Adrian Wise, Marking Manager of Sandvik reports on their 150 year anniversary. JANUARY 31, 2012 marked 150 years to the day since Göran Fredrik Göransson’s new company was formed in Sandviken, Sweden. At that time, Sandvik was first in the…
BRUCE MCCLURE CMPA’s General Manager reports on lack of direction from the industries controlling government body. O N the 30 January 2012 four members of the CMPA attended a Parliamentary Inquiry into greenfields mineral exploration and project development in Victoria…
A government inquiry into greenfields mineral exploration and project development in Victoria has been given a compelling insight into the multiple threats facing the quarrying industry. TOM MCKENNY reports CALLED to present to the all party parliamentary committee, CMPA representatives,…
CMPA Secretariat provides an update of the latest news and happenings. CMPA 2012 AGM & DINNER Sponsorship for the 2012 AGM & Dinner at the RACV Club in Healesville is well and truly opened. All Associates were emailed a copy…
Chris Blake Manager of R.L. Blake Pty Ltd and his daughter Prue report on the history and growth of the business. R.L. BLAKE PTY LTD is situated in Cobden which is in South West Victoria, 60km west of Colac and…
Handover of the Treasury baton Robin Hocking reports on his long involvement with the CMPA, and introduces the new Treasurer to the members. IN 1999 I was invited to attend the inaugural meeting of the CMPA to be held at…
MICK BYRNE, Group General Manager, Independent Cement and Lime Pty Ltd, put pen to paper to share the story surrounding the formation of Steel Cement and the challenges that it faced along the road to success. THE founders of Independent…
VIRGINIA VARELA-EYRE, Marketing Coordinator at Sandvik Mining and Construction, reports on the new partnership with Precisionscreen. HAVING worked in close partnership with Precisionscreen for the last seven years, Sandvik Mobiles have now appointed Precisionscreen Pty Ltd as the exclusive dealer…
IAN MCLEOD, Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations, Melbourne District, reports on current projects. APPROVED WORK PLANS Approved Work Plans and Work Plan variations are an essential part of Work Authorities (WAs) and provide a handy reference to quarry managers of…
PETER MCCLUSKY provides an update on the Victorian Limestone Producers Association. AGM AND CONFERENCE The VLPA’s Anual Genearl Meeting and conference was held at the City Memorial Bowls Club Warrnambool on Friday 18th November 2011. Bruce Couch, the Chairman retired…