The 16th CMPA Annual Dinner The 2017 CMPA Annual Dinner was held at The Pier in Geelong. CMPA Member Services Manager, Gavin Moreira, reviews a night to remember. Members and guests were greeted to a magnificent sunset on the water in…
Flyrock Incident During Blasting This information is to assist operators and workers to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to Safe Distances when using explosives and should be read in conjunction with; https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/pages/forms-and-publications/forms-and-publications/safe-distances-when-using-explosives An extract from the NSW Resources…
Mediation and the Small Business Commission Small Business Commission Act 2017 The Small Business Commission Act 2017 (the Act) establishes the Small Business Commission (the Commission) to enhance a competitive and fair operating environment for small business in Victoria. The…
Conveying at its Best – For 110 Years As Flexco celebrates 110 years since formation, Mark Colbourn, Managing Director of Flexco Australia, reflects on the best innovations for maximising belt conveyor productivity. Productivity, innovation and efficiency. They are the ingredients required…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of CMPA reports on the value of being a CMPA Member. CMPA is dedicated to the representation, advocacy and service of its Members in the Victorian earth resources extractive industry. The purpose of CMPA is…
Maintaining State Controlled Roadways DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary on The Victorian Auditor General’s Report on “Maintaining State Controlled Roadways” released on 22 June 2017. There are few surprises as shown below: “Reduced funding in…
Membership Renewals All Members would have received their renewals for 2017/18. It would be greatly appreciated if the application form can be completed and sent back via email, fax or mail. We do require the form to be completed and…
The following article was published on the Earth Resources Regulation’s website on 15 May 2017 (http://earthresources.vic.gov.au/earth-resources-regulation/licensing-and-approvals/sand-stone-and-clay/guidelinesand-codes-of-practice/quarry-batter-stability-in-victoria) Background Quarry stability is linked to understanding and managing geotechnical risks at quarries. Geotechnical risk refers to how likely the ground is to move.…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary on the 2015/16 Earth Resources Statistical Review. Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has just released the 2015/16 statistical review and late last year the 2014/15 statistical review (available at www.earthresources.vic.gov.au). An…
The following is a summary of the Quarry Rehabilitation presentation given by STEVE MUECK (Senior Consultant Botanist, Biosis) at the CMPA Progressive Rehabilitation Management Workshop held in February 2017. Rehabilitation Context Firstly discussed was the context for rehabilitation: the type…