Explosives company hopes to strengthen brand in West Africa

Explosives company BME says participation in events like this year’s West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex) is compulsory for companies wanting to build their brands in the West African region.

Explosives company reaps rewards of early investment in West Africa

Explosives and mining services supplier BME is considering opportunities to expand into Ghana, having done business in West Africa for over a decade and reaped the rewards of early investment, BME marketing manager Charles Hurly tells Mining Weekly.

West African mining sector seeks international partnerships to grow industry

Gold-rich Ghana’s capital city, Accra, will host the tenth West African Mining and Power Exhibition (Wampex), which, this year will continue to focus on international partnerships needed for the development of infrastructure to exploit the...

Safety benefits lure users to electronic detonators

The associated benefits of using electronic detonators, such as accurate, safe and controlled blasting, and the positive impact of this on mine profitability, has created a significant rise in demand for these devices, says explosives producer BME...

Lightning-warning technologies for the mining industry

Industries vulnerable to inclement weather must strike a balance between production and safety to be successful. Speaking at explosives manufacturer BME’s yearly conference, held in November, US consulting meteorologist and prediction systems...

Numerous strategies employed to secure NH3 supply

The secure supply of explosives to the mining industry has become increasingly important, as the demand for commodities has returned to levels before the 2008 global recession, reports explosives supplier BME, a member of the Omnia group.

Explosives supplier considers West African expansion

South African explosives supplier BME says it will consider establishing more manufacturing facilities in West Africa to accommodate growth in the region.

Operations at emulsion plant stepped up

Explosives supplier BME says it is continually increasing production at its Kansanshi emulsion manufacturing plant, in Zambia, to accommodate rising demand.

Explosives exporter to enhance African presence

Explosives supplier BME is expanding its African footprint with the addition of two emulsion explosive production plants to its existing facilities on the continent, the company says.

Explosives company sees value in Zimec attendance

Explosives producer BME, part of the Omnia group, sees value in attending the inaugural Zambian International Mining and Energy Conference, reports BME marketing and international business manager Charles Hurly.

BME to prioritise expanding African footprint this year, says MD

Explosives engineer and manufacturer BME, a member of the Omnia Group, reports that the company will spend a significant portion of 2011 focusing on growing its African footprint off the back of strong commodity demand from Asia.

Explosives company to display local expertise

Explosives company BME’s has high expectations for Mining Indaba 2011, the company reports. Marketing and international business manager Charles Hurly says: “We expect another great Mining Indaba, where industry leaders will share experiences...