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BME’s Nishen Hariparsad on the Future of Mining Technology

Technology is rapidly transforming mining across Africa, with advancements in automation, artificial intelligence, and digitalisation driving safer, more efficient, and sustainable operations. BME, a division of the Omnia Group, contributed to this industry conversation through Nishen Hariparsad, who joined Mining Review Africa’s webinar, “Tech Talk: Creating the Mine of the Future.” Hosted by Mining Review Africa in partnership with

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April 7, 2026

MNK BME turns transmission oil into top-tier blasting with big ESG gains

MNK BME, a joint venture (JV) between Indonesia’s PT Multi Nitrotama Kimia (MNK) and BME Indonesia, has successfully implemented the reuse of used transmission oil as a fuel agent in emulsion explosive (EE) formulations, delivering this innovation directly to Indonesia’s mining sector. Khiva Haidar Shauma Tassno, Laboratory Technician at MNK BME, explained that incorporating recycled

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April 1, 2026

Building Resilient Supply Chains in a Disrupted World

In a time of increasing global uncertainty, supply chain resilience has become critical to sustaining both mining operations and agricultural productivity. In this interview with Engineering News & Mining Weekly, Seelan Gobalsamy, CEO of Omnia, shares insights into how the Group is navigating current disruptions while maintaining reliable supply to customers. As part of Omnia, BME plays a key

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March 30, 2026
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Advanced blasting supports sustainable mining

African Mining Indaba in Cape Town – with Omnia Holdings company BME’s teams from its blasting solutions and mining chemicals divisions on hand to offer their insights. According to Dr Ramesh Dhoorgapersadh, General Manager: Operational Excellence & SHERQ at BME, mining players in Africa are responding to the rapidly evolving environmental, social and governance (ESG)

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February 16, 2026
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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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December 9, 2025

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