Epiroc builds on proven expertise in mining, quarrying and infrastructure. With a longstanding history dating back to 1873, Atlas Copco established an enviable reputation as a world-leading provider of industrial productivity solutions and mining and quarrying equipment and services. A significant company milestone occurred in June 2018, when the mining, quarrying and natural resources division …
In the 1990’s, before the introduction of the first Extractive Industries Training Package MNQ98, education for employees of a quarry was limited. It catered for the management in the industry. Prospective managers would be trained in disciplines such as legislation, planning, finances, engineering, operations and have to undergo a rigorous examination at the hands of …
AN EXTRACT OF THE CMPA CHAIRPERSON – GARRY CRANNY’s Annual Dinner speech for those members who were not in attendance, highlights the key issues we in the industry are now facing and into the future. Arguably, the economic drivers, the policy settings and the performance of the Victorian economy have seldom, if ever, been more …
The 2018 CMPA Annual Dinner was held at The Australian Events Centre, Essendon Fields. CMPA Member Services Manager, Gavin Moreira, reviews a night to remember. A display of mobile plant and trucks are what greeted Members and guests to this year’s Annual Dinner. The first time an outdoor trade display was held from 5pm with …
Komatsu’s rollout of new low-emission, more fuel-efficient engines that comply with US Tier 4 Final emissions regulations has seen it launch an unprecedented 25 new machines across excavators, loaders, trucks and graders – the largest in its history. All feature Komatsu’s new generation Tier 4 Final-compliant engines, which incorporate unique Komatsu technology to reduce emissions …