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BME

BME is a South African mining services and explosives company that operates across the mining value chain. The company provides blasting solutions, explosives manufacturing, drilling services and related technical support to the mining sector. BME serves operations throughout southern Africa and has established a significant presence in copper and gold mining regions. The company is active in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Copperbelt and maintains operations across multiple commodities. BME's service offering includes blast design, drill-and-blast execution, explosives supply and mine technical services. The company has positioned itself as a key supplier to mining operations undergoing energy transition and decarbonisation initiatives. BME's leadership includes executives such as Ralf Hennecke, Seelan Gobalsamy, Nishen Hariparsad and Deon Swart. The company participates in major industry events including the Mining Indaba. BME has commercial relationships with industrial groups including Omnia, which operates in complementary sectors of the mining supply chain.

BME News


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Miners face new cyber threats as operations become increasingly digital
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry’s increasing adoption of digital infrastructure and operational technology systems to support autonomous vehicles, drilling systems and remotely controlled equipment is giving... 


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Miners face new cyber threats as operations become increasingly digital
31st July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The mining industry’s increasing adoption of digital infrastructure and operational technology systems to support autonomous vehicles, drilling systems and remotely controlled equipment is giving... 


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Panel agrees mine technologies are immense ‘winning’ determinators of the present and future
16th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The single-biggest opportunity for modern mining companies to become sustainable and predictive is through technology, explosives manufacturer BME GM Nishen Haripersad told attendees of a webinar... 


a remotely set up modular emulsions manufacturing plant designed by BME
Modular emulsion plants benefit remote mines
10th July 2026 By: Halima Frost

Mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME’s modular emulsion manufacturing plants are addressing the extreme and remote conditions of the African mining sector, as they reduce exposure... 


Nishen Hariparsad, General Manager for Technology and Marketing at BME
BME drives the development of connected AI-powered mining operations
2nd July 2026

In the fast-evolving mining industry, BME – a member of the Omnia Group – is transforming traditional blasting from a rock-breaking activity into a sophisticated, data-driven enabler of safer, more... 


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Blasting programme improves skills
22nd May 2026

The flagship Blasting Assistant Trainee Programme of blasting solutions specialist BME is positively transforming lives in South Africa’s mining communities by empowering individuals with... 


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Blasting solution meets Zambia’s complex geology demands
8th May 2026

Owing to the complexity and variability of Southern Africa’s geology, mining operations require innovative, robust technology capable of custom blast patterns. Explosives manufacturer BME’s... 


BME’s AXXIS Titanium system demonstrates high-quality innovation for African mines
BME’s AXXIS Titanium system demonstrates high-quality innovation for African mines
24th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

As African mines commonly operate in harsh conditions that increase the risk of system failure and safety incidents, innovative explosives management systems and adherence to demanding safety... 


Omnia CEO Seelan Gobalsamy (right) being interviewed by Mining Weekly's Martin Creamer.
Middle East crisis underlining relevance of supply strength of South Africa’s Omnia
26th March 2026 By: Martin Creamer

At this time of crisis in the Middle East, the supply chain strength of South Africa’s Omnia is of major relevance from mining and agriculture perspectives. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed... 


BME Mining Chemicals GM Lefa Masiuana talks to Engineering News & Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town
BME Metallurgy positioned to better serve African mining industry
11th February 2026

BME Metallurgy is the minerals processing division of explosives manufacturer BME, a subsidiary of diversified chemicals group Omnia Holdings. It was previously known as Protea Mining Chemicals... 


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Igniting mining boom through collaboration, innovation
30th January 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The theme of this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba – Stronger Together: Progress Through Partnerships – underscores a pivotal consensus in the mining industry that collaboration among... 


Nishen Hariparsad, GM for technology and marketing at BME
Nishen Hariparsad
30th January 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

This week we profile Nishen Hariparsad, GM for technology and marketing at blasting solutions and mining services product supplier BME 


Dr Rakhi Pathak at the podium delivering her presentation
Greener blasts to help firms save time, money
28th November 2025 By: Devina Haripersad

Speakers at a technical summit hosted by blasting solutions and mining chemicals company BME illustrated how “clean technology” can help mining companies across Africa meet tougher environmental... 


Oil tanks at BME's premises
BME edges towards 100% used-oil explosives breakthrough
14th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer BME intends to replace 100% of the virgin oil used in the fuel phase of its emulsions with used oil within the next few years, Mining Weekly has learned. This would be a... 


Oil tanks at BME's premises
BME nears 100% used-oil explosives breakthrough
24th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives manufacturer BME intends to replace 100% of the virgin oil used in the fuel phase of its emulsions with used oil within the next few years, Mining Weekly has learned. This would be a... 


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Hydrogen peroxide emulsions rolled out to SADC markets
24th October 2025 By: Donna Slater

Explosives and blasting company BME and Sweden-based explosives company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio) have advanced their partnership beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and... 


blast at mine
South Africa set to trial nitrate-free hydrogen peroxide-based explosive tech soon
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Explosives technology company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology will soon introduce its novel hydrogen peroxide-based explosive technology to South Africa, aiming to improve safety, reduce emissions... 


blasting at open pit mine
BME emulsion tech reinforces commitment to sustainable blasting practices
22nd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Mining explosives company BME has signalled a renewed focus on sustainable blasting solutions, highlighting the role of its emulsion technology in reducing environmental impact, improving safety... 


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Innovative blasting solutions for modern mining
17th October 2025 By: Nadine Ramdass

Through innovative blasting solutions, mines can ensure sustainable and efficient mining, says explosives and blasting technology supplier BME underground operations regional manager Derick... 


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