PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victoria Limestone Producers Association reports on the impacts of the RSPT. THE Resources Super Profits Tax (RSPT) is the big issue at the moment we are liaising with other industry associations including CMPA , National Aglime…
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations reports on the Code of Practice for Small Quarries. THE “Code of Practice for Small Quarries” (the Code) has been made under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (the Act) and…
A Victory to Commonsense With the Resources Super Profit Tax (RSPT) behind us, following is a history of the events which occurred during May and June 2010 focusing on the Bendigo Rally and a selection of personal observations. The result…
For any quarry business, the purchase of a new haul truck warrants significant evaluation – and that’s just what Victorian independent operation, Northern Quarries undertook. By SHAYNE MORRALL at Victorian Construction Equipment Pty Ltd. IN any major capital equipment purchase…
CMPA SECRETARIAT, Ken Norris, reports on the Environmental Effects Statement Process in Victoria. THE ‘Inquiry into the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) Process in Victoria’ is run by the Parliamentary Environment and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by the Hon. John Pandazopoulos,…
MARK GALLI, Managing Director of Galli Quarries reflects on the growth of the business. Galli Quarries is situated on Sunday Creek Road Kilmore east approximately 60 km North of Melbourne CBD in close proximity to the Hume Freeway, whilst their…
Caterpillar reports on its involvement with Habitat for Humanity IN a backstreet of rural Yea in central Victoria, a quiet transformation is underway. Habitat for Humanity – a worldwide organisation dedicated to assisting the needy and families affected by natural…
CMPA Secretariat provides an update of the latest news and happenings. TRANSFORMING VCAT The CMPA has provided comments to VCAT on the discussion paper Transforming VCAT. Key issues identified and require addressing are: That the ever-increasing cost being placed upon…
A New Decade – A New Generation CMPA’s Associate Chairperson, DAVID BATSON reflects on the past twelve months and a new way forward. THE CMPA and its Members, including Associates have enjoyed 10 years of growth and we now embark…
Tecweigh have developed belt weighing scales to ideally suit the harsh conditions imposed by mobile crushers, reports Tecweigh’s National Sales Manager, OLIVER LYNCH. MOBILE crushers and stackers currently being manufactured for the extractive industries invariably feature instruments to indicate operating…