2020 / 2021 Edition
Mineral planning
News article
SigmaRoc’s Belgian subsidiary agrees roadworks co-funding for access to blue stone reserves
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
Extractive Industry Geology webinar series continues in July with live presentation by Barnaby Harding
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
MPA says GB well ahead of the average but 70% of future demand will still have to be met by primary aggregates
Mineral Products Association says reforms are needed to ensure future supply of essential mineral products
Trade union calls on Secretary of State to give the go-ahead to proposed new surface mine
Company demonstrates commitment to creating social, environmental and economic value
Ministerial letter suggests decision on Banks Mining’s proposed surface mine could be near
Latest statistical data on UK minerals production now available from the British Geological Survey
Latest Annual Mineral Planning Survey Report reiterates minerals supply cannot be assumed