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25 Years of CMPA – John Mitas

By Emma Morrison

The History of Construction Materials Processors Association (CMPA). The Construction Materials Processors Association (CMPA) was officially established in late 1990 and incorporated on 25 February 2000, born out of a necessity for a unified voice representing the interests of small to medium-sized businesses within the construction materials industry. The initial idea for CMPA sprang from …

Espom Sand and Soil committed to supporting community

By Emma Morrison

Epsom Sand & Soil has been a member with the CMPA since 2019 and is a locally Owned and Operated company located in Bendigo. We have been producing and supplying landscaping products to the Central Victoria region since 1976. Epsom Sand & Soil have received tremendous support from the community over the many years we …

CMPA Management Committee Meeting 2: 2025

By Emma Morrison

The CMPA Management Committee meeting 2-2025 was held in Geelong commencing 10:00am Friday 23 May 2025. Jason Comben (Chair), Drew Phillips (Deputy Chairperson), Craig Banthorpe, David McKelvie, Cameron Black, Garry Cranny (MS Teams), John Pititto (Treasurer) (MS Teams), Mark Thompson (Associates Chair) all attended. Apologies were given from Matt Skidmore, Tim Bird, Ashley Day and …

Burdetts Celebrate 25 Years

By Emma Morrison

For 25 years, Burdetts Sand, Soil & Stone (often under the Burdetts / Burdett’s / Burdett Sands banner) has been more than just a supplier of raw materials across Victoria and beyond. Its membership in the Construction Material Processors Association (CMPA) reflects not only longevity, but a deep commitment to industry standards, innovation, and quality …

From the Secretariat

By Emma Morrison

Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. There is much happening at the CMPA and for the extractive industries. By now the majority of the Annual Returns have been submitted to Resources Victoria Regulatory Operations (RVRO – formerly Earth Resources Regulation) by 31 July 2025. Hopefully those that have not submitted by the due date requested …

From the Secretariat

By Emma Morrison

There is much happening at the CMPA and for the extractive industries – Dr Elizabeth Gibson. The implementation date of 1 July 2027 of the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 reform is fast approaching. This includes a general duty in addition to removing the requirement for a statutory endorsed work plan and instead going …

Member Spotlight

By Emma Morrison

Lang Lang Slimes Treatment Plant brings industry advances. The production of concrete for use in infrastructure projects for commercial, residential and industrial applications needs to be of high quality to withstand harsh environmental conditions and stresses. The sand component used in Pronto Concrete is sourced and processed in Lang Lang at the Barro Group’s, Mountain …

Progressive Rehabilitation Award

By Emma Morrison

The CMPA inaugural Progressive Rehabilitation Award sponsored by Resources Victoria (Victorian Government) will be awarded by the Minister for Energy and Resources, The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio MP at the CMPA Annual Dinner Saturday 30 August 2025 Centrepiece – Melbourne Park. Invitation Award nominations are invited for demonstrated delivery of effective progressive rehabilitation of a CMPA …

Why do I need to annually report resource estimates?

By Emma Morrison

The information collected through the annual reporting requirements will help enable a more accurate understanding of Victoria’s supply of quarry materials. The data will also support quarry approval processes and provide more robust evidence to inform planning decisions thataffect quarrying.

Who is DK Sense?

By Emma Morrison

Shaun Thirukonda on Who is DK Sense and how their automation systems are benefiting the Quarry Industry. DK Sense: The Strategic Advantage for Smarter, Safer, and More Profitable Operations In the quarry, mining, and recycling industries, success today hinges not only on production output—but on operational resilience, intelligent decision-making, and the ability to pivot quickly. …