Swedish company Hypex Bio Explosives Technology has strengthened its partnership with BME, an Omnia Holdings group company, by signing a new licensing and distribution agreement that will enable the deployment of its hydrogen peroxide-based explosives (HPEs) technology throughout the SADC (Southern African Development Community) region.
Nitrate-free explosives for low-impact mining
The new agreement continues a collaboration that had already begun in other regions, and marks the structured entry of HPEs into both open-pit and subway operations. This technology technology differs in that it does not contain nitrates or ammonia, which positions it as a saferwhich positions it as a safer, cleaner alternative that is aligned with ESG commitments and international emission reduction requirements. emissions reduction requirements.
Hypex Bio has successfully adapted its technology to the demanding climates of southern Africa, and together with BME aims to lead the way in providing blasting solutions for the mining industry that meetThe rollout includes both bulk explosives and blasting explosives that meet efficiency and sustainability standards. The deployment includes both bulk and packaged explosives suitable for a variety of mining environments.
Scalable technology and regional access
The agreement grants BME exclusive rights for the distribution and use of this technology in SADC member countries, expanding the presence of hydrogen peroxide-based solutions on the African continent. In addition, a scalability approach is incorporated through charging systems such as MEMUs and MCUs, which allow for more efficient deployment in the field.
According to executives from both companies, this partnership represents a firm commitment to green mining through the use of explosives with a lower carbon footprint and a cleaner life cycle. Hypex Bio and BME agree that the African mining sector is facing a historic opportunity to adopt technologies that improve operational safety and reduce environmental impact.
Source and photo: Hypex Bio
