Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 06/12/2024 16:35 | Quarrying ‘Responsible, Sustainable, Essential Minerals’ ITN Business and MPA collaborate to launch compelling, high-quality news-style digital programme 06/12/2024 12:32 | Quarrying CRH announce interim chief financial officer Alan Connolly appointed to interim role as search goes on for permanent successor to Jim Mintern 06/12/2024 09:43 | Quarrying Holcim progress North American spin-off Planned spin-off of company’s North American business expected to occur in the first half of 2025 03/12/2024 11:49 | Quarrying Kilwaughter announce 100% renewable energy agreement Two-year renewable energy deal with Power NI marks significant step on company’s sustainability journey 28/11/2024 12:55 | Quarrying Game-changing partnership moves forward Volvo CE and Heidelberg Materials advance partnership to decarbonize construction materials 25/11/2024 15:44 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries respond to urgent challenge Company calls for urgent action to strengthen UK infrastructure resilience following ‘biblical’ rainfall events 21/11/2024 11:47 | Quarrying Breedon strengthen sustainability credentials Validation of science-based targets demonstrates company’s commitment to reducing emissions 21/11/2024 11:13 | Quarrying Protecting Norfolk’s fast-eroding coastline Aggregate Industries supply 70,000 tonnes of rock armour for coastal-management schemes 12/11/2024 11:27 | Quarrying Major palaeontological find at Grange Top Quarry Discovery highlights important role quarrying plays in uncovering palaeontological history 08/11/2024 08:55 | Quarrying Cemex restore natural habitat using drones Drone technology being used to reintroduce large area of native plants at Croatian quarry 07/11/2024 14:37 | Quarrying Mannok formally welcomed into Cimsa family Mannok brand to be retained as a growth hub for Cimsa and Sabanci in Ireland and the UK 07/11/2024 11:16 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries complete 92h volunteer effort Dedicated team restores poignant Shot at Dawn Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum 05/11/2024 14:32 | Quarrying Signs of stabilization in key construction mineral markets MPA says cautious upward trend in third quarter suggests demand for construction materials now stabilizing 31/10/2024 10:24 | Quarrying Autumn Budget 2024: Industry responses Key trade organizations issue reactions and responses to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 31/10/2024 09:06 | Quarrying Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates acquire Resins R Us Acquisition strengthens Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates’ national coverage with new site in East Anglia 29/10/2024 14:49 | Quarrying Cemex and Victa Railfreight continue partnership at Dove Holes Companies renew successful rail terminal operations partnership at key Peak District quarry 29/10/2024 12:44 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries help preserve history from coastal erosion Company supplies 1,000 tonnes of armour-stone from Bardon Hill Quarry for Hurst Castle preservation project 28/10/2024 11:27 | Quarrying Four new board appointments at Tillicoultry Quarries Company strengthens leadership team with internal appointment of four new directors 18/10/2024 09:50 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries back new Government Taskforce Company offers full support of its experts and capabilities to newly created Floods Resilience Taskforce 15/10/2024 17:03 | Quarrying Kilwaughter Minerals acquired by Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain reach binding agreement to acquire Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor 14/10/2024 16:57 | Quarrying MPA: Industrial Strategy risks being ‘a missed opportunity’ Association concerned draft Industrial Strategy fails to detail vital role of foundation industries 14/10/2024 16:03 | Quarrying Driverless dumptrucks revolutionize Norwegian quarry operation Romarheim quadruple output in 12 months using automated dumptrucks at Eikefet Quarry 14/10/2024 14:59 | Quarrying Tackling coastal erosion in Newhaven Aggregate Industries supply over 800 tonnes of rock for harbour revetment recharge programme 10/10/2024 12:47 | Quarrying RheEnergise welcome support for investment in energy storage UK Government announces new scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage 02/10/2024 23:41 | Quarrying Vulcan to acquire Wake Stone Corporation Value-enhancing acquisition to provide 60 years of quality reserves in high growth area 25/09/2024 18:57 | Quarrying Budget 2024: MPA sets out clear recommendations Association calls on Chancellor to back UK minerals industry for growth and clean energy 25/09/2024 07:38 | Quarrying Hills Group announce new divisional managing director Steve Huntly appointed as company’s new divisional managing director - Quarry Products 24/09/2024 10:26 | Quarrying CRH announce CEO succession Jim Mintern appointed to succeed Albert Manifold as company’s next chief executive officer 04/09/2024 11:37 | Quarrying RFG welcomes Government commitment to rail freight Rail Freight Group responds to today’s announcement on the establishment of Shadow Great British Railways 03/09/2024 17:23 | Quarrying Holcim announce new leadership appointments Accomplished business leaders take up new positions at core of Holcim’s next era of growth 03/09/2024 11:37 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries provide coastal defence resilience in Lancashire Company supplying rock armour and aggregate for sea-defence project at Rossall Beach 02/09/2024 09:38 | Quarrying SigmaRoc complete acquisition of CRH’s Polish lime operations Final phase of CRH’s European lime divestment concluded with SigmaRoc’s acquisition of Ovetill Investments 26/08/2024 11:54 | Quarrying Boral acquire Culcairn Quarry in New South Wales Strategic land acquisition will extend rock resources in the region by more than 20 years 15/08/2024 09:32 | Quarrying Martin Marietta celebrate 30 years as a publicly traded company In-person and virtual celebratory event livestreamed to every employee across North America 07/08/2024 12:39 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries deliver rock-solid protection Company supplies vital granite armour-stone for £29 million Stallingborough sea coastal defence scheme 07/08/2024 11:52 | Quarrying Major lime plant investment in Melton Ross Singleton Birch to enhance lime production capabilities with significant investment at North Lincolnshire plant 07/08/2024 08:40 | Quarrying New regional base for GRS Company opens new office in East Anglia to help support future growth plans and serve local aggregates market 31/07/2024 16:39 | Quarrying Patchy improvement in heavy-side materials markets amid ongoing challenges Latest MPA market sales survey shows modest improvement in sales of aggregates and asphalt in Q2 2024 31/07/2024 14:53 | Quarrying Hillhouse Quarry Group acquire Skene Group Latest acquisition strengthens Ayrshire-based company’s market presence in Scotland 30/07/2024 09:43 | Quarrying SigmaRoc report strong first-half results Group delivers strong first-half trading and operational performance with increased expectations for full year 30/07/2024 08:19 | Quarrying Heidelberg Materials continue to expand US footprint Company to acquire New York-based Carver Sand & Gravel strengthening foothold in growing local core market 24/07/2024 16:57 | Quarrying Jon Prichard steps down as MPA chief executive Mineral Products Association chief executive steps down after two years due to personal reasons 24/07/2024 08:09 | Quarrying Breedon deliver resilient first-half performance Construction materials group announces results for the six months ended 30 June 2024 20/07/2024 14:35 | Quarrying Swindon’s mammoth graveyard yields more palaeontological wonders Third dig at Hills Quarry Products’ Cerney Wick site yields further artefacts and mammoth remains 17/07/2024 16:22 | Quarrying Funding boost for Sibelco provides extra flexibility Company successfully completes placement of six-year bond for an amount of €500 million 16/07/2024 15:19 | Quarrying Heidelberg Materials further strengthen US footprint Trio of acquisitions complements company’s existing footprints in Pennsylvania and Texas 16/07/2024 09:20 | Quarrying Cemex advance US growth strategy Company enters into joint-venture agreement with Couch Aggregates and Premier Holdings 15/07/2024 10:41 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries UK appoint new CEO Lee Sleight to succeed Dragan Maksimovic as chief executive officer of Aggregate Industries UK Load More Latest Jobs Wirtgen - 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06/12/2024 16:35 | Quarrying ‘Responsible, Sustainable, Essential Minerals’ ITN Business and MPA collaborate to launch compelling, high-quality news-style digital programme
06/12/2024 12:32 | Quarrying CRH announce interim chief financial officer Alan Connolly appointed to interim role as search goes on for permanent successor to Jim Mintern
06/12/2024 09:43 | Quarrying Holcim progress North American spin-off Planned spin-off of company’s North American business expected to occur in the first half of 2025
03/12/2024 11:49 | Quarrying Kilwaughter announce 100% renewable energy agreement Two-year renewable energy deal with Power NI marks significant step on company’s sustainability journey
28/11/2024 12:55 | Quarrying Game-changing partnership moves forward Volvo CE and Heidelberg Materials advance partnership to decarbonize construction materials
25/11/2024 15:44 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries respond to urgent challenge Company calls for urgent action to strengthen UK infrastructure resilience following ‘biblical’ rainfall events
21/11/2024 11:47 | Quarrying Breedon strengthen sustainability credentials Validation of science-based targets demonstrates company’s commitment to reducing emissions
21/11/2024 11:13 | Quarrying Protecting Norfolk’s fast-eroding coastline Aggregate Industries supply 70,000 tonnes of rock armour for coastal-management schemes
12/11/2024 11:27 | Quarrying Major palaeontological find at Grange Top Quarry Discovery highlights important role quarrying plays in uncovering palaeontological history
08/11/2024 08:55 | Quarrying Cemex restore natural habitat using drones Drone technology being used to reintroduce large area of native plants at Croatian quarry
07/11/2024 14:37 | Quarrying Mannok formally welcomed into Cimsa family Mannok brand to be retained as a growth hub for Cimsa and Sabanci in Ireland and the UK
07/11/2024 11:16 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries complete 92h volunteer effort Dedicated team restores poignant Shot at Dawn Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum
05/11/2024 14:32 | Quarrying Signs of stabilization in key construction mineral markets MPA says cautious upward trend in third quarter suggests demand for construction materials now stabilizing
31/10/2024 10:24 | Quarrying Autumn Budget 2024: Industry responses Key trade organizations issue reactions and responses to the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget
31/10/2024 09:06 | Quarrying Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates acquire Resins R Us Acquisition strengthens Derbyshire Specialist Aggregates’ national coverage with new site in East Anglia
29/10/2024 14:49 | Quarrying Cemex and Victa Railfreight continue partnership at Dove Holes Companies renew successful rail terminal operations partnership at key Peak District quarry
29/10/2024 12:44 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries help preserve history from coastal erosion Company supplies 1,000 tonnes of armour-stone from Bardon Hill Quarry for Hurst Castle preservation project
28/10/2024 11:27 | Quarrying Four new board appointments at Tillicoultry Quarries Company strengthens leadership team with internal appointment of four new directors
18/10/2024 09:50 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries back new Government Taskforce Company offers full support of its experts and capabilities to newly created Floods Resilience Taskforce
15/10/2024 17:03 | Quarrying Kilwaughter Minerals acquired by Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain reach binding agreement to acquire Northern Irish quarrying and mineral processor
14/10/2024 16:57 | Quarrying MPA: Industrial Strategy risks being ‘a missed opportunity’ Association concerned draft Industrial Strategy fails to detail vital role of foundation industries
14/10/2024 16:03 | Quarrying Driverless dumptrucks revolutionize Norwegian quarry operation Romarheim quadruple output in 12 months using automated dumptrucks at Eikefet Quarry
14/10/2024 14:59 | Quarrying Tackling coastal erosion in Newhaven Aggregate Industries supply over 800 tonnes of rock for harbour revetment recharge programme
10/10/2024 12:47 | Quarrying RheEnergise welcome support for investment in energy storage UK Government announces new scheme to attract investment in renewable energy storage
02/10/2024 23:41 | Quarrying Vulcan to acquire Wake Stone Corporation Value-enhancing acquisition to provide 60 years of quality reserves in high growth area
25/09/2024 18:57 | Quarrying Budget 2024: MPA sets out clear recommendations Association calls on Chancellor to back UK minerals industry for growth and clean energy
25/09/2024 07:38 | Quarrying Hills Group announce new divisional managing director Steve Huntly appointed as company’s new divisional managing director - Quarry Products
24/09/2024 10:26 | Quarrying CRH announce CEO succession Jim Mintern appointed to succeed Albert Manifold as company’s next chief executive officer
04/09/2024 11:37 | Quarrying RFG welcomes Government commitment to rail freight Rail Freight Group responds to today’s announcement on the establishment of Shadow Great British Railways
03/09/2024 17:23 | Quarrying Holcim announce new leadership appointments Accomplished business leaders take up new positions at core of Holcim’s next era of growth
03/09/2024 11:37 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries provide coastal defence resilience in Lancashire Company supplying rock armour and aggregate for sea-defence project at Rossall Beach
02/09/2024 09:38 | Quarrying SigmaRoc complete acquisition of CRH’s Polish lime operations Final phase of CRH’s European lime divestment concluded with SigmaRoc’s acquisition of Ovetill Investments
26/08/2024 11:54 | Quarrying Boral acquire Culcairn Quarry in New South Wales Strategic land acquisition will extend rock resources in the region by more than 20 years
15/08/2024 09:32 | Quarrying Martin Marietta celebrate 30 years as a publicly traded company In-person and virtual celebratory event livestreamed to every employee across North America
07/08/2024 12:39 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries deliver rock-solid protection Company supplies vital granite armour-stone for £29 million Stallingborough sea coastal defence scheme
07/08/2024 11:52 | Quarrying Major lime plant investment in Melton Ross Singleton Birch to enhance lime production capabilities with significant investment at North Lincolnshire plant
07/08/2024 08:40 | Quarrying New regional base for GRS Company opens new office in East Anglia to help support future growth plans and serve local aggregates market
31/07/2024 16:39 | Quarrying Patchy improvement in heavy-side materials markets amid ongoing challenges Latest MPA market sales survey shows modest improvement in sales of aggregates and asphalt in Q2 2024
31/07/2024 14:53 | Quarrying Hillhouse Quarry Group acquire Skene Group Latest acquisition strengthens Ayrshire-based company’s market presence in Scotland
30/07/2024 09:43 | Quarrying SigmaRoc report strong first-half results Group delivers strong first-half trading and operational performance with increased expectations for full year
30/07/2024 08:19 | Quarrying Heidelberg Materials continue to expand US footprint Company to acquire New York-based Carver Sand & Gravel strengthening foothold in growing local core market
24/07/2024 16:57 | Quarrying Jon Prichard steps down as MPA chief executive Mineral Products Association chief executive steps down after two years due to personal reasons
24/07/2024 08:09 | Quarrying Breedon deliver resilient first-half performance Construction materials group announces results for the six months ended 30 June 2024
20/07/2024 14:35 | Quarrying Swindon’s mammoth graveyard yields more palaeontological wonders Third dig at Hills Quarry Products’ Cerney Wick site yields further artefacts and mammoth remains
17/07/2024 16:22 | Quarrying Funding boost for Sibelco provides extra flexibility Company successfully completes placement of six-year bond for an amount of €500 million
16/07/2024 15:19 | Quarrying Heidelberg Materials further strengthen US footprint Trio of acquisitions complements company’s existing footprints in Pennsylvania and Texas
16/07/2024 09:20 | Quarrying Cemex advance US growth strategy Company enters into joint-venture agreement with Couch Aggregates and Premier Holdings
15/07/2024 10:41 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries UK appoint new CEO Lee Sleight to succeed Dragan Maksimovic as chief executive officer of Aggregate Industries UK
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