Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 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 06/04/2020 12:48 | Quarrying Construction work decline steepest since April 2009 Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008 06/04/2020 11:11 | Quarrying SigmaRoc: First-quarter trading ahead of estimates First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance 02/04/2020 20:08 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tarmac support NHS with national PPE donations Launch of employee-led campaign to donate face masks, gloves and goggles to frontline health workers 01/04/2020 08:25 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon announce closure of sites in Ireland Temporary suspension of production follows on from last week’s shutdown of most UK operations 31/03/2020 23:29 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Minister’s tribute to the construction sector Business Secretary acknowledges mineral products industry’s essential contribution to construction 31/03/2020 11:25 | SHE COVID-19: MPA issues new coronavirus resources Mineral Products Association publishes new Hot Topic advice and Guidance documents 31/03/2020 00:51 | Quarrying COVID-19: BAA statement of support to members British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus 31/03/2020 00:48 | Quarrying Senior management changes at CEMEX Expanded role for Sergio Mauricio Menéndez Medina appointed as president of EMEAA 31/03/2020 00:46 | Quarrying COVID-19: Quinn Building Products cease production Company joins growing list of firms temporarily suspending business operations due to coronavirus 26/03/2020 11:22 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon shutting down UK operations Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19 26/03/2020 11:19 | Quarrying SigmaRoc 2019 results and coronavirus update Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic 25/03/2020 14:34 | Quarrying COVID-19: MPA seeking more clarity and support for businesses Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce 18/03/2020 07:34 | Quarrying FTA launches COVID-19 resource for logistics Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector 17/03/2020 16:06 | Quarrying MPA calls for ‘cash bridge’ during COVID-19 crisis Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions 11/03/2020 17:25 | Quarrying Chancellor promises record infrastructure spend Budget 2020: More than £600 billion to be spent on infrastructure over next five years 11/03/2020 12:43 | Quarrying Breedon deliver 'excellent performance' in 2019 Group reports improved result from all three divisions despite challenging market conditions 10/03/2020 16:50 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries aiming for greater diversity Company organizes personal branding sessions in support of International Women’s Day 09/03/2020 14:23 | Quarrying Mountsorrel Quarry celebrates International Women’s Day Local MP Jane Hunt gives inspirational talk to the Leicestershire quarry’s 11 female employees 09/03/2020 14:20 | Quarrying Sarah Dines MP visits Longcliffe Member of Parliament sees vital role quarry company plays within local community and wider society 04/03/2020 10:56 | Concrete Sharp rise in construction output and orders Latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI survey indicates fastest rise in output since December 2018 02/03/2020 13:23 | Quarrying MP Jane Hunt visits Mountsorrel Quarry UK’s largest granite quarry hosts visit by newly elected Member of Parliament for Loughborough 28/02/2020 16:29 | Quarrying CRH deliver good profit growth in 2019 Another year of growth with sales and profits up and further progress expected this year 28/02/2020 16:27 | Quarrying Successful year for Lafarge Holcim Company reports record operating profit, net income, earnings per share and free cash flow in 2019 22/02/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Grateful communities thank Hanson quarry staff Six employees from Shap Beck Quarry filled 500 sandbags for communities at risk of severe flooding 19/02/2020 18:17 | Quarrying Vulcan Materials Company report full-year results Double-digit growth in revenues in 2019 and double-digit earnings growth expected in 2020 18/02/2020 13:34 | SHE MPA awarded £6 million BEIS fuel-switching grant Association secures multi-million-pound award for groundbreaking decarbonization demonstration projects 14/02/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brexit decisions paying off for UK mining and quarrying firms UK mining and quarrying sector sees earnings on EU investments rocket following Brexit vote 13/02/2020 15:13 | Quarrying CEMEX report full-year 2019 results Company experiences challenging year with weaker macroeconomic and market conditions 13/02/2020 10:42 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement report preliminary 2019 results Group publishes preliminary, unaudited figures for sales volumes, revenue, result and net debt 12/02/2020 17:26 | Quarrying New general manager appointment at EPC-UK Trained chemist Michelle Miller brings expertise to EPC-UK general manager role at Bramble Island 12/02/2020 17:08 | Quarrying Another record-breaking year for Martin Marietta Eighth consecutive year of growth makes 2019 the most profitable year in company’s history 11/02/2020 16:56 | Quarrying Prime Minister confirms HS2 will go ahead HS2 to go ahead, alongside radical improvements to local transport networks across the country 11/02/2020 11:07 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement sign global agreement with CheckProof Swedish app set to improve preventative maintenance in aggregates and asphalt business lines 04/02/2020 17:37 | Quarrying Influential energy role for BGS chief scientist Professor Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee 04/02/2020 14:55 | Asphalt & Surfacing Latest MPA figures reflect weakened activity UK construction frailty confirmed by falling demand for heavy-side building materials in 2019 04/02/2020 14:49 | Quarrying New traffic-management plan for Hills’ sites Company introduces new HGV traffic-management plant for two sites near Calne in Wiltshire 03/02/2020 09:30 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards national finalists revealed Shortlist announced for grand final at Devonshire Dome in Buxton during Hillhead 2020 31/01/2020 12:31 | Concrete New chairman takes over at HeidelbergCement Dr Dominik von Achten succeeds Dr Bernd Scheifele as chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement 29/01/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Welsh slate World Heritage Site bid submitted Slate landscape of north Wales formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status 27/01/2020 12:20 | SHE EPA’s replacement WOTUS rule released Replacement Waters of the United States rule protects waters and provides clarity for aggregates producers 22/01/2020 11:29 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team to meet future challenges Mineral Products Association announces new appointments as membership continues to grow 21/01/2020 17:44 | Quarrying ‘Get HS2 done’ says Mineral Products Association MPA calls on Prime Minister to make firm and early decision on high-speed rail link 18/01/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Keeping things local at Banks Mining Banks Mining expand local supply chain investment with appointment of Linden Fluid Power 17/01/2020 14:18 | Quarrying Cara Mills joins ever-growing team at Geo Appointment of new commercial manager brings wealth of industry experience as Geo Quarries look to expand 09/01/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brett Group become sole owners of Britannia Aggregates Company acquires Tarmac’s 50% shareholding in joint-venture marine aggregates business Load More Latest Jobs Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Crushers) Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors Pty Ltd are offering an extraordinary opportunity for a highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Crushers) to join their team in Australia More Jobs
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
06/04/2020 12:48 | Quarrying Construction work decline steepest since April 2009 Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008
06/04/2020 11:11 | Quarrying SigmaRoc: First-quarter trading ahead of estimates First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance
02/04/2020 20:08 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tarmac support NHS with national PPE donations Launch of employee-led campaign to donate face masks, gloves and goggles to frontline health workers
01/04/2020 08:25 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon announce closure of sites in Ireland Temporary suspension of production follows on from last week’s shutdown of most UK operations
31/03/2020 23:29 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Minister’s tribute to the construction sector Business Secretary acknowledges mineral products industry’s essential contribution to construction
31/03/2020 11:25 | SHE COVID-19: MPA issues new coronavirus resources Mineral Products Association publishes new Hot Topic advice and Guidance documents
31/03/2020 00:51 | Quarrying COVID-19: BAA statement of support to members British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus
31/03/2020 00:48 | Quarrying Senior management changes at CEMEX Expanded role for Sergio Mauricio Menéndez Medina appointed as president of EMEAA
31/03/2020 00:46 | Quarrying COVID-19: Quinn Building Products cease production Company joins growing list of firms temporarily suspending business operations due to coronavirus
26/03/2020 11:22 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon shutting down UK operations Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19
26/03/2020 11:19 | Quarrying SigmaRoc 2019 results and coronavirus update Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic
25/03/2020 14:34 | Quarrying COVID-19: MPA seeking more clarity and support for businesses Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce
18/03/2020 07:34 | Quarrying FTA launches COVID-19 resource for logistics Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector
17/03/2020 16:06 | Quarrying MPA calls for ‘cash bridge’ during COVID-19 crisis Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions
11/03/2020 17:25 | Quarrying Chancellor promises record infrastructure spend Budget 2020: More than £600 billion to be spent on infrastructure over next five years
11/03/2020 12:43 | Quarrying Breedon deliver 'excellent performance' in 2019 Group reports improved result from all three divisions despite challenging market conditions
10/03/2020 16:50 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries aiming for greater diversity Company organizes personal branding sessions in support of International Women’s Day
09/03/2020 14:23 | Quarrying Mountsorrel Quarry celebrates International Women’s Day Local MP Jane Hunt gives inspirational talk to the Leicestershire quarry’s 11 female employees
09/03/2020 14:20 | Quarrying Sarah Dines MP visits Longcliffe Member of Parliament sees vital role quarry company plays within local community and wider society
04/03/2020 10:56 | Concrete Sharp rise in construction output and orders Latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction PMI survey indicates fastest rise in output since December 2018
02/03/2020 13:23 | Quarrying MP Jane Hunt visits Mountsorrel Quarry UK’s largest granite quarry hosts visit by newly elected Member of Parliament for Loughborough
28/02/2020 16:29 | Quarrying CRH deliver good profit growth in 2019 Another year of growth with sales and profits up and further progress expected this year
28/02/2020 16:27 | Quarrying Successful year for Lafarge Holcim Company reports record operating profit, net income, earnings per share and free cash flow in 2019
22/02/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Grateful communities thank Hanson quarry staff Six employees from Shap Beck Quarry filled 500 sandbags for communities at risk of severe flooding
19/02/2020 18:17 | Quarrying Vulcan Materials Company report full-year results Double-digit growth in revenues in 2019 and double-digit earnings growth expected in 2020
18/02/2020 13:34 | SHE MPA awarded £6 million BEIS fuel-switching grant Association secures multi-million-pound award for groundbreaking decarbonization demonstration projects
14/02/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brexit decisions paying off for UK mining and quarrying firms UK mining and quarrying sector sees earnings on EU investments rocket following Brexit vote
13/02/2020 15:13 | Quarrying CEMEX report full-year 2019 results Company experiences challenging year with weaker macroeconomic and market conditions
13/02/2020 10:42 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement report preliminary 2019 results Group publishes preliminary, unaudited figures for sales volumes, revenue, result and net debt
12/02/2020 17:26 | Quarrying New general manager appointment at EPC-UK Trained chemist Michelle Miller brings expertise to EPC-UK general manager role at Bramble Island
12/02/2020 17:08 | Quarrying Another record-breaking year for Martin Marietta Eighth consecutive year of growth makes 2019 the most profitable year in company’s history
11/02/2020 16:56 | Quarrying Prime Minister confirms HS2 will go ahead HS2 to go ahead, alongside radical improvements to local transport networks across the country
11/02/2020 11:07 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement sign global agreement with CheckProof Swedish app set to improve preventative maintenance in aggregates and asphalt business lines
04/02/2020 17:37 | Quarrying Influential energy role for BGS chief scientist Professor Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee
04/02/2020 14:55 | Asphalt & Surfacing Latest MPA figures reflect weakened activity UK construction frailty confirmed by falling demand for heavy-side building materials in 2019
04/02/2020 14:49 | Quarrying New traffic-management plan for Hills’ sites Company introduces new HGV traffic-management plant for two sites near Calne in Wiltshire
03/02/2020 09:30 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards national finalists revealed Shortlist announced for grand final at Devonshire Dome in Buxton during Hillhead 2020
31/01/2020 12:31 | Concrete New chairman takes over at HeidelbergCement Dr Dominik von Achten succeeds Dr Bernd Scheifele as chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement
29/01/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Welsh slate World Heritage Site bid submitted Slate landscape of north Wales formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status
27/01/2020 12:20 | SHE EPA’s replacement WOTUS rule released Replacement Waters of the United States rule protects waters and provides clarity for aggregates producers
22/01/2020 11:29 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team to meet future challenges Mineral Products Association announces new appointments as membership continues to grow
21/01/2020 17:44 | Quarrying ‘Get HS2 done’ says Mineral Products Association MPA calls on Prime Minister to make firm and early decision on high-speed rail link
18/01/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Keeping things local at Banks Mining Banks Mining expand local supply chain investment with appointment of Linden Fluid Power
17/01/2020 14:18 | Quarrying Cara Mills joins ever-growing team at Geo Appointment of new commercial manager brings wealth of industry experience as Geo Quarries look to expand
09/01/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brett Group become sole owners of Britannia Aggregates Company acquires Tarmac’s 50% shareholding in joint-venture marine aggregates business
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Crushers) Rapid Crushing & Screening Contractors Pty Ltd are offering an extraordinary opportunity for a highly skilled Mechanical Maintenance Fitter (Crushers) to join their team in Australia
