Bulk mining explosives and blasting technology supplier BME is part of the Omnia Group, a JSE-listed diversified provider of specialised chemical products and services used in the mining, agriculture and chemicals sectors. 

Formed nearly four decades ago on the strength of a new cold emulsion technology that has since become an industry standard, the company offers innovative products and services at every stage in the blasting supply chain. As a mid-tier, global manufacturer and supplier of explosives, related accessories and blasting services to the mining, quarrying and construction industries, its continuous improvement is driven by an agile, solutions-based approach. Its commitment to operational excellence ensures customers of fit-for-purpose solutions that optimise mining efficiency – delivered reliably through its secure supply chain. The company is committed to environmental, social and governance initiatives to underpin its sustainable strategies that innovate to enhance life, together creating a greener future.

In October 2024, Omnia Group aligned Protea Mining Chemicals into its mining segment, BME, to offer the market a holistic value proposition to its overall global customer base. It introduced BME Blasting Solutions for explosives and detonator offerings, and BME Metallurgy for mining chemicals and metallurgy solutions under the unified brand, BME. BME Blasting Solutions provides explosive and detonator solutions while BME Metallurgy provides mining chemicals and metallurgical solutions.

BME’s footprint covers 17 African counties including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Swaziland, Angola, Malawi, Mozambique, DRC, Sierra Leone, Mali, Burkina Faso, Mauritania, Senegal and Eritrea. The company also has legal entities in Australia, Canada, Indonesia and the US.

Watch a video clip in which BME GM: Marketing and Technology Nishen Hariparsad talks to Mining Weekly at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2025. For further information visit www.bme.co.za.