Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 24/06/2025 15:14 | Quarrying Horton Quarry rail link reopens after 60 years Reinstated link will reduce vehicle movements on road network and cut associated CO2 emissions 24/06/2025 07:05 | Quarrying MPA: Industrial Strategy positive but devil is in the detail Mineral Products Association rues missed opportunity to take a more strategic approach to mineral supply 20/06/2025 08:27 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Government’s 10-year Infrastructure Strategy Mineral Products Association issues positive response to Government’s £725 billion plan 19/06/2025 14:25 | Quarrying Government publishes 10-year Infrastructure Strategy Decade-long Infrastructure Strategy to deliver stability, investment, and national renewal 19/06/2025 11:54 | Quarrying Connecting with the community More than 700 locals explore quarry operations at Chipping Sodbury Quarry open day 16/06/2025 16:35 | Quarrying 4D Capital Partners LLP acquire Hepworth Clay business Private equity firm acquires heritage specialist clay business in carve-out from Wavin Ltd 14/06/2025 07:00 | Quarrying Holcim UK launch Pro Range sports sands Highly permeable sands to keep sports facilities open and enhance year-round playability 12/06/2025 07:01 | Quarrying 2025 GB construction industry directories now available BDS publish annual suite of directories on aggregate sites, asphalt plants, ready-mix sites, and concrete product sites 11/06/2025 16:01 | Quarrying MPA welcomes go-ahead for Sizewell C Mineral Products Association says Government announcement is welcome signal of commitment 09/06/2025 15:29 | Quarrying Call to action on Landfill Tax consultation A crucial moment for the minerals industry and the circular economy, says British Aggregates Association 02/06/2025 15:44 | Quarrying Making sustainable construction a reality Holcim UK and Fuelre4m announce largest clean fuel technology rollout in UK construction 02/06/2025 09:55 | Quarrying Holcim plan Amrize spin-off for 23 June 100% spin-off to be completed by way of a 1:1 distribution of Amrize shares to Holcim shareholders 29/05/2025 11:55 | Quarrying Digital geological maps: BGS wants your feedback British Geological Survey looking to improve map compilation and dissemination procedures 29/05/2025 10:34 | Quarrying CDE commission silica sand plant in Scotland Fife Silica Sands expand operation and maximize product yield to meet growing demand 28/05/2025 16:45 | Quarrying New head of health and safety among key MPA appointments Amy Harris to succeed Colin Mew as Mineral Products Association’s new head of health and safety 28/05/2025 15:27 | Quarrying Tillicoultry Quarries acquire Middleton Aggregates Company continues to strengthen position as a trusted supplier of construction materials across the UK 21/05/2025 16:42 | Quarrying UK Minerals Yearbook 2024 released Annual publication provides essential information on production, consumption, and trade of UK minerals up to 2024 14/05/2025 11:51 | Quarrying Cemex director appointed to UK Government’s Freight Council Company’s UK supply chain director, Dave Hart, to help provide vital industry insight and experience 12/05/2025 15:05 | Quarrying Landfill Tax Reform: Major changes ahead British Aggregates Association issues call to action to members and the wider construction industry 09/05/2025 07:05 | Quarrying LRS appoint new national sales director Shane McCormick to drive strategic growth and customer engagement at Long Rake Spar 06/05/2025 12:01 | Quarrying Weak start to 2025 for GB heavy-side building materials sales Mineral Products Association says demand has weakened amid growing economic headwinds 02/05/2025 09:08 | Quarrying UKRI announces new chair of BGS board Prof. Paul Monks CB to step into the role later this year, succeeding Prof. Sir Keith O’Nions 30/04/2025 17:13 | Quarrying New study announced before Scottish Aggregates Tax starts MPA Scotland commissions research into the economic contribution of the mineral products industry 29/04/2025 15:28 | Quarrying Tarmac recognized as an Exemplar Employer Skills & Employment Alliance recognizes company’s commitment to developing skills and employment opportunities 28/04/2025 09:25 | Quarrying GRS secure full membership of Ethical Trading Initiative Company becomes one of only three suppliers of natural sone paving products to hold full membership 24/04/2025 10:31 | Quarrying Gwrhyd Quarry set for expansion Swansea-based Pennant sandstone quarry secures future with £1.45 million HSBC UK funding 17/04/2025 14:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chief financial officer Nancy Buese to oversee company’s global finance function and long-term value creation 16/04/2025 13:00 | Quarrying BAA announces appointment of new chairman Paul Boustead takes over from Ric Clemmy as chairman of the British Aggregates Association 14/04/2025 13:31 | Quarrying Making sustainable construction a reality Holcim UK launch construction industry roadmap after public sustainability perceptions revealed 14/04/2025 07:30 | Quarrying Volvo CE launch Volvo Site Operations New digital service maximizes quarry productivity by consolidating all machine and asset data across brands 11/04/2025 17:27 | Quarrying Consortium to develop autonomous technology for quarries HD Hyundai XiteSolution (HDX) partner with Gravis and Holcim to revolutionize autonomous machinery development 11/04/2025 13:09 | Quarrying Cemex Ventures drive construction innovation Corporate venture capital and open innovation unit launches third edition of its Leaplab programme 10/04/2025 08:56 | Quarrying Volvo CE launch Site Optimization consultancy service New consultancy service to boost efficiency and sustainability initially targeted at the quarrying sector 09/04/2025 19:09 | Quarrying MPA calls on NISTA to boost delivery on infrastructure strategy Association welcomes 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy Working Paper but says a few key changes still needed 08/04/2025 10:53 | Quarrying Amrize complete US$3.4 billion bond offering Key milestone successfully reached ahead of Holcim’s planned North American spin-off 04/04/2025 17:43 | Quarrying Addressing the gender pay gap with meaningful change Heidelberg Materials UK publish 2024 gender pay gap report; Focus on gender balance making an impact 02/04/2025 14:29 | Quarrying Sustain Alliance hosts Fleet Demonstration Day Future of low-carbon construction logistics and plant showcased at Tarmac’s Tilbury depot 01/04/2025 23:28 | Quarrying British Geological Survey releases new version of BGS BritPits Additional data reveals latest mineral workings around Great Britain and Northern Ireland 01/04/2025 15:07 | Quarrying Jaime Muguiro begins tenure as CEO of Cemex New chief executive officer takes over following retirement of former incumbent Fernando A. Gonzalez 01/04/2025 11:19 | Quarrying Cemex EMEA welcome new regional president José Antonio Cabrera will oversee all of Cemex’s operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa 28/03/2025 11:09 | Quarrying BAA calls for Government action British Aggregates Association urges Government to act to boost quarrying and construction growth 28/03/2025 11:05 | Quarrying Cemex publish 2024 Integrated Report Company showcases significant operational and sustainability advancements in latest report 28/03/2025 09:37 | Quarrying Holcim to unlock value with NextGen Growth 2030 Company announces new strategy for growth following planned listing of North American business 27/03/2025 10:05 | Quarrying MPA response to Spring Statement Statement underlines mineral products’ strategic role in delivering growth and national security 27/03/2025 08:57 | Quarrying Making sustainable construction a reality UK’s sustainable construction goals rely on more than addressing funding challenges alone, warns construction leader 26/03/2025 10:53 | Quarrying EPC-UK support best practice with new seminar schedule Company to deliver latest updates and education for drilling, blasting, and explosives sectors 26/03/2025 10:51 | Quarrying Championing rail freight and supply chain growth Rail Forum and Rail Freight Group strengthen partnership with renewed Memorandum of Understanding 25/03/2025 09:10 | Quarrying Holcim appoint Amrize designated executive officers Company takes next step towards planned spin-off with appointment of designated executive leaders Load More Latest Jobs Assistant Quarry Manager Breedon are looking for individuals to take an active role in supervising day-to-day operations along with the Quarry Manager More Jobs
24/06/2025 15:14 | Quarrying Horton Quarry rail link reopens after 60 years Reinstated link will reduce vehicle movements on road network and cut associated CO2 emissions
24/06/2025 07:05 | Quarrying MPA: Industrial Strategy positive but devil is in the detail Mineral Products Association rues missed opportunity to take a more strategic approach to mineral supply
20/06/2025 08:27 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Government’s 10-year Infrastructure Strategy Mineral Products Association issues positive response to Government’s £725 billion plan
19/06/2025 14:25 | Quarrying Government publishes 10-year Infrastructure Strategy Decade-long Infrastructure Strategy to deliver stability, investment, and national renewal
19/06/2025 11:54 | Quarrying Connecting with the community More than 700 locals explore quarry operations at Chipping Sodbury Quarry open day
16/06/2025 16:35 | Quarrying 4D Capital Partners LLP acquire Hepworth Clay business Private equity firm acquires heritage specialist clay business in carve-out from Wavin Ltd
14/06/2025 07:00 | Quarrying Holcim UK launch Pro Range sports sands Highly permeable sands to keep sports facilities open and enhance year-round playability
12/06/2025 07:01 | Quarrying 2025 GB construction industry directories now available BDS publish annual suite of directories on aggregate sites, asphalt plants, ready-mix sites, and concrete product sites
11/06/2025 16:01 | Quarrying MPA welcomes go-ahead for Sizewell C Mineral Products Association says Government announcement is welcome signal of commitment
09/06/2025 15:29 | Quarrying Call to action on Landfill Tax consultation A crucial moment for the minerals industry and the circular economy, says British Aggregates Association
02/06/2025 15:44 | Quarrying Making sustainable construction a reality Holcim UK and Fuelre4m announce largest clean fuel technology rollout in UK construction
02/06/2025 09:55 | Quarrying Holcim plan Amrize spin-off for 23 June 100% spin-off to be completed by way of a 1:1 distribution of Amrize shares to Holcim shareholders
29/05/2025 11:55 | Quarrying Digital geological maps: BGS wants your feedback British Geological Survey looking to improve map compilation and dissemination procedures
29/05/2025 10:34 | Quarrying CDE commission silica sand plant in Scotland Fife Silica Sands expand operation and maximize product yield to meet growing demand
28/05/2025 16:45 | Quarrying New head of health and safety among key MPA appointments Amy Harris to succeed Colin Mew as Mineral Products Association’s new head of health and safety
28/05/2025 15:27 | Quarrying Tillicoultry Quarries acquire Middleton Aggregates Company continues to strengthen position as a trusted supplier of construction materials across the UK
21/05/2025 16:42 | Quarrying UK Minerals Yearbook 2024 released Annual publication provides essential information on production, consumption, and trade of UK minerals up to 2024
14/05/2025 11:51 | Quarrying Cemex director appointed to UK Government’s Freight Council Company’s UK supply chain director, Dave Hart, to help provide vital industry insight and experience
12/05/2025 15:05 | Quarrying Landfill Tax Reform: Major changes ahead British Aggregates Association issues call to action to members and the wider construction industry
09/05/2025 07:05 | Quarrying LRS appoint new national sales director Shane McCormick to drive strategic growth and customer engagement at Long Rake Spar
06/05/2025 12:01 | Quarrying Weak start to 2025 for GB heavy-side building materials sales Mineral Products Association says demand has weakened amid growing economic headwinds
02/05/2025 09:08 | Quarrying UKRI announces new chair of BGS board Prof. Paul Monks CB to step into the role later this year, succeeding Prof. Sir Keith O’Nions
30/04/2025 17:13 | Quarrying New study announced before Scottish Aggregates Tax starts MPA Scotland commissions research into the economic contribution of the mineral products industry
29/04/2025 15:28 | Quarrying Tarmac recognized as an Exemplar Employer Skills & Employment Alliance recognizes company’s commitment to developing skills and employment opportunities
28/04/2025 09:25 | Quarrying GRS secure full membership of Ethical Trading Initiative Company becomes one of only three suppliers of natural sone paving products to hold full membership
24/04/2025 10:31 | Quarrying Gwrhyd Quarry set for expansion Swansea-based Pennant sandstone quarry secures future with £1.45 million HSBC UK funding
17/04/2025 14:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chief financial officer Nancy Buese to oversee company’s global finance function and long-term value creation
16/04/2025 13:00 | Quarrying BAA announces appointment of new chairman Paul Boustead takes over from Ric Clemmy as chairman of the British Aggregates Association
14/04/2025 13:31 | Quarrying Making sustainable construction a reality Holcim UK launch construction industry roadmap after public sustainability perceptions revealed
14/04/2025 07:30 | Quarrying Volvo CE launch Volvo Site Operations New digital service maximizes quarry productivity by consolidating all machine and asset data across brands
11/04/2025 17:27 | Quarrying Consortium to develop autonomous technology for quarries HD Hyundai XiteSolution (HDX) partner with Gravis and Holcim to revolutionize autonomous machinery development
11/04/2025 13:09 | Quarrying Cemex Ventures drive construction innovation Corporate venture capital and open innovation unit launches third edition of its Leaplab programme
10/04/2025 08:56 | Quarrying Volvo CE launch Site Optimization consultancy service New consultancy service to boost efficiency and sustainability initially targeted at the quarrying sector
09/04/2025 19:09 | Quarrying MPA calls on NISTA to boost delivery on infrastructure strategy Association welcomes 10 Year Infrastructure Strategy Working Paper but says a few key changes still needed
08/04/2025 10:53 | Quarrying Amrize complete US$3.4 billion bond offering Key milestone successfully reached ahead of Holcim’s planned North American spin-off
04/04/2025 17:43 | Quarrying Addressing the gender pay gap with meaningful change Heidelberg Materials UK publish 2024 gender pay gap report; Focus on gender balance making an impact
02/04/2025 14:29 | Quarrying Sustain Alliance hosts Fleet Demonstration Day Future of low-carbon construction logistics and plant showcased at Tarmac’s Tilbury depot
01/04/2025 23:28 | Quarrying British Geological Survey releases new version of BGS BritPits Additional data reveals latest mineral workings around Great Britain and Northern Ireland
01/04/2025 15:07 | Quarrying Jaime Muguiro begins tenure as CEO of Cemex New chief executive officer takes over following retirement of former incumbent Fernando A. Gonzalez
01/04/2025 11:19 | Quarrying Cemex EMEA welcome new regional president José Antonio Cabrera will oversee all of Cemex’s operations in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
28/03/2025 11:09 | Quarrying BAA calls for Government action British Aggregates Association urges Government to act to boost quarrying and construction growth
28/03/2025 11:05 | Quarrying Cemex publish 2024 Integrated Report Company showcases significant operational and sustainability advancements in latest report
28/03/2025 09:37 | Quarrying Holcim to unlock value with NextGen Growth 2030 Company announces new strategy for growth following planned listing of North American business
27/03/2025 10:05 | Quarrying MPA response to Spring Statement Statement underlines mineral products’ strategic role in delivering growth and national security
27/03/2025 08:57 | Quarrying Making sustainable construction a reality UK’s sustainable construction goals rely on more than addressing funding challenges alone, warns construction leader
26/03/2025 10:53 | Quarrying EPC-UK support best practice with new seminar schedule Company to deliver latest updates and education for drilling, blasting, and explosives sectors
26/03/2025 10:51 | Quarrying Championing rail freight and supply chain growth Rail Forum and Rail Freight Group strengthen partnership with renewed Memorandum of Understanding
25/03/2025 09:10 | Quarrying Holcim appoint Amrize designated executive officers Company takes next step towards planned spin-off with appointment of designated executive leaders
Assistant Quarry Manager Breedon are looking for individuals to take an active role in supervising day-to-day operations along with the Quarry Manager
