Education is an important backbone to any industry and the CMPA sees the extractive industry no differently. Chairperson Ron Kerr said the economic success of the industry is underpinned by the quality of the people working in it. He added that the association needed to continue to emphasis the importance of developing people through education …
The 2002 CMPA AGM was held at William Adam’s Laverton facility in late July with more than 140 people attending to hear guest speakers, CMPA annual reports and enjoy a buffet style dinner. NEM Communication’s, Tim Connellen, ably acted as MC for the evening hosting special guests including, CMPA patron Professor Ross Williams, Dean of …
One of the earliest issues the CMPA reviewed on behalf of a member was the failure of VicRoads off-shoot Sprayline to advise of a PSV specifications change when requesting sealing aggregate rates. The CMPA member won the tender to supply but subsequently discovered the change in PSV specification – a situation that essentially rendered them …
A review of the life of asset depreciation schedules for quarrying equipment currently being undertaken by the Australian Tax Office could have serious impact on the financial viability of independent operators in the industry, according to the CMPA. The ATO is currently preparing significant changes to depreciation schedules “effective life of assets” which may see …