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2018 CMPA Annual Dinner – Chairperson’s Speech

2018 CMPA Annual Dinner – Chairperson’s Speech

AN EXTRACT OF THE CMPA CHAIRPERSON – GARRY CRANNY’s Annual Dinner speech for those members who were not in attendance, highlights the key issues we in the industry are now facing and into the future. Arguably, the economic drivers, the…

The Biggest CMPA Annual Dinner

The Biggest CMPA Annual Dinner

The 2018 CMPA Annual Dinner was held at The Australian Events Centre, Essendon Fields. CMPA Member Services Manager, Gavin Moreira, reviews a night to remember. A display of mobile plant and trucks are what greeted Members and guests to this…

Komatsu’s Biggest Ever Product Launch

Komatsu’s Biggest Ever Product Launch

Komatsu’s rollout of new low-emission, more fuel-efficient engines that comply with US Tier 4 Final emissions regulations has seen it launch an unprecedented 25 new machines across excavators, loaders, trucks and graders – the largest in its history. All feature…

From the Secretariat (Issue 99)

From the Secretariat (Issue 99)

Importance of the industry to Victoria’s economy! ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. There has been much happening in the Extractive Resources space that is due to the increasing recognition by the Victorian Government of the importance of the industry…

Barro Group – Mountain View Quarries

Barro Group – Mountain View Quarries

Barro Group – Mountain View Quarries look to electrical and automation solutions KATIE HOGAN, Project Engineer for Gordyn & Palmer Pty Ltd reports on the development of the state of the art plant at Mountain View Quarries – Point Wilson.…

CMPA News (Issue 99)

CMPA News (Issue 99)

Membership Renewals All Members would have received their renewals for 2018/19. It would be greatly appreciated if the application form can be completed and sent back via email, fax or mail. We do require the form to be completed and…

Helping Victoria Grow: Extractive Resources Strategy

Helping Victoria Grow: Extractive Resources Strategy

This article is an edited version of the Treasurer’s speech on 15 June 2018 at the Melbourne Metro Arden Station building site for the launch of Helping Victoria Grow: Extractive Resources Strategy. Tim Pallas MP, Treasurer of Victoria and Minister…

Roads and Roads Safety Minister presents at CMPA General Meeting

Roads and Roads Safety Minister presents at CMPA General Meeting

ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. A very important General meeting was held on 17th May 2018 in Epping with 30 CMPA members in attendance who listened and discussed issues presented and themed around Demand and Supply of Extractive Resources.…

Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Review – 2016/17

Earth Resources Regulation Statistical Review – 2016/17

ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of the CMPA. Earth Resources Regulation (ERR) has just released the 2016/17 statistical review (available at www.earthresources.vic.gov.au). An analysis of the data for the volume of extractive material sold in tonnes demonstrates an upturn to near…

Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018

Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018

ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA. The Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2018 commenced on 23rd May 2018. As per the Aboriginal Victoria website (www.vic.gov.au): “The new Regulations are substantially similar to the former Aboriginal Heritage Regulations 2007 with several key changes.…

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