BME Metallurgy. Verwey said mining companies are increasingly searching for practical ways to reduce the risks associated with chemicals in applications, such as leaching, flotation, metal

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BME proves a unique solution for colloidal silica in leaching

BME proves a unique solution for colloidal silica in leaching

Metallurgy has succeeded in developing and applying an innovative solution that promises potential in other commodity segments.  According to Daniel Verwey, Business Development Manager at BME Metallurgy, colloidal silica can cause serious operational issues in hydrometallurgical plants and particularly in solvent extraction.  “For many years, process plants have grappled with the impacts of silica, a

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BME Technical Summit channels expertise to map the future of mining

A renewed focus on enhancing safety, promoting sustainability, and providing tangible value to customers through responsible and innovative mining practices came under the spotlight at the long-awaited return of BME’s Technical Summit in October 2025. This year’s summit, the first since 2017, has revived a longstanding tradition that energises the mining industry by offering a

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BME Technical Mining Summit 2025

Video: BME Mining Technical Summit Event

Watch the full BME Technical Summit 2025 recording from 22 October 2025, where global mining leaders and experts discussed cutting-edge blasting technology, digital mining solutions, and operational excellence. Discover key insights on sustainability, safety innovations, responsible business practices, and technology-driven performance—all reflecting BME’s dedication to integrity, innovation, and long-term value in mining. BME sets industry

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BME and Strayos alliance optimises blasting with AI-driven insights

Omnia Holdings company BME has strengthened its blasting software offering beyond its premium Blastmap blast planning platform through a new partnership with technology leader Strayos. This alliance brings together BME’s blasting expertise and Strayos’ advanced image processing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, delivering enhanced functionality, precision, and next-generation software solutions to the mining industry. XPLOSMART,

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Detonator plant a first step in BME Mining Canada’s local complex

Having completed its local electronic detonator manufacturing plant – only the second such plant in Canada – BME Mining Canada is forging ahead with a range of facilities to produce blasting-related offerings for the mining, quarrying and construction sectors. According to Neil Alberts, General Manager at BME Mining Canada, its development site outside Nairn Centre,

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