The CMPA was formed due to issues impacting the extractive industry in 2000, including the major issue of ever-increasing rehabilitation bonds. A number of significant reports have been submitted to various relevant Ministers over the years by CMPA – the most recent being the Review of Rehabilitation Bond Framework for Quarries in Victoria 2022, which…
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The Secretariat has been advocating on behalf of the construction material industry due to the fuel crisis caused by the Iran war. The industry forum on fuel supply in Victoria (Tuesday 31 March 2026), was attended by the Premier Jacinta…
The CMPA has had a long relationship with Box Hill Institute spanning over 20 years. They are currently the only provider of Surface Extraction Operations training for quarry employees and quarry managers within Victoria. Box Hill Institute has suspended delivery…
The implementation date, 1 July 2027 of the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act Reform (Reform) is fast approaching with transitioning of existing Work Authorities commencing 1 July 2026. The Reform introduces a general duty to eliminate or minimise risks to…
CMPA Annual Dinner – Key Speaker, Matt Vincent, CEO at Resources Victoria, DEECA Matt Vincent, CEO at Resources Victoria, Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Change (DEECA) delivered a keynote speech at the CMPA Annual Dinner in August 2025. The…
Dr Elizabeth Gibson, CMPA General Manager. There is much happening at the CMPA and for the extractive industries. By now the majority of the Annual Returns have been submitted to Resources Victoria Regulatory Operations (RVRO – formerly Earth Resources Regulation)…
There is much happening at the CMPA and for the extractive industries – Dr Elizabeth Gibson. The implementation date of 1 July 2027 of the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 reform is fast approaching. This includes a general duty…