CMPA News (Issue 40)
By SARAH ANDREW Thank you to all those who provided feedback on the new magazine – it is good to know it was well received. We also welcome many new readers as the magazine’s distribution is extended to all in…
CMPA News
CMPA News (issue 39)
By SARAH ANDREW Welcome to the first edition of Sand & Stone, the new magazine for the CMPA. Briony and I would love to hear what you think of the new format, so please feel free to drop us a…
‘s News? (Issue 38)
CMPA News March and April has been a bit quiet for the Secretariat with fewer meetings (the majority are quarterly) which in turn has allowed for more effort to be put into the development and release of the crushing and…
‘s News? (Issue 37)
Work Authority Annual Returns Summary of 2007 Last year, the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) issued the annual production, sales and value of stone returns (“Schedule 4 Return”) to be completed by Work Authority (WA) holders in June 2007. Of…
‘s News? (Issue 36)
Review of Exploration and Development Approvals Processes This investigation has been called by the Earth Resources Development Council (ERDC) to map the current approvals processes for the Victorian earth resources sector and define potential improvements. This investigation will cover the…
‘s News? (Issue35)
DPI Resources Survey The DPI recently conducted a survey to determine the resources currently available in Victoria. The data collected in this survey will be reviewed by the DPI and will give an indication of the reserves currently available in…
CMPA Activities 2006-07
Summary of CMPA Activities Over the Past 12 Months Over the last 12 months, the CMPA has been involved in a wide range of issues with the most notable being the continued development of the Crushing and Screening Reference Manuals…
‘s News? (Issue 34)
ERTS Forum Sarah Andrew represented the Association at the Earth Resource Tripartite Safety Forum in August. The forum had wide representation from government, industry and the unions. Discussion points included an update from WorkCover on the transition process and DPI…
‘s News? (Issue 33)
Industry Sustainability The Secretariat is presently developing an information sheet for community explaining the industry and its importance. This two-page sheet is designed to assist in a site’s community relations. The draft document will be posted on the CMPA website,…
‘s News? (Issue 32)
CMPA General Meeting Thank you to all those who attended the General Meeting held at Metaltec Precision International. Unfortunately the EPA presentation on the requirements of the Protocol for Environmental Management (Mining and Extractive Industries) was cancelled on the day…