JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations reports on DPI’s latest guidelines on developing extractive industry work plans. DRAFT EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRY WORK PLAN GUIDELINE – PUBLIC CONSULTATION DPI has prepared a draft Extractive Industry Work Plan Guideline for public…
PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victorian Limestone Producers Association reports on several series of seminars and field days aimed at combating soil acidity through the use of lime. SOIL acidification is now gaining increasing recognition as a national problem and attracting…
JOHN MITAS, Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations reports on the new regulatory framework for Victoria’s extractive industries. ON 1 January 2010, the Extractive Industries Development Act 1995 (EIDA) will be repealed and the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA)…
PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victorian Lime Producers Association reports on the latest happenings of the VLPA. THE VLPA held its AGM and annual conference at the Warrnambool Bowls Club in late November with an associated fi eld trip to inspect…
There are two burning issues which if not clearly understood can seriously affect any business. It is imperative that OAMPS, as insurance and risk advisers, do not turn a blind eye to potential exposures simply because an underwriter’s costing at…
COLIN THORNTON, Acting Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations reports on DPI’s latest targeted audit program. SITE SECURITY & BUFFER ZONE AUDITS 2009 During the second quarter of 2009, DPI inspected a total of 89 mine and quarry sites across Victoria…
PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victorian Lime Producers Association reports on the latest happenings of the VLPA. THE VLPA is continuing to monitor the likely changes to the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act along with other industry associations to endeavour to…
In today’s competitive business environment, there are plenty of resources available that provide advice or assistance that will enable you to grow your business. ROGER BUCKLEY provides an overview of Government programs. OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY WorkHealth WorkHealth supports Victorian…
JOHN MITAS, DPI Chief Inspector of Mines and Quarries reports on the latest changes to extractive industry regulations. CHANGES TO MINERALS AND EXTRACTIVES REGULATIONS New Regulations for Victoria’s extractive industries The current Extractive Industries Development Regulations 2007 will ‘sunset’ or…
PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victorian Lime Producers Association reports on the latest happenings of the VLPA. FUTURE FARMING SUBMISSION HITS THE SPOT VLPA’s recent submission to the Victorian Government’s Future Farming project has hit the spot nicely according to advice…