As a member of the diversified chemicals group Omnia, BME is a proud global player in the blasting and explosives industry. Our innovative range of technology, products, services, and integrated software solutions underpin our depth of expertise in the field.
Since our formation over three decades ago, our global footprint has expanded to serve customers in 17 African countries, and in strategic locations around the globe. Our African footprint includes: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, DRC, Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Ivory Coast and Eritrea. Globally our footprint includes a joint venture in Canada as well as strategic partnerships in The America’s, Australia, and Indonesia.
Our experience of working in Africa, including in sometimes remote and difficult locations- allows us to provide a seamless service, and to supply and commission emulsion plants at any location. With a network of manufacturing and product development facilities our focus is on providing security of supply underpinned by the latest technology for optimal blast quality.
Our agile operating model allows us to cater to the full spectrum of mining requirements in both surface and underground environments, as well as being a key partner for quarries, construction, and demolition projects. As part of the broader Omnia Group strategy we form strategic partnerships around the world to ensure that the solutions we provide are localised and customised.
We strive to have a holistic approach to our projects, collaborating closely with customers and third‑party technology providers for the best possible outcomes. We nurture a culture of ‘Safety for Life’ across our business, working towards a reduced carbon footprint and ensuring the communities we operate in are enhanced through long-term engagement.
The security of supply that is assured to customers is based on our collective manufacturing capability and collaboration, including two modern nitric acid plants, a nitrophos plant, an ammonium nitrate facility, two central emulsion plants and two automated AXXIS™ electronic detonator plants. We also operate a cartridge explosive facility, a non-electrics assembly plant, a manufacturing and assembly facility for our mobile manufacturing units (MMU), and remote emulsion plants.
Our technology offering allows us to provide a wide range of technical services from routine blast monitoring to advanced online technical consultancy and optimisation projects. This is underpinned by our Blast Alliance™ integrated software portfolio, which we leverage to support customers in their digital transformation journey.
We design our equipment and digital solutions to advance productivity and efficiency at mining operations. Among the key outcomes we pursue with customers are reduced ore dilution and finer fragmentation for increased mineral recovery and higher plant throughput rates.
With our depth of expertise and technology offering, we can offer customers a range of specialised services – from blast planning and down-the-hole full blasting services, to blast consulting, auditing, and monitoring.
