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Securing more extractive resources for future growth

Securing more extractive resources for future growth

The Victorian Government is developing three new Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERAs) to help ensure the long-term supply of quarry materials for the state’s construction needs. The proposed SERAs are situated near Lang Lang in the Shire of Cardinia, Oaklands…

Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERA’S)

Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERA’S)

The following forms CMPA’s submission, prepared by DR ELIZABETH GIBSON General Manager of the CMPA, on the proposed Strategic Extractive Resource Areas (SERAs) in Lang Lang (Shire of Cardinia),Oaklands Junction (City of Hume) and Trafalgar (Shire of Baw Baw) Victoria.…

Regulator limits over extracting at quarries

Regulator limits over extracting at quarries

REBECCA CARLTON, Deputy Chief Inspector – North, Earth Resources Regulator, Resources Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action. Resources Victoria’s regulator is keeping a close eye on overextraction at quarries across the state. This includes instances where operators are…

Earth Resources Regulation: Industry Reference Group

Earth Resources Regulation: Industry Reference Group

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a report on the latest Earth Resources Regulator (ERR) Industry Reference Group meeting. The meeting held via MS Teams on 19 November 2024 was chaired by Amanda Wellesley, Director, Regulatory Strategy and…

Work Safely Refresher Workshops

Work Safely Refresher Workshops

GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for CMPA provides an update on the Work Safely Refresher Workshops. The CMPA has so far held two Work Safely Refresher workshops, on 31st October 2024 at the All Seasons Hotel, Bendigo (proudly sponsored by…

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Article reproduced from Agg Net – Mineral Products Association (MPA) – 11 September 2024.https://www.agg-net.com/news/future-supply-of-construction materials-approaching-a-cliff-edge‘ The MPA says that for more than a decade the rate of consumption has not been matched by the rate of approval for new planning…

Opening Presentation by The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio at the CMPA Annual Dinner

Opening Presentation by The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio at the CMPA Annual Dinner

The Hon Lily D’Ambrosio, Minister for Climate Action, Minister for Energy and Resources, Minister for the State Electricity Commission gave the opening presentation at CMPA’s Annual Dinner. Below is an extract from the Minister’s presentation. INTRODUCTION• Whether it’s for commercial…

CMPA Annual Report

CMPA Annual Report

GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager, provides a summary of the CMPA Annual Report. Chairperson’s Report – Jason CombenFollowing is a summary of the Chairperson’s report by Jason Comben prepared by Dr Elizabeth Gibson. The most important set of issues…

CMPA Annual Dinner – RACV Club, Melbourne

CMPA Annual Dinner – RACV Club, Melbourne

The 2024 CMPA Annual Dinner was held at the RACV Club, Melbourne. CMPA Member Services Manager, Gavin Moreira, reviews another fantastic night. A spectacular night celebrating with members, families, employees within the extractive industry. What an event with room capacity…

Minimising Rehabilitation Bonds – Sand Quarries

Minimising Rehabilitation Bonds – Sand Quarries

Dr Elizabeth Gibson, General Manager CMPA provides some highlights from the Workshop. A substantial day was held for CMPA Members and other interested industry contributors in Pakenham. The purpose of the workshop is to provide participants with appropriate best management…

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