AEL is also the largest supplier of explosives technology and initiating systems in Africa With its head office at Modderfontein in Johannesburg, South Africa, AEL was established in 1896, and has become one of the world's leading suppliers of explosives and initiating systems. 

 

AEL Mining Services comprises 16 businesses complimented by production facilities and offices throughout Southern Africa, Africa, and select international regions in South East Asia, South America and Europe. Annual sales are close on R6 billion with AEL Southern Africa business accounts for 60% of its sales, with the rest of Africa accounting for 33%. The balance made up from global channels, South America and South East Asia sales.