BRUCE MCLURE, CMPA General Manager, reports on where the industry is at; at the end of another year. IF one quietly reflects on what has occurred within the extractive industries over the last twelve months and tries to list the resolutions of issues, the improvements to regulations and the like impacting on our industry, the …
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals & Extractive Operations, looks at the issue of Community Engagement. DPI recognises that engagement with communities and key stakeholders is critical to ensuring that our communities have the information they need to understand the impacts of the earth resources industries on them and have opportunities to make their views known. …
TEJ PANESAR, CMPA Associate Chairperson reflects on the status of Associate Members as your Preferred Suppliers. THE CMPA Associate Members have always played a vital role in bringing quality products and value-added services to the Voting Members. The coherence of the relationship has brought a sense of belonging and partnership that allows the comfort and …
PAUL TIMONEY, Sales & Marketing Manager for Indeco Australia Pty Ltd reports on the installation of two new Indeco Crusher Boom Systems. WHAT better way to kick off 2013 and marking the 20th year of Indeco Australia with the installation of two Indeco Crusher Boom Systems in Victoria. Quarry and Mining Equipment (Q.M.E.) and Allstone …
Worksafe Victoria’s Manager – Earth Resources, ROB KELLY looks at the new campaign targeting dangerous machines. WORKSAFE Victoria has launched a campaign targeting dangerous machines. WorkSafe’s Manager – Earth Resources, Rob Kelly, said “While machine safety is an issue for all workplaces across Victoria, it is particularly relevant to the extractives industry, where workers frequently …
ANDREW LUMB, Senior Counsel with Nevett Ford Melbourne Pty Ltd comments on the preparation of a simplified version of the Transport Contract developed for the use of CMPA members. ALTHOUGH arising out of timber industry issues and to a large extent directed towards timber cartage contracts, the Owner Drivers and Forestry Contractors Act 2005 (“ODFC …
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. Ag. & Vet. Chemicals Reform The Commonwealth Government recently introduced the Agricultural & Veterinary Chemicals Amendment Bill 2012 into Parliament. Th e Minister for Agriculture Fisheries and Forestry, Hon. Joe Ludwig MHR indicated that legislation is being amended to ensure regular review of chemicals, …
JILLIAN MANNIX, Teacher Primary Industries from Bendigo TAFE reports on the next level of laboratory based testing. Conduct laboratory-based acceptance tests for construction materials (MSL973010A) This unit of competency can be delivered independently or included in an accredited course of training in Certificate III, IV or Diploma qualifications. Aligning the training of your staff to …
SEAN KINDER, Document Development Officer for the CMPA reports on the next Reference Manual – Conduct Blending Plant Operations. THE newest addition to the CMPA library currently in development is the Conduct Blending Plant Operations reference manual. This new book elaborates and applies the concepts studied. Over the past few months many suppliers, quarry personal …