BME is a leading manufacturer and supplier of explosives, as well as related accessories, equipment, and blasting services to the mining, quarrying, and construction industries. As a member of the Omnia Group, BME leverages specialised chemical products and services for the mining, agriculture, and chemical sectors, focusing on innovation and technology to provide value to customers. The company operates globally across Africa, Australia, South-East Asia, and South America, with its headquarters in Fourways, Sandton, South Africa[1].
BME’s Dryden Innovex manufacturing plant is situated 5 km outside of Delmas, Mpumalanga. This facility, together with another major emulsion plant at Losberg, produces explosives emulsions for both local and international customers. The Dryden facility also houses a used oil purification plant, enhancing environmental sustainability by repurposing used oil as a raw material in explosives manufacturing. BME’s emulsion plants are known for being mobile, robust, and user-friendly, catering to the unique requirements of mining environments[2].
The address for BME in the Delmas area is: Weltevreden, Dryden, Delmas, 2210, Mpumalanga[3].
BME’s commitment to sustainable practices is further illustrated by its use of used oil—a hazardous waste—to make blasting processes more environmentally friendly. This approach not only reduces hazardous waste but also contributes to the circular economy within the mining sector[5].