Several research projects have gotten underway recently which may have future implications for the quarry industry. A batter stability research project has been launched by the Victorian Minister for Energy … Continued
Amendments for multiple Standards within the AS 1141 series – Methods for sampling and testing aggregates have been released. (Source: SAI Global) Click here for link to Standards.
Worker seriously injured in fall from articulated dump truck. A plant operator was preparing to unload a Volvo A30 articulated dump truck that was transported to site on a low … Continued
19.04.16 Site visits with Shadow Minister for Energy and Resources – David Southwick, CMPA Chairperson – Garry Cranny (Dandy Premix) and General Manager CMPA – Dr Elizabeth Gibson. 20-22.04.16 … Continued
It’s just under 5 months until the 2016 Annual Dinner. We need confirmation of your sponsorship commitments ASAP. Key items still available include – 2 Platinum Sponsors ($2000), Name tags / lanyards … Continued
The Secretariat is currently undertaking a project involving photos and aerial videos of old quarry sites which have exhausted their materials and been completely rehabilitated into park lands, farming, housing….etc. We … Continued
A state quarry and mining regulator has broadened its advisory council as part of a raft of reforms aimed at improving industry and community confidence. (Source: Quarry Magazine) Click here … Continued
The report into options for rehabilitating Latrobe Valley coal mines and the rehabilitation bond system was today tabled in Parliament. It is the final of four reports of the Hazelwood … Continued
An employer that failed to provide and maintain safe systems of work after an employee slipped on a ladder and suffered burns from hot tallow has been fined $40,000. The … Continued
Collision between front-end loader and light vehicle A Caterpillar 992 front end loader reversed into a light vehicle that entered a coal stockpile work area. The dual cab Toyota Hilux … Continued
