ANTHONY GRAHAM, Quarry Manager of Aidan J Graham reports on the development of WA331. Aidan J Graham Pty Ltd currently has three remaining work authorities. The 40 hectare site of WA331 at 165 Quarry Road, Langwarrin was purchased by the company in the late 1990’s and is half of the original extractive holding owned and …
Changes to Community engagement DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the changes to the Community engagement process. The Minister for Resources, The Hon Wade Noonan, MP made an announcement on 24 February 2017 concerning the proposal to create an open-cut gold mine at Big Hill which was rejected by the Victorian Government …
2017 David Barro Fellowship The Barro Group and the International Specialised Skills Institute (ISS Institute) are offering one international Fellowship in the amount of $12,500. This Fellowship provides an opportunity for individuals working within the area of the heavy construction materials industry, specifically in the manufacture of concrete or in quarrying, to enhance their current …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the submission to the review of the Native Vegetation Clearing Regulations. The Victorian Government has completed its review of the native vegetation clearing regulations, (announced in December 2016). CMPA made a submission prior to DELWP’s completion of the review (see p.12 Sand & Sone issue 86). …
CMPA Secretariat reports on the successful day recently held in the South East of Melbourne for CMPA members. On 23 February 2017 the CMPA held a workshop on Progressive Rehabilitation Management. The purpose of the workshop was to develop an extractive industry guideline template and to provide participants with appropriate management practices required to progressively …
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on further cost recovery for ERR. The CMPA received a letter dated 3 March 2017 from Earth Resources Policy and Programs (DEDJTR) concerning further cost recovery for the Earth Resources Regulation Branch (ERR). The following is an extract from the main body of the letter: “The Victorian …
Ron Kerr, Honorary CEO of CMPA and Managing Director of Conundrum Holdings Pty Ltd. I am going to present a series of articles that I hope are of interest and are reflective of those managing, owning and operating businesses within the extractive industry sector. My objective is to challenge what we are currently doing, hopefully …
GAVIN MOREIRA, Members Services Manager for the CMPA provides a report on the latest incidents as reported to WorkSafe Victoria. The latest Earth Resources Tripartite Safety Forum was held at WorkSafe in Melbourne on 23rd February 2017. The following information relating to incidents in quarries was presented. Visits to quarries 1 October 2016 to 31 …
KATRINA MYERS, Project Manager Enterprise Delivery for Box Hill Institute asks the question why train operators? No one shows up at work for the day expecting something to go wrong. People on site arrive with the best of intentions. They attend toolbox meetings, set the agenda, do their pre-starts and get to work. But the …
JARROD WATSON, Senior Account Executive for Coverforce Insurance Broking Victoria Pty Ltd reports on renewing your insurance. Insurance is one of those must haves for every business. Whether it is a desire for protection in an emergency, requirements by law or a condition of a contract, insurance is quite simply a must have for a …