REZA GHAEMI, Technical Service Engineer from Orica Mining Services reports on the history of explosives and initiation devices. TODAY few people give much thought to the role that explosives play in their lives each day and how they are linked to our standard of living and our very way of life. Explosives provide the means …
BRUCE McCLURE CMPA General Manager reflects on the fact that this is the 60th edition of the CMPA magazine. THIS current issue of Sand & Stone is the 60th edition of the Construction Material Processors Association Inc. (CMPA) official magazine. This magazine is one of the main methods used by the association to ensure that …
RON KERR, Honorary CEO CMPA reports on the demise of sand and stone. WITH the enactment of the Extractive Industry Act – 1966 some older participants in the industry saw it as the end of the free world. Others moved forward and took the new direction in their stride. It resulted in the industry workforce, …
ANDREW NATOLI, Lawyer and Planner for Planning & Property Partners Pty Ltd reports on the major announcements of the year in the Victorian Planning System. IT has been a busy year in the Victorian Planning System, with a number of major announcements that have the potential to reduce the regulatory burden on extractive industries and …
BRUCE McCLURE, General Manager of the CMPA reports on the recently released draft Statutory Endorsement Flow Chart. STATUTORY Endorsement was introduced by the DPI under Stage 1 of the Minerals Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MRSDA) review. It was introduced to streamline work approvals by reducing or eliminating duplication of referrals to agencies. Statutory Endorsement …
CMPA Secretariat provides an update of the latest news and happenings. CMPA 2012 AGM & DINNER Sponsorship for the 2012 CMPA AGM and Dinner at the RACV Club in Healesville has opened. All Associates were emailed a copy of the sponsorship flyer back on the 16th December 2011. At present we have commitment from six …
GARY CRANNY, reports on the history, development and management philosophy of Dandy Premix Quarries Pty Ltd. THE Yarra Valley Quarries site at Launching Place has accommodated some form of extractive industries operations continuously for more than 75 years. In 1964 the site underwent a significant upgrade and commercialisation, with the name “Warradoo Quarry” being bestowed …
Reflecting on the past year and the road ahead! JOHN MAWSON, Chairman of the CMPA reflects on 2011 and the challenges that lie ahead for Members in the coming year. DURING 2011 your industry association the CMPA, has continued to serve members’ interests through training, system design and support, departmental liaison and government lobbying. The …