Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 15/04/2021 22:10 | Quarrying Mannok deliver robust performance in 2020 2020 performance review shows robust post-lockdown recovery and positive outlook for 2021 15/04/2021 15:33 | Quarrying Orica launch new AVM software Latest software release predicts vibration and airblast to protect sensitive structures and maximize blast outcomes 15/04/2021 11:27 | Quarrying Tarmac to open UK’s largest aggregates terminal Tarmac and Forth Ports sign long-term agreement to create UK’s largest aggregates terminal at Tilbury2 13/04/2021 16:00 | Quarrying SigmaRoc deliver strong full-year performance Sharp increases in underlying revenue, EBITDA and pre-tax profit in unprecedented and challenging year 12/04/2021 17:57 | Quarrying CEMEX strengthen footprint in France Company to acquire certain aggregate assets from EQIOM Granulats in North Paris Metropolitan area 10/04/2021 13:42 | Quarrying Board changes at LafargeHolcim Jan Jenisch nominated for appointment to the board of directors; proposed change of Group name 08/04/2021 10:42 | Quarrying UK construction surges ahead in March Last month saw UK construction output expand at sharpest pace since September 2014 06/04/2021 11:20 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital platform open until end of May Nearly 5,000 visitors attend first-ever Hillhead Digital conference and exhibition event 27/03/2021 15:38 | Quarrying SigmaRoc expand Belgian aggregates operations Agreement with LafargeHolcim will see expansion of Group’s aggregates operations in Belgium 27/03/2021 13:52 | Quarrying HS2 helps UK rail freight bounce back Construction freight leading the way as 100th train rolls into main HS2 construction site in Buckinghamshire 25/03/2021 11:01 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital set to attract 5,000 attendees Seminars, panel discussions, live Q&As, virtual booths, exclusive video, networking portal 23/03/2021 18:35 | Concrete CRH appoint group finance director designate Jim Mintern named as successor to Senan Murphy; appointment as group finance director effective 1 June 23/03/2021 00:17 | Quarrying MPA sets out Priorities for Government Industry’s ‘to do’ list for government will help UK realize ambitions for infrastructure, housing and the environment 21/03/2021 15:26 | Concrete Ibstock awarded BDA three-star rating Company achieves highest-possible accreditation in new Brickmakers Quality Charter certification 18/03/2021 21:58 | Quarrying Wight Building Materials invest in filter press New multi-million-pound Isle of Wight project set to deliver environmental and economic boost 18/03/2021 11:35 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital now open – watch the visitor tutorial! Find out how to get the most out of your participation in this online conference and exhibition showcase 16/03/2021 12:39 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital conference programme announced Programme announced for the online New Horizons I Building the Recovery Conference 15/03/2021 17:29 | Quarrying Hanson open new rail depot in Liverpool Company’s latest aggregates rail depot set to reduce vehicle movements and CO2 emissions 11/03/2021 16:41 | SHE Mannok appoint new sustainability manager Paul Monaghan appointed to newly created role to drive company’s 'top-priority' sustainability agenda 11/03/2021 16:39 | Quarrying Breedon deliver resilient performance Sharp fall in pre-tax profit for full-year 2020; revenue and volumes remained largely unchanged 08/03/2021 19:18 | Plant & Equipment Hillhead postponed until 21–23 June 2022 Continuing uncertainty around travel restrictions and social distancing measures forces postponement 08/03/2021 10:11 | Quarrying Earthline open new ironstone site Company celebrates 30th anniversary with acquisition of Wroxton Fields Quarry from Peter Bennie 04/03/2021 18:14 | Quarrying CRH report 2020 full-year results Global group delivers robust performance with record profitability, margins and cash generation 04/03/2021 13:49 | Concrete Construction sector rebounds in February Activity in construction sector bounced back last month amid boost from commercial work 03/03/2021 19:45 | Quarrying MPA Spring Budget response Mineral Products Association welcomes Aggregates Levy freeze but disappointed by future tax hikes 03/03/2021 16:56 | Quarrying MPA publishes Sustainability Report 2020 Latest SD report highlights continuing improvement across the mineral products sector 01/03/2021 12:24 | SHE HSA begins Irish quarry safety blitz This week sees the start of a two-week inspection campaign focusing on vehicle and pedestrian safety 28/02/2021 16:11 | Quarrying Ibstock welcome Brickmakers Quality Charter Brick Development Association launches new quality mark promoting responsible sourcing of clay bricks 24/02/2021 21:57 | Quarrying Diversity and inclusion accolade for Tarmac Tarmac awarded Clear Assured Bronze Standard for commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace 17/02/2021 14:36 | Quarrying MPA launches new website Fresh platform for the Mineral Products Association as newly designed website goes live 08/02/2021 15:14 | Quarrying Tarmac kick-start National Apprenticeship Week Current apprentices take to company’s social media channels to share first-hand insights 04/02/2021 18:05 | Quarrying Clean construction: unlocking net zero Tarmac are calling on industry professionals to share their views on carbon reduction and net zero 04/02/2021 17:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc issue full-year trading update 2020 a year of continued strategic progress with final results expected to be ahead of current market expectations 04/02/2021 17:55 | Quarrying UK construction output slips in January Survey reveals renewed downturn in commercial activity as house building recovery loses momentum 04/02/2021 09:49 | Quarrying 2020: Most challenging year for mineral products But demand picked up in Q4 and MPA cautiously optimistic of further growth in 2021 and 2022 02/02/2021 22:29 | Concrete Two bolt-on acquisitions for LafargeHolcim Company looks to accelerate growth in Europe with further bolt-on acquisitions in key areas 02/02/2021 15:58 | Quarrying More land for Hanson-RSPB wetland project Ouse Fen nature reserve gains a further 80ha of restored land from Needingworth Quarry 29/01/2021 16:46 | Quarrying ISO 9001 re-certification for Aggregate Industries Company achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation for another three years 27/01/2021 10:40 | Quarrying New freight hubs for Walsh at Port of Tilbury Walsh and Port of Tilbury announce major investment and expansion of aggregates supply business 26/01/2021 00:26 | Quarrying GCCA announces new biodiversity policy Association outlines commitment to positive action towards the achievement of Net Positive Impact 22/01/2021 12:38 | Concrete CPA Construction Industry Scenarios 2020/21 Construction Products Association says industry bouncing back despite W-shaped recession and recovery 15/01/2021 13:44 | Quarrying New Aggregates MD at Aggregate Industries Andy Swinnerton appointed to spearhead growth of company’s Aggregates business unit 14/01/2021 10:41 | Quarrying IQ member receives Queen’s Honour John McDowell picks up an MBE for services to industry and charity in Northern Ireland 13/01/2021 11:23 | Quarrying Mineral products – an essential industry 400 million tonnes per annum confirms mineral products industry as UK’s biggest producer 08/01/2021 12:45 | Quarrying Changes to employment law – are you ready? Legal expert highlights six key employment law issues employers need to plan for in 2021 07/01/2021 19:01 | Quarrying Record year for Welsh Slate minerals and aggregates Crushed products division bucks coronavirus lockdowns to achieve record sales in 2020 07/01/2021 10:23 | Asphalt & Surfacing Construction recovery continues in December Positive end to 2020 with sustained rebound in construction sector business activity led by house building 23/12/2020 17:27 | Quarrying New expanded credit facility for SigmaRoc SigmaRoc enter into new syndicated senior credit facility of up to £125 million led by Santander UK Load More Latest Jobs Unit Manager - Penderyn, South Wales Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Unit Manager for their Penderyn quarry, near Aberdare. More Jobs
15/04/2021 22:10 | Quarrying Mannok deliver robust performance in 2020 2020 performance review shows robust post-lockdown recovery and positive outlook for 2021
15/04/2021 15:33 | Quarrying Orica launch new AVM software Latest software release predicts vibration and airblast to protect sensitive structures and maximize blast outcomes
15/04/2021 11:27 | Quarrying Tarmac to open UK’s largest aggregates terminal Tarmac and Forth Ports sign long-term agreement to create UK’s largest aggregates terminal at Tilbury2
13/04/2021 16:00 | Quarrying SigmaRoc deliver strong full-year performance Sharp increases in underlying revenue, EBITDA and pre-tax profit in unprecedented and challenging year
12/04/2021 17:57 | Quarrying CEMEX strengthen footprint in France Company to acquire certain aggregate assets from EQIOM Granulats in North Paris Metropolitan area
10/04/2021 13:42 | Quarrying Board changes at LafargeHolcim Jan Jenisch nominated for appointment to the board of directors; proposed change of Group name
08/04/2021 10:42 | Quarrying UK construction surges ahead in March Last month saw UK construction output expand at sharpest pace since September 2014
06/04/2021 11:20 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital platform open until end of May Nearly 5,000 visitors attend first-ever Hillhead Digital conference and exhibition event
27/03/2021 15:38 | Quarrying SigmaRoc expand Belgian aggregates operations Agreement with LafargeHolcim will see expansion of Group’s aggregates operations in Belgium
27/03/2021 13:52 | Quarrying HS2 helps UK rail freight bounce back Construction freight leading the way as 100th train rolls into main HS2 construction site in Buckinghamshire
25/03/2021 11:01 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital set to attract 5,000 attendees Seminars, panel discussions, live Q&As, virtual booths, exclusive video, networking portal
23/03/2021 18:35 | Concrete CRH appoint group finance director designate Jim Mintern named as successor to Senan Murphy; appointment as group finance director effective 1 June
23/03/2021 00:17 | Quarrying MPA sets out Priorities for Government Industry’s ‘to do’ list for government will help UK realize ambitions for infrastructure, housing and the environment
21/03/2021 15:26 | Concrete Ibstock awarded BDA three-star rating Company achieves highest-possible accreditation in new Brickmakers Quality Charter certification
18/03/2021 21:58 | Quarrying Wight Building Materials invest in filter press New multi-million-pound Isle of Wight project set to deliver environmental and economic boost
18/03/2021 11:35 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital now open – watch the visitor tutorial! Find out how to get the most out of your participation in this online conference and exhibition showcase
16/03/2021 12:39 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital conference programme announced Programme announced for the online New Horizons I Building the Recovery Conference
15/03/2021 17:29 | Quarrying Hanson open new rail depot in Liverpool Company’s latest aggregates rail depot set to reduce vehicle movements and CO2 emissions
11/03/2021 16:41 | SHE Mannok appoint new sustainability manager Paul Monaghan appointed to newly created role to drive company’s 'top-priority' sustainability agenda
11/03/2021 16:39 | Quarrying Breedon deliver resilient performance Sharp fall in pre-tax profit for full-year 2020; revenue and volumes remained largely unchanged
08/03/2021 19:18 | Plant & Equipment Hillhead postponed until 21–23 June 2022 Continuing uncertainty around travel restrictions and social distancing measures forces postponement
08/03/2021 10:11 | Quarrying Earthline open new ironstone site Company celebrates 30th anniversary with acquisition of Wroxton Fields Quarry from Peter Bennie
04/03/2021 18:14 | Quarrying CRH report 2020 full-year results Global group delivers robust performance with record profitability, margins and cash generation
04/03/2021 13:49 | Concrete Construction sector rebounds in February Activity in construction sector bounced back last month amid boost from commercial work
03/03/2021 19:45 | Quarrying MPA Spring Budget response Mineral Products Association welcomes Aggregates Levy freeze but disappointed by future tax hikes
03/03/2021 16:56 | Quarrying MPA publishes Sustainability Report 2020 Latest SD report highlights continuing improvement across the mineral products sector
01/03/2021 12:24 | SHE HSA begins Irish quarry safety blitz This week sees the start of a two-week inspection campaign focusing on vehicle and pedestrian safety
28/02/2021 16:11 | Quarrying Ibstock welcome Brickmakers Quality Charter Brick Development Association launches new quality mark promoting responsible sourcing of clay bricks
24/02/2021 21:57 | Quarrying Diversity and inclusion accolade for Tarmac Tarmac awarded Clear Assured Bronze Standard for commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
17/02/2021 14:36 | Quarrying MPA launches new website Fresh platform for the Mineral Products Association as newly designed website goes live
08/02/2021 15:14 | Quarrying Tarmac kick-start National Apprenticeship Week Current apprentices take to company’s social media channels to share first-hand insights
04/02/2021 18:05 | Quarrying Clean construction: unlocking net zero Tarmac are calling on industry professionals to share their views on carbon reduction and net zero
04/02/2021 17:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc issue full-year trading update 2020 a year of continued strategic progress with final results expected to be ahead of current market expectations
04/02/2021 17:55 | Quarrying UK construction output slips in January Survey reveals renewed downturn in commercial activity as house building recovery loses momentum
04/02/2021 09:49 | Quarrying 2020: Most challenging year for mineral products But demand picked up in Q4 and MPA cautiously optimistic of further growth in 2021 and 2022
02/02/2021 22:29 | Concrete Two bolt-on acquisitions for LafargeHolcim Company looks to accelerate growth in Europe with further bolt-on acquisitions in key areas
02/02/2021 15:58 | Quarrying More land for Hanson-RSPB wetland project Ouse Fen nature reserve gains a further 80ha of restored land from Needingworth Quarry
29/01/2021 16:46 | Quarrying ISO 9001 re-certification for Aggregate Industries Company achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation for another three years
27/01/2021 10:40 | Quarrying New freight hubs for Walsh at Port of Tilbury Walsh and Port of Tilbury announce major investment and expansion of aggregates supply business
26/01/2021 00:26 | Quarrying GCCA announces new biodiversity policy Association outlines commitment to positive action towards the achievement of Net Positive Impact
22/01/2021 12:38 | Concrete CPA Construction Industry Scenarios 2020/21 Construction Products Association says industry bouncing back despite W-shaped recession and recovery
15/01/2021 13:44 | Quarrying New Aggregates MD at Aggregate Industries Andy Swinnerton appointed to spearhead growth of company’s Aggregates business unit
14/01/2021 10:41 | Quarrying IQ member receives Queen’s Honour John McDowell picks up an MBE for services to industry and charity in Northern Ireland
13/01/2021 11:23 | Quarrying Mineral products – an essential industry 400 million tonnes per annum confirms mineral products industry as UK’s biggest producer
08/01/2021 12:45 | Quarrying Changes to employment law – are you ready? Legal expert highlights six key employment law issues employers need to plan for in 2021
07/01/2021 19:01 | Quarrying Record year for Welsh Slate minerals and aggregates Crushed products division bucks coronavirus lockdowns to achieve record sales in 2020
07/01/2021 10:23 | Asphalt & Surfacing Construction recovery continues in December Positive end to 2020 with sustained rebound in construction sector business activity led by house building
23/12/2020 17:27 | Quarrying New expanded credit facility for SigmaRoc SigmaRoc enter into new syndicated senior credit facility of up to £125 million led by Santander UK
Unit Manager - Penderyn, South Wales Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Unit Manager for their Penderyn quarry, near Aberdare.