BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager provides an update on the Geotechnical Guideline being worked on by DPI. THE Department of Primary Industries (DPI) is working on a Geotechnical Guideline which will be available to assist the extractive and mining industries…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager reports on the review of the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006. The Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 commenced operation on 28 May 2007. The original intent of the regulations was to provide for the effective protection and…
GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA’s Administration Officer, provides a summary of the CMPA Annual Report. The following demonstrates that although it’s been another year of challenges and changes at the CMPA, that overall it has been a great year of achievement for…
The CMPA Annual Dinner ventured north to the picturesque towns of Echuca Moama, where guests networked with industry peers at numerous activities. Gavin Moreira, CMPA Administration Officer reviews a fantastic weekend. ALL the advertising was around having an enjoyable weekend…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager reports on the discussions had with the Minister for Public Transport and Roads. TIM Bird Chairman of the CMPA, Garry Cranny Management Committee member and Bruce McClure General Manager of the CMPA met recently with…
BRUCE MCCLURE, CMPA General Manager reports on issues of current Work Plan arrangements. THE CMPA members have expressed over many years their frustrations with the current Work Plan arrangements. The costs to comply with current regulations and the enormous costs…
The CMPA reports on the proposed introduction of Work Health and Safety Management Systems to Extractive Industry Sites. IN the last edition of Sand and Stone ( June/July), the proposed draft Harmonised Mining Regulations and draft Code of Practice for…
The CMPA contracted PETER DAY of Peter Day Consulting Pty Ltd to report on the inquiry into greenfields mineral exploration and project development in Victoria. Below is an extract of this CMPA submission. IN February 2011, the Economic Development and…
RON KERR, CMPA’s Honorary CEO reviews the requirements on an efficient regulatory framework. OVER the last 10 years I have been privileged to hold discussions with many members of the CMPA and other industry participants. All have a passion for…
The 2011 Annual Dinner is almost upon us, here is a last minute update by GAVIN MOREIRA, Administration Officer, CMPA. WHO is up for a fun night or an enjoyable weekend away? If the answer is yes, then a reminder…