All posts by Gavin Moreira
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Running a business and insolvency risk during coronavirus
STUART WILSON, Senior Commercial Lawyer for Nevett Ford Lawyers provides a report on insolvency risk during the current pandemic. The coronavirus and associated response measures have imposed immense pressure on businesses in many sectors, which in turn...
- Posted August 11, 2020
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Uncontrolled Hot Works could Burn your Bottom Line
Hot Works are activities that involve the introduction of a flame or spark and have the potential to cause a fire if that flame or spark combines with fuel and oxygen. Tasks such as welding, gas cutting...
- Posted August 11, 2020
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Job Opportunities (Issue 111)
A new section of Sand & Stone created to communicate to readers job opportunities that are available in both member quarries and supplier businesses.
- Posted August 11, 2020
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Manufacturing in Australia
ELLAINA MACKAY, National Marketing Executive for Flexco Australia, reports on manufacturing in Australia (Associate member of the CMPA since 2015). Thirty years ago, while expanding their product line to incorporate a range of belt conveyor products to...
- Posted August 11, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions (Issue 111)
Questions asked by members to the Secretariat to improve communication with readers. Do I need to report to Worksafe if a COVID-19 diagnosis happens at work? Worksafe Victoria has provided a response for CMPA members. A temporary...
- Posted August 11, 2020
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From the Secretariat (Issue 110)
COVID-19 and the extractive industry DR ELIZABETH GIBSON, General Manager of CMPA reports on the affects of COVID-19 and the extractive industry. I hope you are all well in these challenging times. The extractive industry was recognised...
- Posted June 3, 2020
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Latrobe Valley Sands – ToThink Engineering
DARREN TOTH, Director of ToThink Engineering reports on LV Sands recent upgrades carried out to meet increased demand. Latrobe Valley Sands was established in August 2005 after the purchase of Symons Sand Supplies. It is a partnership...
- Posted June 3, 2020
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CMPA News (Issue 110)
CMPA Annual Dinner CANCELLED Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 and the ongoing uncertainty of when large social gatherings for indoor venues will be allowed. The CMPA Management and Associate Committees have decided that the CMPA Annual Dinner for...
- Posted June 3, 2020
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Minister for Resources – Letter to CMPA Members
In response to the ERR media release dated 14 February 2020 “Better site rehab to underpin public confidence”, the CMPA Management Committee asked Members to send letters of concern to the Minister for Resources Jaclyn Symes MP....
- Posted June 3, 2020
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State of the Industry
Analysis of 2018/19 Work Authority Activity, Sarah Andrew, Conundrum Holdings When looking to invest in a quarry or expand our existing sites, it is necessary to carry out a risk assessment of the market we operate within....
- Posted June 3, 2020