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.

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.

Capex approved for SA’s first nitric acid plant in almost 30 years

Explosives company BME, a member of the Omnia group, reports that it is looking to strengthening its market position by 2012, when the company will complete the construction of the country’s first nitric acid (HNO3) production plant in almost 30...

Explosives industry able to consolidate during downturn

Continued demand for explosives for use in daily mining activities has buoyed the supply market for the product despite the global financial downturn, says explosives supplier BME divisional MD Francois Hay.

Business as usual for Africa’s 
mining industry

International economies may have been battered and bruised by economic uncertainty, but in African mining circles it is business as usual as commodities continue to play an important part in the continent’s future, says explosives supplier BME.