DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, CMPA General Manager The CMPA was founded in 2000 on the issue of the foreseen adverse impacts of rehabilitation bonds on the extractive industry. In 2001 Dr Prentice, Business School, LaTrobe University was engaged by CMPA to prepare a report on the “Economic Analysis of the Rehabilitation Bonds System” and CMPA engaged …
David Camilleri, Alloys International Australasia: When I first joined the company in 2016, one of my earliest rolls as Sales Engineer was to further expand our presence within the Quarrying and Mining industry. My advice was that we had good sales of our Chrome Carbide Overlay Wear Plate (AbrasaPlate®), but there were many unexplored opportunities. …
Recent Events • Emma Haigh, BHP met with CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson regarding Mobile Equipment Operator VOC• Zane Hughes, Curtin University met with CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson regarding proposed mining rehabilitation training units• Chris Webb met with CMPA’s Elizabeth Gibson via MS Teams• ERR Performance Metrics meeting was held via MS Teams attended by E. Gibson• Quarry …
Peninsula Quarries (Vic) makes a valued effort to show our gratitude and give back to the local community throughout the Mornington Peninsula region. Throughout early April, Peninsula Quarries (Vic) had the honour of donating our quarry materials for the maintenance and construction of the Parks Victoria Mountain Bike Trials network located in Red Hill. These …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA provides comment on the Australian Government’s Nature Positive Plan 2022. The following is an extract from the Australian Government’s “Nature Positive Plan: Better for the Environment, Better for Business” followed by comments on the accompanying National Environmental Laws. “The Independent Review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act …
HARRY WEBBER, Director Heritage Services | First Peoples – State Relations Group, Department of Premier and Cabinet. A new Victorian Government supported pilot will benefit developers and land use planners by ensuring the protection and management of Aboriginal Cultural Heritage is considered earlier in the planning process. The Strategic Aboriginal Heritage Assessments (SAHA) Pilot brings …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary from the Victorian anFederal budgets together with budget and performance objectives for Resources Victoria. VictoriaOn 7 May 2024 Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas handed down the Victorian State Budget (https://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/statebudget/2024-25-state-budget) for 2024-25. There were several initiatives of note for the ports and freight sector. More freight …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of the CMPA provides an extract on Guarding Plant and Equipment in the Construction Materials Industry There has been an increase in incidents relating to guarding of plant and equipment in quarries. Highlighted in the last issue of Sand & Stone were the Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum quarterly statistics …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA details the latest safety project that CMPA is undertaking: Mobile Equipment and Road Trucks Operators Verification of Competency Framework. IntroductionThe CMPA has commenced a project using its Policy and Special Issues fund (from a percentage of Membership fees accrued over the years) for the framework to conduct verification of …
Mead Partners – 7 ways to get a better handle on your financials on the building site. The construction and building industry is a tough industry, and not just on those on the tools. Labour shortages, project delays, design changes, and contractual disputes … the list goes on. Add in financial stresses such as cashflow …