Finlay Screening & Crushing launch the new Terex Finlay Mobile Jaw Crusher with independent Pre Screen, reports HAN ALAM, Area Sales Manager Vic/SA/Tas. FINLAY Screening & Crushing Systems have launched the new Terex Finlay mobile jaw crusher into the Victorian market. The machine is powered by a Cat C 9 Acert 261kw (350hp) water cooled …
Landair Surveys, ERIC BIRZULIS discusses how to determine the volume of stockpiles MANY quarries request surveys at six monthly intervals to determine the volume of stockpiles. They request this information for auditing, stockpile management or valuation purposes. Auditors can use the surveyed volume of the stockpiles to compare the tonnage of material going over the …
The Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation’s (QLD) latest safety alert looks at the hazards of working on compressed spring assemblies. Incident A third year apprentice, assisting in the adjustment of the discharge opening of a mobile jaw crusher, was unscrewing the retaining nut on the drawback tension rod and spring assembly when the …
NEIL KINDER an Associate Member from Kinder and Co Pty Ltd, report on the K-Protector Return Idler Guard. CONVEYOR guarding is a vital piece of equipment on all installations where it is possible to be classed as a hazard. Conveyor guards do not have to be complicated nor interfere with productivity. K-Protector Return Idler Guard …
A cross section of industry participants recently came together to further understand their role as OH&S Supervisors. CMPA Administration Officer GAVIN MOREIRA reports on the outcomes of the workshop. OVER 25 people from CMPA member and non member companies, government and unions attended the OH&S Networking Workshop held at William Adams Laverton Training Rooms on …
PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victoria Limestone Producers Association reports on the impacts of the RSPT. THE Resources Super Profits Tax (RSPT) is the big issue at the moment we are liaising with other industry associations including CMPA , National Aglime Association and Limestone Association of Australia regularly to achieve maximum impact with our opposition to …
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations reports on the Code of Practice for Small Quarries. THE “Code of Practice for Small Quarries” (the Code) has been made under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (the Act) and is now in operation. The Code sets out minimum standards and provides practical guidance for …
A Victory to Commonsense With the Resources Super Profit Tax (RSPT) behind us, following is a history of the events which occurred during May and June 2010 focusing on the Bendigo Rally and a selection of personal observations. The result of these efforts has seen an increased interest in membership and a greater public awareness. …
For any quarry business, the purchase of a new haul truck warrants significant evaluation – and that’s just what Victorian independent operation, Northern Quarries undertook. By SHAYNE MORRALL at Victorian Construction Equipment Pty Ltd. IN any major capital equipment purchase there’s a range of factors to consider – operational suitability, fit to existing plant and …
CMPA SECRETARIAT, Ken Norris, reports on the Environmental Effects Statement Process in Victoria. THE ‘Inquiry into the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) Process in Victoria’ is run by the Parliamentary Environment and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by the Hon. John Pandazopoulos, MP. The CMPA presented a written submission to the Inquiry and attended one day of …