Challenges for 2022 JASON COMBEN, CMPA Chairperson (2021-2024). By now 2022 is in full swing and the industry looks to be having a big year. I consider myself to be a glass half type but like a complaints hotline this column is lacking happy stories. COVID-19Many members have managed their way through COVID to date …
Chris Ryan, owner of Chris Ryan Earthmoving, explains why he decided to close his business down permanently in December just gone. After celebrating more than 30 years in business, Chris Ryan Earthmoving has been forced to pull up stumps permanently “We’ve had to put off three workers and sell two trucks but ultimately we have …
Recent Events • Meeting with Box Hill Institute, in relation to future training opportunities for members for 2022. Attended via MS Teams E.Gibson and G. Moreira• Meeting with Laura Helm Director, Statutory Authorisations ERR regarding work plan approvals. Attended by E. Gibson via MS Teams• Extractive Executive Meeting with John Krbaleski regarding Better Approvals for …
Victorian Mining register to include documentation about quarry operations. Earth Resources Regulation is taking steps to fulfill a legal requirement to register documents relevant to quarry operations on the Victorian Mining Register. Due to earlier changes to the definition of a work authority under theMineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA),documents relevant to quarry operations …
Review of Rehabilitation and Bonds for Quarrying Industry in Victoria (DRAFT). EHS Support was commissioned by the CMPA to undertake a review of the rehabilitation and bond framework for quarries in Victoria. In undertaking this review, EHS Support completed a literature review coupled with stakeholder interviews to build a picture of the evolution of the …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager for CMPA provides an update on the Water Management Workshop and General Meeting held in Bendigo. On 25th November 2021, the CMPA held a workshop to assist Members to manage water resources on quarry sites (sand, stone and gravel) in a safe and sustainable manner. To support members in meeting …
By Ross Kelly
At some point in the life of every quarry, back-filling and rehabilitation works need to be carried out and material (rock and soil) sourced for these works. Potential OpportunityAt some point in the life of every quarry, back-filling and rehabilitation works need to be carried out and material (rock and soil) sourced for these works. …
When it comes to fuel efficiency, the SmartROC T40 burns less diesel than any other rig in its class. It’s a great performer — even under the toughest drilling conditions. This rig is built with the operator in mind. It features an ergonomic user interface to make drilling safer, faster and more effective. The SmartROC …
Riccardo Wong is the Melbourne based Business Development Manager for CDE. With a background in chemical engineering, Riccardo begun his career working in the UK within CDE’s environmental division – CDEnviro. Riccardo moved back to Australia in 2018 as a business development representative helping clients bring new life to what was traditionally considered industrial waste …