Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 31/07/2020 13:39 | Quarrying Good half-year result for HeidelbergCement Company achieves half-year result almost at previous year’s level despite the challenging environment 29/07/2020 10:11 | Quarrying Recovery well under way, say Breedon Breedon Group announce interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020 29/07/2020 10:06 | Quarrying CPA survey highlights change in priorities Construction product manufacturers to increase investment in e-commerce following COVID-19 28/07/2020 21:50 | Quarrying Tarmac respond to CLC ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ Company’s response highlights specific solutions for an improved, sustainable and resilient industry 27/07/2020 21:53 | Quarrying CEMEX cost-containment efforts pay off ‘Operation Resilience’ translates into higher margins in quarter beset by COVID-19 disruptions 27/07/2020 06:07 | Quarrying Boral adopt novel approach to stockpile reporting Company uses drone network technology for volumetric quarry stockpile reporting across Australia 23/07/2020 11:14 | Quarrying Hope makes bigger local economic contribution Updated report shows cement works’ local economic contribution increased by 15% to £61 million in 2018 22/07/2020 19:56 | Quarrying Welcome recognition for the minerals sector Mineral Products Association welcomes recognition of minerals sector progress in Aggregates Levy report 21/07/2020 23:38 | Quarrying Glensanda awarded Gold Standard Aggregate Industries achieve CSC international sustainability certification at Scottish super quarry 15/07/2020 16:31 | Quarrying MPA welcomes flood-defence announcement £5.2 billion investment as government unveils long-term plan to tackle flooding and coastal erosion 14/07/2020 12:28 | SHE Aggregate Industries achieve ISO 45001 Company receives international certification in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems 13/07/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Sibelco appoint new chief executive officer Hilmar Rode announced as successor to Jean-Luc Deleersnyder who is stepping down 09/07/2020 11:03 | Quarrying Return of the Hoveringham Mammoth Iconic steel sculpture returns to former home at restored Nottinghamshire gravel works 08/07/2020 17:36 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards announces National Winners In light of the coronavirus pandemic, all regional winners announced as national winners for 2020 07/07/2020 15:52 | Quarrying Flogas start work on UK’s largest LPG storage facility Conversion of former National Grid liquefied natural gas facility at Avonmouth gets under way 03/07/2020 21:19 | Quarrying Brett secure marine aggregates supply for East Sussex New marine aggregates terminal now fully up and running at Newhaven Port on the south coast 03/07/2020 19:58 | Quarrying Walloon Government support for CDH quarry extension SigmaRoc’s Belgian subsidiary agrees roadworks co-funding deal for access to blue stone reserves 03/07/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Inquiry into Breedon-CEMEX deal begins CMA launches Phase 1 merger inquiry into Breedon Group’s proposed acquisition of certain CEMEX UK assets 02/07/2020 09:47 | Quarrying BGS unveils new visual identity British Geological Survey rebranded to reflect its position as a provider of world-class geoscience expertise 30/06/2020 20:55 | Quarrying Time for less talk and more action, says MPA Cautious welcome for PM’s speech but Association warns ‘build back better’ must deliver quicker 26/06/2020 22:54 | Quarrying New BDS report on aggregates replenishment Second annual report focuses on industry performance in 2019 and looks at trends since 2014 26/06/2020 21:31 | Concrete HeidelbergCement publish Sustainability Report 2019 Eleventh edition of annual report on sustainability focuses on climate protection and reduction of CO2 emissions 15/06/2020 16:51 | Quarrying Boral appoint new CEO and managing director Zlatko Todorcevski to succeed Mike Kane as Boral’s new chief executive officer and managing director 11/06/2020 22:02 | Quarrying Strong financial performance from The Banks Group Group reports combined profits of £18.3 million for year ended 30 September 2019 11/06/2020 11:47 | SHE COVID-19: EPC-UK devise ‘safe working practice’ plan Employees able to return to work with confidence thanks to comprehensive safety strategy 09/06/2020 16:06 | Quarrying Resilient performance from SigmaRoc Group reports solid trading performance with return to normal level of operating activity from May 04/06/2020 21:49 | Quarrying Lockdown easing helps alleviate construction downturn Construction sector downturn eases slightly in May following unprecedented slump in April 04/06/2020 09:44 | Quarrying Forterra take steps to mitigate decline in demand Company provides operational update and further details on measures being taken to mitigate impact of COVID-19 01/06/2020 15:02 | SHE Breedon appoint first group head of sustainability Donna Hunt brings more than 20 years’ knowledge and experience to the Breedon Group 01/06/2020 09:08 | Quarrying Senior executive changes at Boral New senior executive appointments come into effect today as search for new CEO continues 28/05/2020 12:13 | Quarrying CPA assesses impact of COVID-19 on construction output Even under the most optimistic scenario, construction output is set to see sharpest fall on record, says CPA 20/05/2020 16:26 | Quarrying New MD at Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd Richard Clemmey to bring wealth of experience in mining, quarrying and recycling to new role 15/05/2020 15:59 | Concrete Kespry deliver 100% truth for McMurry Ready Mix Inventory management and mapping effectiveness boosted by drone-based aerial intelligence platform 13/05/2020 10:04 | Quarrying South Ferriby cement plant to be mothballed CEMEX announce proposed mothballing of North Lincolnshire cement works during third quarter of 2020 12/05/2020 15:26 | Quarrying NI firms missing out on R&D tax credit relief Northern Ireland mineral products industry failing to utilize UK Government R&D tax credit relief 11/05/2020 15:40 | Quarrying Grundon open new quarry in Oxfordshire Grundon Sand & Gravel dig deep with £6 million investment in New Barn Farm Quarry 06/05/2020 19:10 | Quarrying MPA warns of credit squeeze as economy reopens ‘Cash bridge’ remains at heart of MPA calls on Chancellor for more business support now and into recovery 06/05/2020 10:45 | Quarrying Survey-record decline in UK construction output Rapid plunge in construction work during April amid site closures due to COVID-19 pandemic 05/05/2020 11:49 | Quarrying MPA calls for a ‘can do’ approach to investment Heavy-side building materials hit by ‘double-whammy’ but sector ready, able and willing to supply safe sites 01/05/2020 09:03 | Quarrying Breedon announce gradual reopening of sites Group planning to progressively reopen some operations during the coming weeks, where safe to do so 30/04/2020 20:11 | Quarrying Obituary: Trefor Haydn Evans The British Aggregates Association pays tribute following the loss of a friend and colleague 24/04/2020 15:53 | Education & Training EPC-UK launch ‘Lifelong Learning Live’ UK’s leading blast services specialists get industry back on track with live online training programme 20/04/2020 12:00 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce audited full-year results Company reports another strong year of growth; changes to the Group’s board of directors 17/04/2020 11:26 | Quarrying LafargeHolcim: New board members proposed Professor Dr Philippe Block and Kim Fausing proposed for election to the board of directors 16/04/2020 19:37 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tunstead Quarry shows support for NHS heroes Employees join in weekly Clap for Our Carers campaign with crescendo of horns, sirens and applause 16/04/2020 10:59 | SHE COVID-19: IQ Benevolent Fund available to members Trustees set aside part of IQBF to provide special COVID-19 fund for members and dependants 15/04/2020 10:52 | Quarrying Government confirms Notice to Proceed on HS2 Announcement delivers major boost for the construction sector and its supply chain 08/04/2020 19:45 | Quarrying COVID-19: Mountsorrel Quarry donates PPE to local hospital Tarmac’s flagship site supplies personal protective equipment to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester Load More Latest Jobs Sand and Gravel Quarry Managers Are you looking for a career change with excellent development opportunities? 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31/07/2020 13:39 | Quarrying Good half-year result for HeidelbergCement Company achieves half-year result almost at previous year’s level despite the challenging environment
29/07/2020 10:11 | Quarrying Recovery well under way, say Breedon Breedon Group announce interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2020
29/07/2020 10:06 | Quarrying CPA survey highlights change in priorities Construction product manufacturers to increase investment in e-commerce following COVID-19
28/07/2020 21:50 | Quarrying Tarmac respond to CLC ‘Roadmap to Recovery’ Company’s response highlights specific solutions for an improved, sustainable and resilient industry
27/07/2020 21:53 | Quarrying CEMEX cost-containment efforts pay off ‘Operation Resilience’ translates into higher margins in quarter beset by COVID-19 disruptions
27/07/2020 06:07 | Quarrying Boral adopt novel approach to stockpile reporting Company uses drone network technology for volumetric quarry stockpile reporting across Australia
23/07/2020 11:14 | Quarrying Hope makes bigger local economic contribution Updated report shows cement works’ local economic contribution increased by 15% to £61 million in 2018
22/07/2020 19:56 | Quarrying Welcome recognition for the minerals sector Mineral Products Association welcomes recognition of minerals sector progress in Aggregates Levy report
21/07/2020 23:38 | Quarrying Glensanda awarded Gold Standard Aggregate Industries achieve CSC international sustainability certification at Scottish super quarry
15/07/2020 16:31 | Quarrying MPA welcomes flood-defence announcement £5.2 billion investment as government unveils long-term plan to tackle flooding and coastal erosion
14/07/2020 12:28 | SHE Aggregate Industries achieve ISO 45001 Company receives international certification in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
13/07/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Sibelco appoint new chief executive officer Hilmar Rode announced as successor to Jean-Luc Deleersnyder who is stepping down
09/07/2020 11:03 | Quarrying Return of the Hoveringham Mammoth Iconic steel sculpture returns to former home at restored Nottinghamshire gravel works
08/07/2020 17:36 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards announces National Winners In light of the coronavirus pandemic, all regional winners announced as national winners for 2020
07/07/2020 15:52 | Quarrying Flogas start work on UK’s largest LPG storage facility Conversion of former National Grid liquefied natural gas facility at Avonmouth gets under way
03/07/2020 21:19 | Quarrying Brett secure marine aggregates supply for East Sussex New marine aggregates terminal now fully up and running at Newhaven Port on the south coast
03/07/2020 19:58 | Quarrying Walloon Government support for CDH quarry extension SigmaRoc’s Belgian subsidiary agrees roadworks co-funding deal for access to blue stone reserves
03/07/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Inquiry into Breedon-CEMEX deal begins CMA launches Phase 1 merger inquiry into Breedon Group’s proposed acquisition of certain CEMEX UK assets
02/07/2020 09:47 | Quarrying BGS unveils new visual identity British Geological Survey rebranded to reflect its position as a provider of world-class geoscience expertise
30/06/2020 20:55 | Quarrying Time for less talk and more action, says MPA Cautious welcome for PM’s speech but Association warns ‘build back better’ must deliver quicker
26/06/2020 22:54 | Quarrying New BDS report on aggregates replenishment Second annual report focuses on industry performance in 2019 and looks at trends since 2014
26/06/2020 21:31 | Concrete HeidelbergCement publish Sustainability Report 2019 Eleventh edition of annual report on sustainability focuses on climate protection and reduction of CO2 emissions
15/06/2020 16:51 | Quarrying Boral appoint new CEO and managing director Zlatko Todorcevski to succeed Mike Kane as Boral’s new chief executive officer and managing director
11/06/2020 22:02 | Quarrying Strong financial performance from The Banks Group Group reports combined profits of £18.3 million for year ended 30 September 2019
11/06/2020 11:47 | SHE COVID-19: EPC-UK devise ‘safe working practice’ plan Employees able to return to work with confidence thanks to comprehensive safety strategy
09/06/2020 16:06 | Quarrying Resilient performance from SigmaRoc Group reports solid trading performance with return to normal level of operating activity from May
04/06/2020 21:49 | Quarrying Lockdown easing helps alleviate construction downturn Construction sector downturn eases slightly in May following unprecedented slump in April
04/06/2020 09:44 | Quarrying Forterra take steps to mitigate decline in demand Company provides operational update and further details on measures being taken to mitigate impact of COVID-19
01/06/2020 15:02 | SHE Breedon appoint first group head of sustainability Donna Hunt brings more than 20 years’ knowledge and experience to the Breedon Group
01/06/2020 09:08 | Quarrying Senior executive changes at Boral New senior executive appointments come into effect today as search for new CEO continues
28/05/2020 12:13 | Quarrying CPA assesses impact of COVID-19 on construction output Even under the most optimistic scenario, construction output is set to see sharpest fall on record, says CPA
20/05/2020 16:26 | Quarrying New MD at Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd Richard Clemmey to bring wealth of experience in mining, quarrying and recycling to new role
15/05/2020 15:59 | Concrete Kespry deliver 100% truth for McMurry Ready Mix Inventory management and mapping effectiveness boosted by drone-based aerial intelligence platform
13/05/2020 10:04 | Quarrying South Ferriby cement plant to be mothballed CEMEX announce proposed mothballing of North Lincolnshire cement works during third quarter of 2020
12/05/2020 15:26 | Quarrying NI firms missing out on R&D tax credit relief Northern Ireland mineral products industry failing to utilize UK Government R&D tax credit relief
11/05/2020 15:40 | Quarrying Grundon open new quarry in Oxfordshire Grundon Sand & Gravel dig deep with £6 million investment in New Barn Farm Quarry
06/05/2020 19:10 | Quarrying MPA warns of credit squeeze as economy reopens ‘Cash bridge’ remains at heart of MPA calls on Chancellor for more business support now and into recovery
06/05/2020 10:45 | Quarrying Survey-record decline in UK construction output Rapid plunge in construction work during April amid site closures due to COVID-19 pandemic
05/05/2020 11:49 | Quarrying MPA calls for a ‘can do’ approach to investment Heavy-side building materials hit by ‘double-whammy’ but sector ready, able and willing to supply safe sites
01/05/2020 09:03 | Quarrying Breedon announce gradual reopening of sites Group planning to progressively reopen some operations during the coming weeks, where safe to do so
30/04/2020 20:11 | Quarrying Obituary: Trefor Haydn Evans The British Aggregates Association pays tribute following the loss of a friend and colleague
24/04/2020 15:53 | Education & Training EPC-UK launch ‘Lifelong Learning Live’ UK’s leading blast services specialists get industry back on track with live online training programme
20/04/2020 12:00 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce audited full-year results Company reports another strong year of growth; changes to the Group’s board of directors
17/04/2020 11:26 | Quarrying LafargeHolcim: New board members proposed Professor Dr Philippe Block and Kim Fausing proposed for election to the board of directors
16/04/2020 19:37 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tunstead Quarry shows support for NHS heroes Employees join in weekly Clap for Our Carers campaign with crescendo of horns, sirens and applause
16/04/2020 10:59 | SHE COVID-19: IQ Benevolent Fund available to members Trustees set aside part of IQBF to provide special COVID-19 fund for members and dependants
15/04/2020 10:52 | Quarrying Government confirms Notice to Proceed on HS2 Announcement delivers major boost for the construction sector and its supply chain
08/04/2020 19:45 | Quarrying COVID-19: Mountsorrel Quarry donates PPE to local hospital Tarmac’s flagship site supplies personal protective equipment to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester
Sand and Gravel Quarry Managers Are you looking for a career change with excellent development opportunities? Tillicoultry Quarries need you to join their team!
