Omnia Holdings company BME has strengthened its blasting software offering beyond its premium Blastmap™ blast planning platform through a new partnership with technology leader Strayos. This alliance brings together BME’s blasting expertise and Strayos’ advanced image processing and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, delivering enhanced functionality, precision, and next-generation software solutions to the mining industry.

By Johan von Landsberg, Technical Manager at Mining and Energy Acuity (MEA)

Conditions in Africa are often harsh and unforgiving, creating an environment more hostile to mining than most. When roads end, temperatures soar or plummet, and security risks escalate, extraordinary explosives storage solutions may be needed.

Omnia Holdings company BME and Swedish-based Hypex Bio Explosives Technology (Hypex Bio) have advanced their partnership beyond Canada by initiating an infrastructure and product development programme for the Southern African Development Community (SADC) market. 

Epiroc is not just building equipment - it’s building futures. Through its dynamic internship and learner programmes, the mining equipment and services specialist is shaping South Africa’s next generation of skilled professionals, equipping them with real-world experience, industry knowledge and the confidence to launch successful careers.

When an Australian opencast coal mine wanted to eliminate the need for bulldozer push operations, while ensuring safe and productive blasting, it turned to BME for its electronic initiation solutions.