The NSW Resources Regulator has identified a deficiency in readiness and an inadequate response to heavy vehicle tyre fires, which pose the potential for explosions, in certain mining operations. Due to their substantial size and construction, tyres on heavy earth-moving vehicles are susceptible to unplanned explosions when exposed to [...]
Firstly, a HUGE thank to all who completed our recent ISO questionnaire (and if you haven’t, you can still complete it here. We appreciated your candid feedback about things that aren’t working well for your industry, as well as future feature requests. As two recent examples of how we utilise [...]
Welcome to the spring issue of the CMEIG Newsletter. This edition includes an important survey from AUSMASA, the Government’s Jobs and Skills Council on industry’s requirements for Battery Electric Vehicle and Hybrid Electric Vehicle training. As we transition to a zero-carbon future, earthmoving OEM’s are pivoting quickly towards new electric [...]
The Mining and Automotive Skills Alliance (AUSMASA) is the Jobs and Skills Council responsible for developing training for the mobile plant industry. AUSMASA are seeking feedback on proposed changes to these skillsets: AURSS00063 - Battery Electric Vehicle Diagnose and Repair Skill Set and AURSS00064 - Battery Electric Vehicle Inspection and Servicing [...]
The dedication and commitment of our industry to sustainability and environmental responsibility has led to some good news. The Minerals Council of Australia (MCA) has announced that emissions reductions achieved by its member mining facilities in Scope 1 emissions reached an impressive 9.3 percent during the 2022 financial year. Scope [...]
Safe Work Australia has published an updated work health and safety (WHS) checklist to assist businesses in developing comprehensive safety strategies with ease and to understand their duties in guaranteeing employee safety. For those designated as a Person Conducting a Business or Undertaking (PCBU), it is important to understand your [...]
Welcome to the winter edition of the CMEIG Newsletter. In this issue we cover: An update on the Federal Government’s Non-Road Diesel Emission project. This is a critical topic for CMEIG members, and we are actively involved to ensure that any regulation introduced has taken on board the input [...]
Hi everyone! Time flies, and we’re now one month into our relationship with CMEIG subscribing members. It is good to pause and reflect on where we are at so far.It has been great to get to know each of you and to better understand your businesses – thank you for [...]
In 2018, the Australian Government identified the management of emissions from non-road diesel engines as a priority action under the National Clean Air Agreement. Since then, significant developments have taken place, bringing us closer to a national approach to tackle this issue. Recently, on May 24, 2023, the Department [...]
Welcome to the Autumn 2023 CMEIG Newsletter. 2022 was another strong year with sales increasing by 7 per cent. From the Covid environment of the past few years, 2023 presents us with a whole new landscape from the economic challenge of combatting rising inflation to geo-political tensions. Within CMEIG [...]