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Changes to operating hours for extractives operations

Changes to operating hours for extractives operations

DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA reports on the meeting held with DJPR. A meeting (Microsoft teams) was held with DJPR to discuss the proposed Changes to Operating hours for extractives operations – Consultation draft for industry (7…

Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template

Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template

GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager reports on the development of the latest CMPA publication – Bushfire Response and Readiness Plan Template. In the 2020-21 financial year several CMPA Publications will be completed ready for Members to update their libraries.…

Tax breaks for Businesses from Federal Governments 2020 budget

Tax breaks for Businesses from Federal Governments 2020 budget

Below is a PLAIN SPEAK table & summary of the Temporary Full Expensing of Depreciating Assets tax incentives and Loss “Carry Back” Tax Opportunities announced in the Federal Government’s 2020 Budget on 6th October 2020. The Government will support businesses…

Know your No Go Zones, Look up and Live

Know your No Go Zones, Look up and Live

Unfortunately it is not uncommon for Truck Bodies, Excavators Booms, Concrete Pump Booms, Elevated Work Platforms and Cranes to come into contact with Overhead Power Lines. These incidents have the potential to result in a range of serious consequences such…

Job Opportunities (Issue 113)

Job Opportunities (Issue 113)

A new section of Sand & Stone created to communicate to readers: job opportunities that are available in both member quarries and supplier businesses.

Feeding the Crusher

Feeding the Crusher

JASON MACDONALD, Product Manager – Crushing and Screening at Onetrak Pty Ltd (Associate member of the CMPA since 2008). FACTORS NEEDING CONSIDERATION WHEN SETTING THE PRIMARY CRUSHER FEEDER SPEED AND LOADING OF THE FEEDER How much material can the rest…

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 113)

Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 113)

Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. How can I access Surface Extraction Operations Accredited Training? Education in the times of a Pandemic: We have all been affected in some way by the impacts of…

From the CMPA Associate Chairperson (Issue 112)

From the CMPA Associate Chairperson (Issue 112)

Impact of the pandemic on Associate Members. JASON RUDGE, Manager of Major Accounts Quarry and Aggregates for William Adams (founding Associate Member of the CMPA). This financial year has not been without its challenges. It has been encouraging to see…

Renewable Electricity: Mawsons make the switch

Renewable Electricity: Mawsons make the switch

Founding CMPA members; E. B. Mawson & Sons Pty Ltd have switched 100 percent of their mains electricity supply over to renewables. Mawsons have made the switch to a combination of solar, wind and hydro power as part of their…

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