Budget 2018/19 – What does it mean for the Extractive Industry? ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. The Government through the Treasurer/Minister for Resources has recognised the importance of the extractive industry to the infrastructure projects announced in the Victorian Budget 2018/19 where construction materials can account for 35% of the costs. The budget includes …
Local Mix Quarries – 17 year relationship and still going strong SHAUN DEN-BAKKER, Area Manager – Metso Lokotrack (VIC/SA/TAS) for Tutt Bryant Equipment talks about the long term relationship built with Metso Lokotrack crushers and Local Mix Quarries. Local Mix Quarries is a privately owned and vertically integrated construction materials company which started servicing Geelong …
News from VicRoads Test methods/Codes of Practice: The following test methods and Codes of Practice have been updated and are available from https://www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/business-and-industry/technical-publications/pavements-geotechnical-and-materials New issue RC 375.11 Particle size distribution of sealing aggregate (resolves a number of issues with AS 1141.11.1 – Particle size distribution – Sieving method and reporting to the nearest 0.1%) …
Extractive Industry Supply Chain Study – South Gippsland Region ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. Following on from the article in Sand & Stone Issue 97 regarding Extractive Resources in Victoria: Supply and Demand, consideration is given here to the transport of construction materials. Transport for Victoria (DEDJTR) has commenced an extractive industry supply chain …
Victorian Budget 2018/19 ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. From the Treasurer, The Hon Tim Pallas MP. “This Budget continues to invest in the things that matter to Victorians, including schools, hospitals, roads and rail, with a record $13.7 billion in government infrastructure investment in 2018/19.” This is certainly good news for the extractive industry: …
Getting the Groundwork Right: Implementation Plan ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. The implementation plan for the Getting the Groundwork Right – Better Regulation of Mines and Quarries was released on the 3rd May 2018 after being approved by the Victorian government. The plan recognises the extractive industry’s role in enabling the State’s development: transport …
Management Liability Insurance – (Protects directors, officers and managers of a company) ARIETE JARDIM, Principal Broker at Gallagher discusses the advantages of Management Liability Insurance. Managing a Quarry business is complex and comes with many legislative and regulatory obligations. A simple act, error or omission in managing your business can be enough to cause a …
Take Control of Hazard Prevention and Guarding Workers Safety NEIL KINDER, CEO Kinder Australia highlights the importance of installing conveyor safety guards on materials handling sites. In recent years, Zero Harm is fast becoming a high priority and vision for many bulk materials handling operators trying to make the workplace safer for workers, this also …
Choice Energy CHRISTOPHER DEAN, CEO of Choice Energy, discusses the benefits of solar power and energy management. Choice Energy was founded in 2013. In 2017 The Australian Financial Review recognised us as the 12th fastest growing company in Australia and we provide Energy Services to around 6,000 customers. Growth has been primarily due to our …
Preparing for Debt Collection Calls JULIE LAMERS, Chief Executive Officer of Kearley Lewis Pty Ltd reports on the art of Debt Collection. For most people, making debt collection calls isn’t one of your favourite tasks. If you work in a credit department or run your own business, it’s probably safe to say this job is …