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Looking into the Crystal Ball

Looking into the Crystal Ball

At the Industry Briefing held on June 20, participants were presented with information on the state of the industry and the impact of the government’s current regulatory approach. Following are the key themes covered by RON KERR, CMPA Honorary CEO…

PROTECTING THE VOLCANIC PLAINS

PROTECTING THE VOLCANIC PLAINS

The protections applied to the native grasslands of the Victorian volcanic plain may affect members who plan to open sites in the area in the future. SARAH ANDREW reports. THE native grasslands of the Victorian volcanic plain were recently nominated…

Cheaper Fuel FOR THE QUARRY INDUSTRY

Cheaper Fuel FOR THE QUARRY INDUSTRY

You may have heard the whisper – The extractive industry will be able to claim fuel tax credits on their next BAS. For those of you whose accountant hasn’t briefed them yet, here is the low down! SARAH ANDREW, CMPA…

MANAGING HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER FATIGUE

MANAGING HEAVY VEHICLE DRIVER FATIGUE

Heavy vehicle driver fatigue reforms are being implemented soon according to a briefing attended by TONY TAMBURRO, from Conundrum Holdings Pty Ltd. THE new laws will be implemented on 29th September, 2008. Under these laws, everyone in the supply chain…

Establishment and Management of Rehabilitation Bonds

Establishment and Management of Rehabilitation Bonds

DPI Response to the CMPA’s Concerns In late 2007 the CMPA was asked to review and provide comment upon the draft guidelines ‘Establishment and Management of Rehabilitation Bonds for the Mining and Extractive Industries’ and Bond Calculator. The following information…

Supporting Industry

Supporting Industry

Another Year Under Our Belts Over the last 12 months the CMPA has been involved in a wide range of issues, notably the continuation of the Crushing & Screening Reference Manuals project, the change of OHS responsibilities from DPI to…

Expanding The Definition Of Source Rock

Expanding The Definition Of Source Rock

Source Rock for the Production of Crushed Rock and Aggregates EXPANDING the definition of source rock to include recycled rock is the latest change to be proposed by VicRoads.The VicRoads Construction Materials group is responsible for the development and enforcement…

Planning Developments In Outer Melbourne

Planning Developments In Outer Melbourne

New zone to deliver 90,000 new homes in the growth areas MELBOURNE’s newest suburbs will be planned better and delivered sooner, according to the body charged with realising the State Government’s vision for sustainable, thriving and affordable new communities. The…

Why Use A Tool Handler In A Quarry?

Why Use A Tool Handler In A Quarry?

Introducing Equipment to Save Time and Increase Business Efficiency Why use a Tool Carrier in a quarry? Basically the answer lies in the name ‘Tool Carrier’. These machines are such a versatile ‘tool’ in one’s kit that their application seems…

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