Recent Events Sara Williams (Earth Resources Advisor to the Minister for Energy and Resources) was invited to Northern Quarries, Epping, to meet with Elizabeth Gibson (CMPA) and Ron Kerr, Sarah Andrew, Mark Wagner and Wayne Deken all of Conundrum Holdings.…
Work starts on strategic planning for Victoria’s future extractive recources. Your help will be requested to plan for the State’s future requirements for extractive resources, to underpin construction, jobs and economic growth across Victoria. The Victorian Government recognises that access…
Quarries Versus Mines DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, provides further concerns for the industry in relation to the proposed Risk Based Work Plans. The CMPA is fighting an uphill battle with Earth Resources Regulation in the Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport…
“CMPA submission to the Federal Department of Education and Training” This submission follows on from the CMPA submission on “Industry Engagement in Training Package Development” to the Federal Department of Education and Training featured in Sand & Stone (p.22, issue…
Extracts from Mawson’s Centenary Book, published in 2012 and reproduced below, provide some interesting history on the Glenrowan Quarry. Part of Australian folklore as the scene of Ned Kelly’s last stand, Glenrowan is also notable for its long quarrying history…
CHRISTINE KINDER, Marketing Manager for Kinder & Co reports on the new K-Superline Polyurethane Lining System. “A problem shared is a problem solved” was the welcome outcome for a construction aggregate materials site in Victoria’s south-east. Here the site utilises…
GLEN SLOCOMBE, Sales Manager – Regional Government & Specialised Industries for William Adams Pty Ltd provides a report on the new CAT machines at Lima South Quarry. Spend even a short amount of time with Ashley Day, managing director of…
On 23-24 April 2015 an accredited training course – Conduct Laboratory Based Acceptance Tests (MSL973010A) will be conducted by Lab Tech Training at Allstone Quarries in Newbridge (Bendigo). The course will look at your employees ability to conduct laboratory based…
On 22 April 2015 an accredited training course – Collect Routine Site Samples (MSL952001A) will be conducted by Lab Tech Training at Allstone Quarries in Newbridge (Bendigo) to look at your employee’s ability to collect samples and use specified equipment…
As we plan for a big 2015, the Secretariat welcomes your ideas and feedback regarding topics and issues that require future training. CMPA TRAINING AND EVENTS CALENDAR Refer to the CMPA website homepage www.cmpa.com.au at any stage for an up-to-date…