The story
AEL was founded in 1896 at Modderfontein after gold was discovered at Witwatersrand.
It later expanded in the early 2000s.
From Wikipedia’s article on African Explosives, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
Private company
African Explosives
Mining services company headquartered in Johannesburg
AEL Mining Services is a company based in Johannesburg. The company's principal activity is the manufacture of explosives. It serves the mining and construction industries throughout Africa.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1896Founded1
- HeadquartersJohannesburg1
- Websitewww.aelminingservices.com
- Legal formjoint-stock company1
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AEL Mining Services is a company based in Johannesburg. The company's principal activity is the manufacture of explosives. It serves the mining and construction industries throughout Africa. Its original name, African Explosives Limited, is abbreviated to AEL.2
Products and brands
AEL Mining Services is linked to the AECI Group, a chemical company of South Africa. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Ghana, Mali, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Its stock is listed on the Lusaka Stock Exchange in Zambia.
From Wikipedia’s article on African Explosives, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.3
Timeline
- 1896Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.aelminingservices.com1
- WikipediaAfrican Explosives
- WikidataQ4033498
Sources
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- 1WikidataAfrican Explosives on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaAfrican Explosives on Wikipedia
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