DPI Resources Survey The DPI recently conducted a survey to determine the resources currently available in Victoria. The data collected in this survey will be reviewed by the DPI and will give an indication of the reserves currently available in…
Summary of CMPA Activities Over the Past 12 Months Over the last 12 months, the CMPA has been involved in a wide range of issues with the most notable being the continued development of the Crushing and Screening Reference Manuals…
ERTS Forum Sarah Andrew represented the Association at the Earth Resource Tripartite Safety Forum in August. The forum had wide representation from government, industry and the unions. Discussion points included an update from WorkCover on the transition process and DPI…
Industry Sustainability The Secretariat is presently developing an information sheet for community explaining the industry and its importance. This two-page sheet is designed to assist in a site’s community relations. The draft document will be posted on the CMPA website,…
CMPA General Meeting Thank you to all those who attended the General Meeting held at Metaltec Precision International. Unfortunately the EPA presentation on the requirements of the Protocol for Environmental Management (Mining and Extractive Industries) was cancelled on the day…
OHS Regulations Victoria’s 13 current Occupational Health and Safety Regulations are now being reviewed and consolidated into a single document. Comments are open until 28 February. The CMPA will be making a submission OHS—DPI to VWA As Members would be…
New CMPA Website Online! After months of hard work by both Briony and the developers, the new website has been posted. Upgrades and changes include: Full Associate details and links Details on training courses and past Education Newsletters A ‘Members…
Rino Giobbi – RIP 19/10/06 We pass on our deepest sympathies to the family of CMPA Workforce member, Rino Giobbi who passed away this month. Get in Early for a Discount on 2007 AGM Accommodation Organisation for the 2007 CMPA…
Congratulations The CMPA congratulates Mr Ken Mawson of E B Mawson & Sons on being awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the quarrying industry. Commiserations The CMPA extends its commiserations to the family, friends…
Ron Kerr & Sarah Andrew off to tour Europe! As of June 7 both Ron Kerr and Sarah Andrew will be absent from the CMPA offices and are off to tour Europe with the family, returning to the CMPA on…