MAURICE ADRIEN, reports on the history and development of Wodonga Quarries. WODONGA Quarries, situated 10km from the NSW/VIC border in West Wodonga was formed in 1987. Prior to 1987, a parcel of Crown land, which is now owned by the…
New Chairperson for the CMPA Outgoing CMPA Chairperson, TIM BIRD reports on his three years as leader of the association. THANK you to all Members and guests able to attend our Annual General Meeting and Dinner this year in Echuca…
STACEY CLARK, Course Coordinator Mining, Bendigo TAFE provides an insight into regional education. BENDIGO TAFE delivers vocational training, education and assessment services to over 12,000 students every year. Campuses are located at Bendigo, Castlemaine, Echuca and Kyneton. The Mining Department…
MICHAEL GRACIE, General Manager of Groeneveld Australia provides a report on the automatic maintenance systems specialists. GROENEVELD ON WORLD-WIDE FRONT Groeneveld Group, supplier of automatic maintenance systems, and active safety systems for transport and earthmoving, celebrated its fortieth year anniversary…
IAN MCLEOD, Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations, Melbourne District, discusses coping with a staff skills shortage in the future. THE earth resources industry is booming in Australia, providing benefits for all Australians and is expected to continue to grow for…
Fair Work Australia (FWA) has handed down its 2011 Annual Wage Review Decision. GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA reports on the changes to wage rates and allowances. IT’S the start of a new financial year; please ensure your employee wages…
Does the industry have specific Credit Terms and Conditions of Trade? Wouldn’t it be invaluable for all members to have a similar template in which to provide to their customers? Following discussions with CMPA members and others there is a…
PETER MCCLUSKY provides an update on the Victoria Limestone Producers Association. WESTERNPORT FIELD DAYS VLPA recently worked with Westernport Catchment Landcare Network on two very successful field days covering the subjects of soil pH and soil carbon. The first field…
Hazardous substances are those that may be harmful to human health. Below is an extract from the CMPA’s “Work Safely Reference Manual” providing handy hints on managing hazardous substances on your site especially Hot Works. IT is the responsibility of…
STACEY CLARK, Course Coordinator – Mining at the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE (BRIT) discusses the benefits of training being conducted within the extractives industry. THE benefits of training are numerous and cover increased productivity and compliance to a reduction…