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Omnia’s BME launches graduate programme to boost mining skills 1 International Environment Social Governance (ESG) Explosives 

Omnia’s BME launches graduate programme to boost mining skills

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A two-year graduate programme has been launched by Omnia-group company BME to address youth unemployment and skills shortages in an evolving mining industry. The programme targets various disciplines in engineering and science – including mining, chemistry, and microbiology, as well as skills in the fields of safety, health, environment and quality assurance. This is part of the commitment by BME’s leadership to support skills development and the growth of young people within the mining industry. The initiative is also instrumental in attracting and retaining talent for the company. Announcing the… Read More Here
BME raises safety bar with high current detonator testing 2 Explosives Technology & Innovation 

BME raises safety bar with high current detonator testing

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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
BME’s AXXIS Silver™ debuts at sub-zero Lesotho mine 3 International Explosives Mining technology Technology & Innovation 

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

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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
Blasting’s role in making mining more sustainable 4 Blasting & Drilling Explosives International 

Blasting’s role in making mining more sustainable

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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
Orica gains Glencore contract 5 International Explosives Mining Supply Tenders 

Orica gains Glencore contract

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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
Omnia Mining Chemicals Mining Companies Explosives Mineral Processing Mining Chemicals 

Omnia solidifies its position as a pioneer in the mining sector

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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
DynoConsult Uncategorized Explosives International Mining technology 

DynoConsult provide technical solutions to optimize operational processes

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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
Maxam Explosives Innovation International Mining technology 

MAXAM releases blasting service, X-Energy

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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
Careers Mining in Zambia Explosives Mining Careers 

Operator – Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO | Mining Careers at Orica Zambia

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Operator – Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO (8610)  Req ID 8610 – Posted 31/07/2020 – Initiating Systems & Packaged Explosives (20000635) – IS/PE – Packaged Explosives and Bulk (20000657) – Chambishi – MFG (00410) – M&S Quality – Zambia – Full Time Salaried Apply NOW DescriptionThe Operator Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO undertakes the processes/system associated with Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO production to the extent of their skill and competence and operates the manufacturing facilities safely, efficiently and effectively to address production and distribution requirements and provide a quality service in the manufacture of Packaged and Bulk ANE, ANFO to our customers in a safe and… Read More Here
covid-19 BME Safety & Health Covid-Resilient Operations Explosives 

Securing mining supply chains under lockdown | BME

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BME – supply security in SADC with Covid-19 pandemic  Covid-19 lockdown restrictions around Southern Africa have thrown the spotlight on mines’ supply security, especially key inputs like explosives and specialised blasting services. According to Albie Visser, General Manager at blasting specialist BME, mines have relied heavily on the flexibility and ingenuity of service providers to keep the supply chain functioning. “The first weeks of the lockdown were challenging, especially regarding the logistics of moving our emulsion product across national borders from South Africa into other southern African countries,” said Visser.… Read More Here

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