From: Bell, Cochrane and Associates Extractive Industries To: BCA Consulting Earth Resources. In recent times Bell Cochrane and Associates has had a bit of a makeover. We are pleased to announce that we have undergone a name change and a…
DAVID JEFFREY, General Manager of Casacir provides a report on the development and growth of the Neerim North Quarry site. Neerim North Quarry was first investigated by Sure Quarries in the early 1970’s with the licence and lease applied for…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reflects on 2016 and the challenges that lie ahead in 2017 for Members. Last year, 2016 was a busy one for CMPA with the release of 3 Guidelines to assist Members with their…
2017 CMPA WALL PLANNER The 2017 CMPA Wall Planner was inserted into the last issue of Sand & Stone. This is the sixth year the Planner has been put together and it is bigger and better than ever. Your feedback…
The following is a summary of the presentation given at the General Meeting held in Epping on 20 October 2016 by Harry Webber, A/Director Heritage Services, Aboriginal Victoria, Department of Premier & Cabinet on the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (the…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager CMPA reports on the review of the Native Vegetation Clearing Regulations – Sensible Protection of Sensitive Vegetation? The Victorian Government has announced (14 December 2016) that the review of the Native vegetation clearing regulations has…
ROBIN was a truly good man, who over time had acquired great wisdom. He reflected an affinity to those he was associated with. Valuing our industry’s worth is a specialist field and we have been privileged to have had someone…
DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides comments on the draft Work Plan using on-line RRAM Guidelines. The CMPA was given the opportunity to comment on the Earth Resources Regulation’s (ERR) draft “Work Plan using on-line RRAM Guidelines for…
This information is to assist operators and workers to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to workplace bullying and should be read in conjunction with http://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/safety-and-prevention/health-and-safety-topics/workplace-bullying. An extract from the NSW’s “Resources Regulator – Bullying in the workplace” (21.12.16)…
NOEL PICKERING, Training Consultant in the Extractive Industries for Box Hill Institute (BHI) reports on what is on offer this year. The Australian quarrying industry has provided the building blocks and paved the way for our vast and rapidly developing…