BME’s underground blasting innovations improve fragmentation and reduce mining costs.

The close correlation between fragmentation size and mining costs has often been overlooked by mines, said Derick Menezes, Regional Manager: Underground Operations at BME, in a recent webinar. “Both extra fine and excessive forced rock fragmentation increase total mining costs,” said Menezes. “However, by aligning fragmentation size and distribution with the capabilities of existing loading,

September 1, 2025

BME shares insights at Creamer Media’s Mining Technology Webinar

BME’s GM for Technology and Marketing, Nishen Hariparsad recently participated in Creamer Media’s Mining Technology Webinar, held on 27 August 2025. The webinar focused on how emerging technologies are helping mines enhance productivity, efficiency, and sustainability. Nishen highlighted BME’s role in advancing digital blasting technologies and providing integrated solutions that deliver value across the mining

August 29, 2025

Empowered women make their mark in mining explosives industry.

Omnia Holdings company BME is growing and developing women to contribute substantially to the business and the mining industry it serves. Monica Matomane is a Production Manager for the Initiating Systems lines, Electronic Delay Specialist and Mining Explosives Leader, and is the first black woman in this position at BME. She oversees the progression of

August 24, 2025

BME AXXIS technology facilitates complex pit design change

The blasting expertise of BME’s AXXIS Product Support and Global Blasting Technical Services (GBTS), together with the drill and blast team at an open-cut metallurgical coal mine, successfully implemented complex pit design changes. This collaboration enabled the adoption of a more efficient blasting method, significantly enhancing operational efficiency. This project was essential to overcome the limitations

August 13, 2025

BME reaffirms commitment to delivering sustainable mining solutions

By reliably employing used oil, a hazardous waste, as a key raw material in the manufacture of its standard bulk emulsions, Omnia Holdings company BME is striving to deliver sustainable, future-fit solutions through innovation and precision. This is according to Sachin Govender, Used Oil Manager at BME, who highlighted how the company is incorporating used

July 22, 2025

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Webinar Recording: Advancing Underground Mining with BME’s Innovative Blasting Solutions

In this webinar, BME’s underground blasting experts unpack the critical role of innovation and precision in solving underground mining challenges. The session covers: Duration: 1 hour

July 18, 2025

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Webinar Recording: Advancing Underground Mining with BME’s Innovative Blasting Solutions

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