RODNEY KRINS, General Manger of Impact Drill and Blast Pty Limited reports on the growth and development of the business. IMPACT Drill and Blast is a Victorian based quarry and surface mining drill and blast company that started approximately fourteen years ago in response to a requirement for a safe, modern and professionally operated drill…
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RUSSELL MAKER, General Manager Davies Baird Pty Ltd reports on the changes to the business and the Australian Foundry Industry. DAVIES Baird is a new Associate Member to the CMPA, however has a long tradition and experience in the manufacture…
BRIAN ROWLEY reports on the new KVX Ground Engaging Tool (G.E.T). LATE in 2012 Northern Quarries commissioned a KVX Ground Engaging System for their Komatsu WA 600-6 Face Loader. Northern Quarries are located in the north Metro Region of Melbourne…
Box Hill Institute of TAFE has a midyear intake for Th e Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Operations (RII60209) and requires the successful completion of 14 units of competency. THE Advanced Diploma of Extractive Industries Operations will require participation on-site…
ERIK BIRZULIS, Director of LANDAIR SURVEYS reports on the benefits of Aerial Surveying for Quarries. THE changes to the features of a landscape tell a story that anyone can see, however, telling that story accurately requires experience and knowledge. Landair…
DARREN LURIE, Director of Aquila Corporate Advisory Pty Ltd reports on the valuation of quarries. EVER-INCREASING regulation, the difficulty of obtaining new Work Authorities and the depletion of quarry resources close to major centres all impact on the demand for…
PETER MCCLUSKEY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. REDUCING SOIL ACIDIFICATION THROUGH NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT WestVic Dairy, with input from VLPA, held two field days at Macarthur and Grassmere in March to advise farmers how they can make…
Coalition Government invests $31.7 million to strengthen Victoria’s earth resources sector. THE Victorian Coalition Government announced it will spend $31.7 million over four years on programs to build a strong, safe and sustainable mining industry. Energy and Resources Minister Nicholas…
CHRISTINE KINDER, Marketing Services Manager of Kinder & Co Pty Ltd reports on a new system to contain dust build up. KINDER & Co’s K-Snap-Loc Dust Seal System is designed to provide both a shield and containment against dust build…
Worksafe Victoria’s Manager – Earth Resources, ROB KELLY reports the free hands on safety support service. IN the most recent editions of Sand & Stone WorkSafe Victoria identified areas of focus for the quarrying industry based on Improvement Notices issued…
BRUCE MCCLURE, General Manager CMPA comments on the recent visit by Chris Brooks from DPI to members sites. ON Friday 19th April 2013 Chris Brooks Executive Director of the Earth Resources Development Branch Department of Primary Industries (DPI) visited two…