BME claims world record for most electronic detonators fired in single blast

Johannesburg-headquartered explosives and services supplier BME says it has broken the world record for the most electronic detonators fired in a single blast. This was achieved in conjunction with its client Kansanshi Mining at its Kansanshi operation, in North-Western province, in Zambia. Kansanshi Mining is a subsidiary of metals mining company First Quantum Minerals. The blast was conducted on 29 September, in the main pit of Kansanshi, which is the largest copper mine in Africa by copper ...