All posts by Gavin Moreira
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Importance of Conveyor Guarding
NEIL KINDER an Associate Member from Kinder and Co Pty Ltd, report on the K-Protector Return Idler Guard. CONVEYOR guarding is a vital piece of equipment on all installations where it is possible to be classed as...
- Posted June 24, 2010
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OH&S Networking Workshop
A cross section of industry participants recently came together to further understand their role as OH&S Supervisors. CMPA Administration Officer GAVIN MOREIRA reports on the outcomes of the workshop. OVER 25 people from CMPA member and non...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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VLPA Update (Issue 51)
PETER MCCLUSKEY from the Victoria Limestone Producers Association reports on the impacts of the RSPT. THE Resources Super Profits Tax (RSPT) is the big issue at the moment we are liaising with other industry associations including CMPA...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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DPI Update (Issue 51)
JOHN MITAS, General Manager Minerals and Extractive Operations reports on the Code of Practice for Small Quarries. THE “Code of Practice for Small Quarries” (the Code) has been made under the Mineral Resources (Sustainable Development) Act 1990...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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THE 2010 BENDIGO RSPT RALLY THE 2010 BENDIGO RSPT RALLY
A Victory to Commonsense With the Resources Super Profit Tax (RSPT) behind us, following is a history of the events which occurred during May and June 2010 focusing on the Bendigo Rally and a selection of personal...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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TEREX THE CHOICE AFTER DETAILED HAUL
For any quarry business, the purchase of a new haul truck warrants significant evaluation – and that’s just what Victorian independent operation, Northern Quarries undertook. By SHAYNE MORRALL at Victorian Construction Equipment Pty Ltd. IN any major...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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Inquiry into the EES Process in Victoria
CMPA SECRETARIAT, Ken Norris, reports on the Environmental Effects Statement Process in Victoria. THE ‘Inquiry into the Environmental Effects Statement (EES) Process in Victoria’ is run by the Parliamentary Environment and Natural Resources Committee, chaired by the...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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GALLI QUARRIES
MARK GALLI, Managing Director of Galli Quarries reflects on the growth of the business. Galli Quarries is situated on Sunday Creek Road Kilmore east approximately 60 km North of Melbourne CBD in close proximity to the Hume...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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Caterpillar Lends a Hand for Worthy Habitat
Caterpillar reports on its involvement with Habitat for Humanity IN a backstreet of rural Yea in central Victoria, a quiet transformation is underway. Habitat for Humanity – a worldwide organisation dedicated to assisting the needy and families...
- Posted June 23, 2010
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CMPA NEWS (Issue 51)
CMPA Secretariat provides an update of the latest news and happenings. TRANSFORMING VCAT The CMPA has provided comments to VCAT on the discussion paper Transforming VCAT. Key issues identified and require addressing are: That the ever-increasing cost...
- Posted June 23, 2010