By Dr Ian M Lancaster, UK technical manager, Nynas Bitumen

One of Europe’s most cutting-edge asphalt mixing plants commences operation

Benninghoven work in partnership to renew old technology through retrofitting

New functions in WITOS Paving Docu and WITOS Paving Plus increase both the simplicity and the accuracy of job site documentation and process optimization

By Sarah Fry, head of membership and marketing, Institute of Quarrying

By Dr Martyn Kenny, sustainability director, Tarmac

The recent announcement of the proposed merger between the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and the National Stone Centre (NSC) marks an exciting new chapter for both organizations

Richard Kershaw, technical manager with CEMEX UK, discusses why continuous improvement and collaboration in concrete technology is critical in meeting decarbonization targets on the roadmap to Net Zero

Berkshire Engineering Supplies create three bespoke concrete batching plants for the Chiltern Tunnel section of the HS2 project. Dan Gilkes reports

By Chris Leese, director, MPA UK Concrete

Iain Walpole, environmental sustainability manager at Hanson UK, describes three industry-leading hydrogen projects the company is involved with that are important levers in its commitment to reaching net-zero carbon by 2050

2021 Fellows’ Lunch and Student Awards at Coombe Abbey

Molson Group highlight their single-source supply capabilities during a series of open days at their Avonmouth depot and headquarters

How one long-established London-based company is using McCloskey machines to create sustainable, affordable recycled aggregates for the benefit of customers and the environment

CDE solution replaces three existing plants and boosts efficiency by 60 percent

Quick Q&A session with Rokbak managing director Paul Douglas, who began his career with the company more than 35 years ago

Doosan complete the introduction of their next-generation DL-7 wheel loader range

Originally unveiled last year, Dan Gilkes takes a closer look at Liebherr’s new 28-tonne articulated dumptruck in action on a demonstration site in the UK

IQ has undertaken a programme of software enhancements that enables members to view their CPD progress via a series of informative graphics

Fifty years of nature recovery through quarry restoration

Mark Godden of Portland Stone discusses stone mining on the Isle of Portland

Jeff Keeling, sales and marketing manager for Brokk, discusses the advantages of using demolition robots over excavator-mounted attachments

Recently purchased Terex Finlay J-1160 tracked jaw crusher and 883+ mobile screener supplied by Molson Group help drive high-quality recycled aggregate production for Hart’s Haulage

Two-day showcase exhibition and conference for the recycling, demolition and waste-management sectors returns to Stoneleigh Park

Bobcat enter the wheel loader market and introduce new R-Series skid-steers and compact track loaders

New Good Practice Guide for Handling Soils in Mineral Workings

Opportunities, constraints and possible consequences for the industry

Drilling and blasting specialists EPC-UK utilize their digital expertise to improve their customers’ crushing capabilities

Company invests in major refit and upgrade of workshop facilities

Spill kits are an important and effective way of managing potentially dangerous spills and leaks, but it is important to ensure that the right type of spill kit is used to handle spills safely and efficiently

Where are they now?

By Dr Martyn Kenny, sustainability director, Tarmac

Bristol-based Kelston Sparkes celebrate ISO 9001 and ISO 45001 certification

CDE celebrate and champion their female engineers for International Women in Engineering Day

Subsidiary of Tunisian Sebri Group leads North African glass sand market thanks to CDE solution

DXB Pump continue to develop low-emission pump solutions for UK quarry industry

New IQ e-learning programmes

QM reports on the British Aggregates Association’s 2021 seminar proceedings

Fifteen McCloskey machines behind milestone achievement for Brookland Sand & Aggregates

TotalEnergies’ bitumen division explores the sustainability and durability of asphalt additives and their role in the drive towards net-zero carbon

The importance of interlayer bond coat application during pavement construction and maintenance

The overall impact of IMO 2020, COVID-19 and the closure of outdated refineries has increased the benefit of bitumen expertise and specialization. The question is who will produce bitumen in the future?

Martin Engineering explain why the most effective way to mitigate risks is to design the hazard out of the conveyor component or system

Overcoming the challenges in the mineral extraction and processing industry

Members are invited to step up to board roles to influence the development of the IQ and boost their own careers

Interact Analysis discuss how advances in technology are opening up a promising landscape for the future of electrified heavy-duty vehicles

John Corcoran, managing director of Chepstow Plant International (CPI), discusses the importance of decarbonizing heavy construction plant through robust carbon footprint accounting, fleet-management services and an innovative mindset to help build a low-carbon future

Enough is enough: it is time for industry to stand up, be proud, be counted and challenge more, says Nigel Jackson, chief executive of the Mineral Products Association