Over the last two months the average time frame for the approvals process has continued to increase for new sites, but has decreased for variations as reported by SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. SINCE the September report, there has been…
The Victorian Limestone Producers Association has had a busy couple of months with the AGM and annual conference being held in Geelong as reported by PETER MCCLUSKY, VLPA Business Manager. AGM & CONFERENCE The Victorian Limestone Producers Association held its…
Maximising value from your training dollar is essential and one option is to ensure trainees get the most they possibly can from the trainer, reports SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. THINK of treating training like a consumable or within the…
Conveyors are integral to the operation of many processing plants, and as such need to be well maintained. One area that requires attention is the tracking of conveyor belts as reported by NEIL KINDER, Kinder & Co. TRACKING (training) is…
Until January 2008, OHS was managed by DPI – Minerals & Petroleum. One of their roles was the collection and dissemination of trends that have occurred. With the official handover nearly complete, JOHN MITAS, DPI Chief Inspector of Mines and…
JOANNE DUNOON from Newcomb Sand and Soil Supplies’ reports on their family run sandpit located at Hamilton Hwy, Murgheboluc (as per the above photo and that below). Newcomb Sand and Soil Supplies began operations in 1973 as a small garden…
Clearly identifying the cost in terms of time and dollars of a Work Authority application is something that is not widely done, however a number of sites have volunteered to do just that with the CMPA, as reported by SARAH…
Weed management is now an essential component of quarry management with Work Authority holders having specific requirements under the Catchment and Land Protection Act 1994. Th e following article looks at how sites can prevent the transfer of weeds on…
Understanding how the Native Vegetation Management Framework applies to the earth resources industry is a challenge at the best of times. In recognition of this DPI – Minerals & Petroleum are working with the DSE and industry to develop guidelines…
With Federal Government changes occurring in the area of industrial relations, the Quarry Industry (Victoria) Award has been earmarked to be modernised, reports SARAH ANDREW, CMPA Project Manager. WHAT IS AWARD MODERNISATION? Award modernisation involves the creation of a system…