Since 1984, BME has been a leader in the mining industry, delivering expert solutions in commercial blasting while continuously expanding our capabilities. Drawing on decades of experience, we provide a complete range of blasting and mining chemical processing solutions to a global customer base. As part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, we’ve become a trusted partner for those seeking innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions.
Our two key divisions—BME Blasting Solutions, focused on explosives and initiation systems, and BME Metallurgy, offering mining chemicals and metallurgical processing—combine long-standing expertise with cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver tailored solutions across the entire mining value chain, from rock-breaking to mineral recovery, enhancing performance and efficiency.
With over 40 years of industry experience, we’ve established a strong presence in key regions such as Africa, Australia, Canada, and Indonesia, supported by our extensive infrastructure and secure supply chains. We work closely with our customers, forming partnerships that optimise safety, profitability, and sustainability in their operations.
Our purpose follows on from the Omnia Group purpose of, ‘Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future’ for all of our customers and the environments in which we operate.
Experienced blasting professionals from BME’s Indonesia office recently shared their research on preventing mud flows from contaminating emulsion explosives, and proposed paths for future research.
Discussions and debates at the Investing in Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town drove home that the sector’s focus on productivity and efficiency on mines was no longer at odds with sustainability imperatives. According to Nishen Hariparsad, BME’s General Manager for Technology and Marketing, the Indaba’s theme of future-proofing mining in Africa highlighted the alignment between operating
Unlock the Power of Precision with AXXIS Missed our live webinar? Watch the recording to discover how BME’s AXXIS Digital Initiation System is revolutionising mining operations worldwide. Learn about its unparalleled accuracy, enhanced safety features, and data-driven insights that are shaping the future of blasting. Our experts delve into the system’s capabilities, real-world applications, and
21 October 2024 – Johannesburg: Omnia Holdings (Omnia) is proud to announce the rebranding of Protea Mining Chemicals (PMC) under its Mining segment, BME. This strategic move unifies Omnia’s global mining offering under a single, powerful brand, delivering an all-encompassing suite of solutions from blasting to metal processing.
