"Mines are relying on service providers like BME to not only deliver security of supply and quality product, but also to train and upskill mine staff."
"South Africa remains interested in our production, and key players want their salt from us because of our logistical capability together with our ability to meet the higher chemical grade specifications."
"Orion Minerals is rebooting significantly, no longer being a pure explorer; with that, we have a new management team being assembled, which brings a specific set of technical operating skills."
"On the production side, South Africa is very competitive thanks to shallow and high-quality deposits, but on the logistics side, rail shortfalls are a big impediment."
"A big change that is shaping the mining value chain in Africa is the proliferation of mining contractors and, specifically, local contractors, which we believe will bring enormous socioeconomic benefits."
GENERAL MANAGER (TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, GLOBAL PRODUCT MANAGEMENT MARKETING), BME
"While there remains a place for the more traditional blasting methods – with their characteristic limitations – the Global trend is very much towards advanced blasting solutions."
In August 2023, Mexican exports to the US surpassed China for the first time. As companies prioritize securing supply their chains after years of logistics challenges, Mexico has begun to see major benefits. With a spate of new infrastructure projects such as the Interoceanic Corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec coming online in 2023, the country is actively opening itself to investment. The chemical industry, in particular, is positioned for nearshoring-driven growth.