Since 1984, BME has been a leader in the mining industry, delivering expert solutions in commercial blasting while continuously expanding our capabilities. Drawing on decades of experience, we provide a complete range of blasting and mining chemical processing solutions to a global customer base. As part of the JSE-listed Omnia Group, we’ve become a trusted partner for those seeking innovative, reliable, and sustainable solutions.

Our two key divisions—BME Blasting Solutions, focused on explosives and initiation systems, and BME Metallurgy, offering mining chemicals and metallurgical processing—combine long-standing expertise with cutting-edge technology. This allows us to deliver tailored solutions across the entire mining value chain, from rock-breaking to mineral recovery, enhancing performance and efficiency.

With over 40 years of industry experience, we’ve established a strong presence in key regions such as Africa, Australia, Canada, and Indonesia, supported by our extensive infrastructure and secure supply chains. We work closely with our customers, forming partnerships that optimise safety, profitability, and sustainability in their operations.

Our purpose follows on from the Omnia Group purpose of, ‘Innovating to enhance life, together creating a greener future’ for all of our customers and the environments in which we operate.