2020 / 2021 Edition
Mineral Planning
Mineral Products Association calls for focus on infrastructure delivery and fairer tax treatment
Banks Mining respond to Secretary of State’s decision on surface mine planning application
The Crown Estate and BMAPA release 22nd annual report detailing the extent of dredging activities in 2019
With consultation already under way at Brenkley Lane, talks have now started at Bradley surface mine
COVID-19 still leaves uncertainty for construction industry despite Government promise to ‘build, build, build’
Mineral Products Association welcomes recognition of minerals sector progress in Aggregates Levy report
Company blames government inaction as up to 24 are jobs expected to be lost at Brenkley Lane surface mine
SigmaRoc’s Belgian subsidiary agrees roadworks co-funding deal for access to blue stone reserves
British Geological Survey rebranded to reflect its position as a provider of world-class geoscience expertise
Surface mine extension refused on grounds that proposed benefits did not outweigh environmental impacts
Cautious welcome for PM’s speech but Association warns ‘build back better’ must deliver quicker
Commercial, industrial and union backing for Banks Mining’s Bradley West surface mine plans
Letters of support from local community for mine extension outweigh local objections by almost four to one
Second annual report focuses on industry performance in 2019 and looks at trends since 2014
Durham County Council experts recommend Bradley West surface mine planning application for approval