JOHN MITAS, Chief Inspector of Mines and Quarries reports on the latest changes to the extractive industry regulatory framework. INTRODUCTION OF NEW EXEMPTIONS FOR VICTORIA’S EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) advises that following new exemptions for extractive…
JOHN MITAS, Chief Inspector of mines and quarries reports on the moderinisation of the Extractive Industry regulatory framework occurring in response to the ‘Review of the Efficient Regulation of Victoria’s Extractive Industry’. REVIEW OF THE MRSDA 1990 – RELEASE OF…
Commencing the consultation process, the CMPA has recently made a submission to the DPI on the Extractive Industry Regulations discussion paper. Below is a summary of the proposed changes. TO coincide with the legislative changes that will occur as a…
Using agricultural lime for the improvement of pastures is currently being explored by Pastures Australia, reports PETER MCCLUSKEY of the VLPA. THE VLPA and its kindred body, the National Aglime Association, were recently invited to be represented at the Pastures…
The division of the DPI responsible for the regulation of the extractive industry has changed name, from the Minerals & Petroleum Division to the Earth Resources Division. Although having little effect on daily operations,it provides an opportunity to revisit their…
Peter Batchelor, Minister for Energy and Resources, is pleased to announce the opening of the 2009 Strzelecki Awards, to honour and encourage environmental and social excellence and innovation in Victoria’s earth resources sector. Reports JOHN MITAS, Acting Director, Minerals and…
AUSINDUSTRY in conjunction with ERNST & YOUNG, have developed a Succession Planning process to assist small business owners to develop strategies to exit their businesses in a manner that realises maximum value and marketability of their business while ensuring business…
Following on from the last edition of Sand & Stone, we are able to provide an update on the progress to date on the modernisation of the quarry award. Reported by SARAH ANDREW. CONSIDERABLE progress has been made in terms…
Over the last two months the average time frame for the approvals process has continued to increase for new sites, but has decreased for variations as reported by SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. SINCE the September report, there has been…
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…