VCAT Project Update DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides an update on the CMPA VCAT Project. An advertisement for tenders was placed in The Age on 28 June 2017 and the advertisement was circulated to Members. There were…
CMPA Proposed Legislative Changes DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the Proposed Legislative Changes to the MR(SD)A Act 1990. The following are legislative changes to the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990 (MR(SD)A) that were proposed for…
CMPA Annual Report GAVIN MOREIRA, CMPA Member Services Manager, provides a summary of the CMPA Annual Report. Chairperson’s Report – Garry Cranny The Association has continued to produce and make available to Members, educative materials to assist with industry best…
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 facing now and into the…
The 16th CMPA Annual Dinner The 2017 CMPA Annual Dinner was held at The Pier in Geelong. CMPA Member Services Manager, Gavin Moreira, reviews a night to remember. Members and guests were greeted to a magnificent sunset on the water…
Flyrock Incident During Blasting This information is to assist operators and workers to understand their duties and responsibilities in relation to Safe Distances when using explosives and should be read in conjunction with; https://www.worksafe.vic.gov.au/pages/forms-and-publications/forms-and-publications/safe-distances-when-using-explosives An extract from the NSW Resources…
Mediation and the Small Business Commission Small Business Commission Act 2017 The Small Business Commission Act 2017 (the Act) establishes the Small Business Commission (the Commission) to enhance a competitive and fair operating environment for small business in Victoria. The…
Conveying at its Best – For 110 Years As Flexco celebrates 110 years since formation, Mark Colbourn, Managing Director of Flexco Australia, reflects on the best innovations for maximising belt conveyor productivity. Productivity, innovation and efficiency. They are the ingredients…
GAVIN MOREIRA, Member Services Manager of CMPA reports on the value of being a CMPA Member. CMPA is dedicated to the representation, advocacy and service of its Members in the Victorian earth resources extractive industry. The purpose of CMPA is…
Maintaining State Controlled Roadways DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA provides a summary on The Victorian Auditor General’s Report on “Maintaining State Controlled Roadways” released on 22 June 2017. There are few surprises as shown below: “Reduced funding in…