Blasting & Explosives
The hub for blasting & explosives news in Africa, and comprehensive information on latest market data.
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Nov- 2020 -30 Nov
Industry honours BME’s safety journey
A stellar safety performance based on strong employee commitment has earned blasting and explosives leader BME a Sustained High-Performance Award…
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Oct- 2020 -28 Oct
Operational excellence, safety are two sides of same coin
The key to an improved health and safety record in the mining workplace lies with integrating safety firmly as part…
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21 Oct
BME’s greener blasts from processed used oil
For over three decades, Omnia group company BME has been incorporating used oil in its world-class emulsion explosives, making blasting…
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Sep- 2020 -21 Sep
Blasting tech takes mines into the future
Built on innovation since its inception over 3 decades ago, global explosives leader BME – a member of the JSE-listed…
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Aug- 2020 -24 Aug
Another SA blasting record for BME
BME, a member of the Omnia Group has broken the South African record for the largest electronic detonator blast, initiating…
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21 Aug
Mining in West Africa steams ahead despite pandemic
With some the world’s highest gold grades, the West African mining sector is generally producing well even under Covid-19 conditions…
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Jun- 2020 -23 Jun
BME’s new Blasting Guide app makes the job easier for blasters
BME has launched a new, free Blasting Guide application for Android mobile devices, enabling users to rapidly calculate and check…
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May- 2020 -4 May
Blasting trials are proving latest version of AXXIS™
The most advanced electronic blast initiation system in the world is undergoing final trials in South Africa, with a 100%…
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