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‘s C-1550 Tracked Cone Crusher

By Emma Morrison

Finlay sets new benchmark in high-capacity crushing with the C-1550+ Tracked Cone Crusher Unmatched Durability & Perfomance In the ever-evolving landscape of quarrying and contract crushing. Efficiency and productivity remain paramount. Finlay, a global leader in mobile crushing, screening, and conveying equipment, has once again raised the bar with the introduction of the C-1550+ Tracked …

Consumer Planning and Legislation Amendment Bill 2024

By Emma Morrison

Andrew Natoli Provides Information on the Consumer and Planning Legislation Amendment (Housing Statement Reform) Bill 2024 – key changes to the permit application process In the past year there has been a flurry of announcements of changes to the Victorian planning system as part of the State Government’s actions to implement Victoria’s Housing Statement – …

Are you dealing with asbestos correctly? EPA will be checking

By Emma Morrison

The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and Victorian Building Authority (VBA) have a shared goal of preventing harm to the community from asbestos. We’re working with the construction and demolition industries to ensure you: Understand your obligations Safely manage your risks EPA investigates and enforcesSafe transport and disposal of asbestos waste is a priority for Victoria’s …

Slimes Management Workshop

By Emma Morrison

Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA gives highlights of the CMPA Slimes Management Workshop. The CMPA held a Slimes Management Workshop in San Remo on the 27 March 2025 to review and update the current CMPA Template / Guideline on Slimes Management. The intention was to enable an understanding of how to manage slimes and …

EER Cost Recovery – Exorbitant Fee Increase 234%

By Emma Morrison

The CMPA submission on the Regulatory Impact Statement: Proposed Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Amendment Regulations 2025 and the proposed Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Extractive Industries) Amendment Regulations 2025 (RIS) was prepared in part by Peter Marshall, Director PJM Economics. SubmissionThe CMPA supports in principal cost recovery for Earth Resources Regulation, however, the simplistic …

Land use is more than just farming, says MPA

By Emma Morrison

This article was featured in the Agg-Net Newsletter UK, covering the Mineral Products Associations (MPA), call on Defa to take a broader view on land use. THE Government’s ‘national conversation’ on land use needs to take a broader view rather than focusing on agriculture, according to UK quarry operators. Launched in January by Defra, the …

Do not crush engineered stone

By Emma Morrison

A reminder for those who recycle construction and demolition material, quarries, stonemasons and others who crush rock. Preview(opens in a new tab) Question Response Can I process engineered stone benchtops, panels, or slabs?  Processing engineered stone benchtops, panels, or slabs into crushed rock for supply or recycling for other purposes is prohibited and is not …

Proper Handling of Silica Flour

By Emma Morrison

How WAM Equipment Solutions Help Mitigate Risks How WAM Equipment Solutions Help Mitigate Risks The risks associated with handling silica flour, particularly the release of respirable crystalline silica (silica dust), are significant. Exposure to silica dust can lead to serious health issues, such as silicosis, lung cancer, and other respiratory diseases. This makes it crucial …

Alemlube – 55 Years of Service and Innovation

By Emma Morrison

A TRUSTED NATIONAL PRESENCEWith branches strategically located across Australia and New Zealand, Alemlube has built a solid foundation in providing tailored solutions to its customers. The company boasts a team of design engineers capable of creating bespoke outcomes for its diverse client base in the ANZ region. Alemlube’s expert team collaborates with its Business Development …

Local Geotechnical Risk Control in Surface Operations

By Emma Morrison

In early 2023 the CMPA Guideline “Working Safely with Geotechnical Risk in Quarries” was reviewed and updated by geotechnical engineers and a safety consultant, for example, for Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) Guidance. It has also been amended for comments received from ERR, WorkSafe and CMPA Members. Material from the Guideline was alsocollated to put together …