Have we sufficient margin over our cost base and the correct business models in place to withstand a significant market downturn? RON KERR, Honorary CEO of the CMPA reports OVER the last ten years, we have witnessed unprecedented and continual demand for our processed materials which has resulted in over a 75% increase in annual …
Supporting the CMPA’s submission, the VLPA provided the following submission to the DPI in relation to their consultation paper released on August 14. Merging the quarrying and mining legislation presents a number of issues, as reported by PETER McCLUSKY from the VLPA THE Victorian Lime Producers Association (VLPA) wishes to advise that it supports the …
Handshake Agreements Out, Formal Contracts In In the volatile economic environment that Members find themselves in it is particularly important to put agreements in writing, reports SARA H ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. THE industry has relied for too long on agreements sealed only with a handshake, or orally and oft en without even a written …
A Benefit…or a Burden? Merging raises concerns about duty to consult and rehabilitation liability reports SARA H ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. DPI released a consultation paper on August 14 considering how it will progress the proposed ‘Resources Industry Legislation’ – i.e. merging the Extractive Industries Development Act and the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act. Following …
By SARAH ANDREW Thank you to all those who provided feedback on the new magazine – it is good to know it was well received. We also welcome many new readers as the magazine’s distribution is extended to all in the Victorian construction material processing industry. TRANSFER OF WORK AUTHORITY When selling or otherwise transferring …
New Committee Elected The recent AGM saw changes in the CMPA’s Management Committee, writes SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. AUGUST 16 saw a new Chairperson and four Members elected to positions on the CMPA Management Committee at the Annual General Meeting. Tim Bird from Allstone Quarries has taken over from Grant Phillips as Chairperson. Garry …