BME, a leading blasting solutions specialist, is transforming lives in South Africa’s mining communities through its flagship Blasting Assistant Trainee Programme – a powerful demonstration of how purposeful corporate social investment (CSI) can drive sustainable and inclusive growth.

Environmental stewardship and sustainability will undoubtedly stimulate discussion at this year’s Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town – with Omnia Holdings company BME’s teams from its blasting solutions and mining chemicals divisions on hand to offer their insights.

AECI is a South African‑rooted mining solutions partner integrating explosives and electronic initiation to help operations work safely and predictably, will be showcasing IntelliShot X, a shock‑resistant electronic detonator designed for precise functionality in high‑shock and variable environments, as part of its integrated blasting approach, at Mining Indaba 2026.

Collaboration among key stakeholders in Africa’s mining sector unlocks solutions to pressing challenges – like safety and environmental risks, skills shortages, rising operational costs, and price volatility – that is ambitious for any single entity to tackle alone.

Epiroc is launching a new and improved PowerROC T45. The new generation surface drill rig offers increased fuel efficiency and high availability. It is a welcome addition to the PowerROC family.