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Purpose-Built Equipment for Every Stage of Underground Mining

August 31, 2026August 31, 2026 Constance

Underground mining operations rely on specialized equipment capable of performing safely and efficiently in some of the industry’s most demanding environments. From mine development and production to maintenance and infrastructure support, every application presents unique operational challenges that require equipment engineered specifically for the task. For more than 70 years, Getman Corporation has focused exclusively on designing and manufacturing purpose-built mobile equipment for underground hard rock mining. Today, the company supports mining operations on six continents through a comprehensive portfolio of production and production support equipment, backed by a global… Read More Here

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BME releases Innovex™ 300D emulsion to deal with dynamic water

September 19, 2024September 19, 2024 Constance

In line with its continuous innovation of blasting solutions, BME has developed Innovex™ 300D – a high-strength bulk emulsion explosive for challenging surface mining conditions including dynamic water. According to Dr Rakhi Pathak, BME’s Global Manager – Strategic Partnerships, dynamic water is a common issue for surface mines, and leads to various operational and environmental challenges. “When there is excessive water flow in and around blast holes, emulsion ‘run-off’ often occurs due to cracks or fissures in fractured geology,” Dr Pathak explained. “This is particularly problematic in conditions such as… Read More Here

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BME raises safety bar with high current detonator testing

October 6, 2022October 6, 2022 arnbethnic

Blasting and explosive solutions provider, BME is once again pushing the boundaries of safety with its world-class initiation system, this time testing the resistance of its AXXIS Titanium™ electronic delay detonators (EDDs) to high current AC voltages. “There are a number of different voltages that underground mines employ for their various machinery and equipment,” said Tinus Brits, BME’s Global Product Manager – AXXIS™. “The tests we carried out with an independent research partner were able to show that the AXXIS Titanium™ EDD is very resistant to high current AC voltages.”… Read More Here

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BME’s AXXIS Silver™ debuts at sub-zero Lesotho mine

September 7, 2022September 7, 2022 arnbethnic

High in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho, explosives and blasting specialist BME recently achieved the first blast outside of South Africa with its new AXXIS Silver™ electronic initiation system. BME – a member company of the JSE-listed Omnia Group – is assisting a diamond mining customer to conduct quality blasts in all weather. According to BME’s AXXIS™ support manager Hennie du Preez, BME has been active on this mine since 2016. Located at an altitude of over 3,000 metres, the operation frequently experiences snow and sub-zero temperatures. “This means blasting… Read More Here

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Blasting’s role in making mining more sustainable

August 15, 2022August 15, 2022 arnbethnic

Technology in blasting – alongside advanced low carbon emission emulsion explosives – are helping pave the way on mining’s sustainability journey. “The digital age has given us the opportunity to leverage the quality of our people, products and service – to optimise blast technology,” said BME Managing Director Ralf Hennecke. “Building on the flexibility and accuracy of electronic detonation, our digital tools can make mining more efficient and less carbon intensive.” By collaborating with customers and technology partners, BME has developed solutions that can enhance output and are easily integrated… Read More Here

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Orica gains Glencore contract

November 9, 2020November 9, 2020 arnbethnic1 Comment

ORICA has been awarded a five-year explosives technology and services contract for Glencore’s Australian copper and zinc operations, effective from January. Orica’s wireless initiating system technology, WebGen, is in use at Glencore’s Ernest Henry (EHM) Mine. As part of the contract Orica will deliver its full suite of explosives technology and blasting services including its wireless initiating system Webgen, its BlastIQ digital blast optimisation products and its Bulkmaster 7 explosives delivery system. The contract covers explosives technology and services at mines such as McArthur River in the Northern Territory; the… Read More Here

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Omnia solidifies its position as a pioneer in the mining sector

September 19, 2020September 19, 2020 arnbethnic

Mining division delivers ground-breaking “world first in Africa” solution for purer metals extraction and initiates the largest detonator blast in South Africa Diversified chemicals group, Omnia Holdings (Omnia), is celebrating record-breaking achievements across Protea Mining Chemicals and BME, which together form the Group’s mining division. Protea Mining Chemicals Copper Production Solution Protea Mining Chemicals has become the first in its field – globally – to develop a solution that helps copper and cobalt mines reduce product contamination (improving metal purity levels) and maximise throughput in the solvent extraction process. This… Read More Here

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DynoConsult provide technical solutions to optimize operational processes

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 Johannsen

For more than 20 years, the DynoConsult® team of experts has developed technical solutions to assist with customers’ operations. Those in the mining industry know the name DynoConsult®. For more than 20 years, the DynoConsult team of experts has developed technical solutions to assist with customers’ operations. With new value-added enhancements, DynoConsult professionals are committed to optimizing your entire blasting process with their experience, knowledge and insight to drive world-class blasting results. DynoConsult now has a wider reach with more experts and programs that include drill hole planning and execution,… Read More Here

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MAXAM releases blasting service, X-Energy

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 arnbethnic

With an eye on customers’ total cost of ownership in a mine cycle that is becoming fully digitised, MAXAM has introduced its blasting service X-Energy. Maxam’s X-Energy was released in late July 2020 The company, which released X-Energy last week, said the explosives technology can integrate selective energy applications in mining, infrastructure operations and quarrying. “The novel explosives technology Smart Rioflex and the complementary digital capabilities integrated in MAXAM Blast Center are the cornerstones of this new offering,” the company noted. “It combines … advanced explosives technology (Smart Rioflex) and a set… Read More Here