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at the event, particularly its robust features, ease of use, and its ability to facilitate more energy efficient comminution through quality blasting and fragmentation. Such was the level of engagement that Dermody conducted over a dozen hour-long practical demonstration sessions on AXXIS during the two and a half day expo. Canadian facilities “While there was great appreciation of our solutions and services, visitors were also pleased to know that BME Mining Canada had a local manufacturing base in Sudbury – showing that we are invested in the local industry and committed to our role here,” he explained. “This makes it easier for customers to adopt new technologies and systems, knowing that there is local support and a secure supply chain.” Alberts highlighted the logistical, distribution, costing and pricing benefits of BME Mining Canada’s Sudbury facility – currently producing BME’s Viperdet detonators and

The mining industry’s alignment with global sustainability goals was under the spotlight at CIM Connect 2025 in Montreal in May.

“Visitors engaged with us on how our Hypex Bio solutions help mines drive their performance in terms of energy transition, critical minerals and engagements with communities and indigenous groups,” he said.

Demonstrating AXXIS Tom Dermody, International Technology and Field Services Manager at BME, was also at the BME Mining Canada booth and commented on visitors’ enthusiastic response to the company’s offerings. “As one of only four global blasting and explosives companies exhibiting at CIM Connect this year, it was a great opportunity to meet the industry and engage

emulsion explosives, with plans underway

The level of engagement at our exhibition booth was incredible, with visits from senior executives through to operational professionals – representing potential customers, future partners and even competitors.

to also manufacture hydrogen peroxide emulsion, in partnership with Hypex Bio. “CIM Connect was a great forum to show stakeholders not only how we have invested in manufacturing assets for our Canadian operation, but

also the proven quality of the equipment and explosives that those

with delegates on how BME Mining Canada is helping to drive mining’s performance and sustainability imperatives,” said Dermody. He emphasised the interest that BME’s flagship electronic detonation system AXXIS had raised

facilities produce,” he said. “We were able to communicate the world-class status of these offerings, and the vital technical services through which we support customers.” n

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