Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 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 08/01/2020 11:06 | Quarrying Breedon to acquire certain CEMEX UK assets Acquisition set to enhance Breedon’s position as a leading construction materials group in GB and Ireland 07/01/2020 16:27 | Quarrying IQ relaunches Crushing and Screening book Essential reference publication updated with new content, imagery and expert advice 02/01/2020 11:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chairman Richie Boucher succeeds Nicky Hartery who has decided to retire from the board with immediate effect 28/12/2019 06:02 | Concrete SBTi validates LafargeHolcim carbon targets Company’s global CO2-reduction targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 20/12/2019 09:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce year-end developments Company proposes group-wide senior credit facility and creation of Benelux advisory board 18/12/2019 18:26 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries pitch in for Aberdeen FC Company’s specialist sands and rootzone provide the base for Aberdeen FC development 17/12/2019 16:11 | Quarrying NEFirst Credit Union working with The Banks Group Successful credit union teams up with company to offer better money management and workplace saving opportunities 17/12/2019 16:05 | Quarrying Environment Agency visits Swinden Quarry Thirty-two representatives view entire operation including site’s complex water-management system 14/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying South & Wales IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed All eyes now on National Finals as South & Wales regional winners are announced in Cardiff 12/12/2019 10:52 | Quarrying Ibstock announce executive director appointment Kate Tinsley, managing director of Ibstock Clay, has been appointed to the main board 11/12/2019 12:35 | Concrete Forterra plc announce board change Ben Guyatt to take over as chief financial officer from Shatish Dasani who is leaving to pursue other opportunities 09/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying Scottish IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed Regional winners announced at Scottish branch annual dinner dance at Hilton Glasgow 03/12/2019 14:30 | Quarrying CRH announce non-executive board appointment Shaun Kelly, former global COO of KPMG, joins the board and takes on role of Audit Committee chairman 20/11/2019 11:25 | Quarrying Breedon release upbeat trading update Company delivers strong performance in the 10 months to the end of October 2019 12/11/2019 15:16 | Quarrying More IQ Excellence Awards finalists revealed Institute of Quarrying announces regional shortlist for the South of England & Wales 12/11/2019 15:12 | Quarrying BAA awards AOS certificate to Hullerhill Quarry Recently acquired Tillicoultry Quarries site completes British Aggregates Association Assessment of Operating Standards 12/11/2019 15:05 | Quarrying New CFO appointed at Mick George Group Alan Hardy appointed as chief financial officer to deliver long-term financial plan for the Group Load More Latest Jobs Health and Safety Manager - Sutton Coldfield H D Ricketts seek a suitably qualified individual to be responsible for overseeing all health and safety operations over their sites in the Sutton Coldfield area More Jobs
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
08/01/2020 11:06 | Quarrying Breedon to acquire certain CEMEX UK assets Acquisition set to enhance Breedon’s position as a leading construction materials group in GB and Ireland
07/01/2020 16:27 | Quarrying IQ relaunches Crushing and Screening book Essential reference publication updated with new content, imagery and expert advice
02/01/2020 11:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chairman Richie Boucher succeeds Nicky Hartery who has decided to retire from the board with immediate effect
28/12/2019 06:02 | Concrete SBTi validates LafargeHolcim carbon targets Company’s global CO2-reduction targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
20/12/2019 09:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce year-end developments Company proposes group-wide senior credit facility and creation of Benelux advisory board
18/12/2019 18:26 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries pitch in for Aberdeen FC Company’s specialist sands and rootzone provide the base for Aberdeen FC development
17/12/2019 16:11 | Quarrying NEFirst Credit Union working with The Banks Group Successful credit union teams up with company to offer better money management and workplace saving opportunities
17/12/2019 16:05 | Quarrying Environment Agency visits Swinden Quarry Thirty-two representatives view entire operation including site’s complex water-management system
14/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying South & Wales IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed All eyes now on National Finals as South & Wales regional winners are announced in Cardiff
12/12/2019 10:52 | Quarrying Ibstock announce executive director appointment Kate Tinsley, managing director of Ibstock Clay, has been appointed to the main board
11/12/2019 12:35 | Concrete Forterra plc announce board change Ben Guyatt to take over as chief financial officer from Shatish Dasani who is leaving to pursue other opportunities
09/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying Scottish IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed Regional winners announced at Scottish branch annual dinner dance at Hilton Glasgow
03/12/2019 14:30 | Quarrying CRH announce non-executive board appointment Shaun Kelly, former global COO of KPMG, joins the board and takes on role of Audit Committee chairman
20/11/2019 11:25 | Quarrying Breedon release upbeat trading update Company delivers strong performance in the 10 months to the end of October 2019
12/11/2019 15:16 | Quarrying More IQ Excellence Awards finalists revealed Institute of Quarrying announces regional shortlist for the South of England & Wales
12/11/2019 15:12 | Quarrying BAA awards AOS certificate to Hullerhill Quarry Recently acquired Tillicoultry Quarries site completes British Aggregates Association Assessment of Operating Standards
12/11/2019 15:05 | Quarrying New CFO appointed at Mick George Group Alan Hardy appointed as chief financial officer to deliver long-term financial plan for the Group
Health and Safety Manager - Sutton Coldfield H D Ricketts seek a suitably qualified individual to be responsible for overseeing all health and safety operations over their sites in the Sutton Coldfield area
