Omnia company BME has signed a distributorship agreement for its blasting solutions business with Germany-based DynaEnergetics, further enhancing, it says, BME’s commitment to deliver future-fit solutions to its global customer base.
At the heart of the collaboration is Igneo, DynaEnergetics’ unique electronic detonator system designed for high-temperatures and reactive ground. According to BME GM Technology & Marketing, Nishen Hariparsad (pictr, BME can now provide customers with solutions for very high temperature environments.
“The partnership further strengthens our initiation capability up to 150°C,” Hariparsad said.
He highlighted that this agreement marks the beginning of a partnership focused on extending BME’s established cutting-edge blasting technology for the mining industry.
“With a legacy of over 40 years, BME’s world-class blasting solutions and mining expertise have been at the forefront of mining industry developments in our field,” he said. “By integrating this innovative technology, we reinforce our proven capabilities in helping customers overcome their complex challenges in today’s mining operations.”
The Igneo system, developed by DynaEnergetics in collaboration with a leading global gold mining company (originally Newcrest), has been able to perform safely in the hottest open-pit gold mine in the world – off the coast of Papua New Guinea. The core of the Igneo system is the HTD150, an electronic detonator designed to withstand very high temperatures up to 150°C for up to 48 hours. The device is also encased in a specially coated copper shell, making it resistant to highly corrosive mining environments.
According to DynaEnergetics’ Vice-President of Product Management, Thilo Scharf, safety and innovation are at the core of this partnership. “Together, BME and DynaEnergetics are bringing cutting-edge blasting technology solutions to the mining industry, setting new standards for safer, more efficient operations worldwide,” he said.
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