Helping mining companies improve safety and blasting performance as they face more challenging ground conditions. As mines become deeper and more complex, there is a growing need for practical solutions that reduce risks, protect workers and keep operations running safely and efficiently.
BME, a member of the Omnia Group, is changing traditional blasting from a rock-breaking activity into a data-driven enabler of safer, more efficient and sustainable operations.
With the DRC Mining Week approaching, attention is once again turning to the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) important role in supplying the copper and cobalt needed for the global energy transition.
Mining operations are under growing pressure as they go deeper, encounter more variable geology and face tightening safety, cost and ESG demands. In this environment, blasting performance can no longer be managed reactively or treated as a fixed-design exercise, it must be engineered for predictability by understanding and responding to changing ground conditions throughout the
Africa’s mines are under pressure to produce more, spend less and meet stricter environmental and safety standards. New blasting technology is stepping in to meet that challenge.
BME’s Blasting Assistant Trainee Programme is transforming lives within the communities in which they operate in. The initiative is aimed at upskilling young people while creating a lasting, meaningful impact within South Africa’s mining communities.
The mining industry is adopting advanced technologies and improved engineering practices to strengthen safety, meet tightening regulations and boost operational efficiency. As expectations around environmental performance and responsible mining grow, innovative solutions that enhance blast control and reduce risk are becoming essential.
Omnia Group company, BME, has partnered with global AI technology company Strayos to launch a new software suite called XPLOSMART™.
Omnia Holdings company BME was named runner-up of the 2025 Responsible Care Initiative of the Year Award at the annual Chemical and Allied Industries Association (CAIA).
Omnia Holdings company BME and Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio) have advanced their partnership beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and product development programme for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) market.
