Understanding how the Native Vegetation Management Framework applies to the earth resources industry is a challenge at the best of times. In recognition of this DPI – Minerals & Petroleum are working with the DSE and industry to develop guidelines…
With Federal Government changes occurring in the area of industrial relations, the Quarry Industry (Victoria) Award has been earmarked to be modernised, reports SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. WHAT IS AWARD MODERNISATION? Award modernisation involves the creation of a system…
Used oil, or ‘sump oil’ as it is sometimes called, should not be thrown away. Although it gets dirty, used oil can be cleaned of contaminants so it can be recycled again and again. Th e following article from the…
By SARAH ANDREW Sand & Stone has continued to be well read and we are now looking for articles and pictures to include in upcoming issues. Your contributions and suggestions are always welcome and would help the magazine remain informative…
It’s not always what it seems Over the last 12 months, the CMPA has provided submissions and participated in reviews of Acts, Regulations, PEMs, codes, guidelines, awards and training packages all of which have and will impact upon the viability…
Conduct Crushing Operations training was recently held in Warrnambool had a great attendance, reports NOEL PICKERING, Box Hill TAFE THE training course for Conduct Crushing Operations MNQOPS221A from the Certificate II in Extractive Industries Operations qualification has run with great…
The Caterpillar Institute (Vic-Tas) Pty Ltd has been named Victorian Small Training Provider of the Year. THE Caterpillar Institute (Vic-Tas) Pty Ltd, a joint venture between Victorian and Tasmanian Cat dealer, William Adams Pty Ltd, and Caterpillar of Australia, has…
Understanding the time it takes for a Work Authority to be approved is an important business tool. SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager reports. WORK Authority application and variation time frames have continued to increase keeping with the trend of the…
October 15 will see VLPA Members gather for the Annual General Meeting in Geelong. PETER MCCLUSKEY from VLPA reports. THE AGM/Conference will be held at the Mercure in Geelong on Thursday 16 October, 10am for 10:30am start. We hope to…
Insurance is secondary to managing the risks faced in today’s business environment, as reported by ROBERT VILLANO from OAMPS Insurance Brokers. THE construction material processing industry presents businesses with a unique set of opportunities, but also risks. The sustainability of…