By now, most quarry operators will be aware that ERR have stepped up their inspections of quarries. One of the issues identified thus far is a lack of progressive rehabilitation. The ERR website says: “Progressive rehabilitation will remain a focus…
The History of Construction Materials Processors Association (CMPA). The Construction Materials Processors Association (CMPA) was officially established in late 1990 and incorporated on 25 February 2000, born out of a necessity for a unified voice representing the interests of small…
The CMPA submission on the Regulatory Impact Statement: Proposed Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Mineral Industries) Amendment Regulations 2025 and the proposed Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) (Extractive Industries) Amendment Regulations 2025 (RIS) was prepared in part by Peter Marshall, Director PJM…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an update on the Mineral Resources Sustainable Development Act (1990) reform. The MRSDA reform comes into effect on 1 July 2025. To date there has been little for CMPA to comment on in terms of new…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson provides an extract from Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) Extractive Performance Report 2024-25 Q2 What ERR promised Reduce decision timeframes by 15 per cent by 30 June 2025 (Towards 2030: Resources Victoria Strategy) Approve at least 80 million…
CMPA held a webinar 20 February 2025 on the Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) Rapid Risk Inspections (RRI); presented by Rebecca Carlton A/Chief Inspector.The RRIs commenced in February 2025. The following describes three types of inspections conducted by ERR. Audit Detailed…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager launches the CMPA Mobile Equipment Operator – Verification of Competency package. There is considerable ambiguity amongst CMPA members as to what is required to deem a mobile equipment operator competent.It is generally considered that operators…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA, reports on the ERR 2023/24 Statistical Report. Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has recently released (December 2024) the 2023/24 Annual Statistical Report (available a https://resources.vic.gov.au/). A downturn for 2023/24 in annual construction material tonnages…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA reports on the Environment Protection Authority’s (EPA) Resources, Energy and Extraction Sector Consultation Group (RSCG). Sector consultation groups were launched in late 2022.They are EPA’s new approach to engaging with and sharing information between…
Martyn Heavy Haulage and Fullbore attended the Boral Open Day on Saturday 23/11/2024 at Montrose Quarry. It was a scorcher day to say the least but that did not keep anyone away! This open day was a perfect opportunity to…