Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 16/03/2021 12:39 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital conference programme announced Programme announced for the online New Horizons I Building the Recovery Conference 15/03/2021 17:29 | Quarrying Hanson open new rail depot in Liverpool Company’s latest aggregates rail depot set to reduce vehicle movements and CO2 emissions 11/03/2021 16:41 | SHE Mannok appoint new sustainability manager Paul Monaghan appointed to newly created role to drive company’s 'top-priority' sustainability agenda 11/03/2021 16:39 | Quarrying Breedon deliver resilient performance Sharp fall in pre-tax profit for full-year 2020; revenue and volumes remained largely unchanged 08/03/2021 19:18 | Plant & Equipment Hillhead postponed until 21–23 June 2022 Continuing uncertainty around travel restrictions and social distancing measures forces postponement 08/03/2021 10:11 | Quarrying Earthline open new ironstone site Company celebrates 30th anniversary with acquisition of Wroxton Fields Quarry from Peter Bennie 04/03/2021 18:14 | Quarrying CRH report 2020 full-year results Global group delivers robust performance with record profitability, margins and cash generation 04/03/2021 13:49 | Concrete Construction sector rebounds in February Activity in construction sector bounced back last month amid boost from commercial work 03/03/2021 19:45 | Quarrying MPA Spring Budget response Mineral Products Association welcomes Aggregates Levy freeze but disappointed by future tax hikes 03/03/2021 16:56 | Quarrying MPA publishes Sustainability Report 2020 Latest SD report highlights continuing improvement across the mineral products sector 01/03/2021 12:24 | SHE HSA begins Irish quarry safety blitz This week sees the start of a two-week inspection campaign focusing on vehicle and pedestrian safety 28/02/2021 16:11 | Quarrying Ibstock welcome Brickmakers Quality Charter Brick Development Association launches new quality mark promoting responsible sourcing of clay bricks 24/02/2021 21:57 | Quarrying Diversity and inclusion accolade for Tarmac Tarmac awarded Clear Assured Bronze Standard for commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace 17/02/2021 14:36 | Quarrying MPA launches new website Fresh platform for the Mineral Products Association as newly designed website goes live 08/02/2021 15:14 | Quarrying Tarmac kick-start National Apprenticeship Week Current apprentices take to company’s social media channels to share first-hand insights 04/02/2021 18:05 | Quarrying Clean construction: unlocking net zero Tarmac are calling on industry professionals to share their views on carbon reduction and net zero 04/02/2021 17:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc issue full-year trading update 2020 a year of continued strategic progress with final results expected to be ahead of current market expectations 04/02/2021 17:55 | Quarrying UK construction output slips in January Survey reveals renewed downturn in commercial activity as house building recovery loses momentum 04/02/2021 09:49 | Quarrying 2020: Most challenging year for mineral products But demand picked up in Q4 and MPA cautiously optimistic of further growth in 2021 and 2022 02/02/2021 22:29 | Concrete Two bolt-on acquisitions for LafargeHolcim Company looks to accelerate growth in Europe with further bolt-on acquisitions in key areas 02/02/2021 15:58 | Quarrying More land for Hanson-RSPB wetland project Ouse Fen nature reserve gains a further 80ha of restored land from Needingworth Quarry 29/01/2021 16:46 | Quarrying ISO 9001 re-certification for Aggregate Industries Company achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation for another three years 27/01/2021 10:40 | Quarrying New freight hubs for Walsh at Port of Tilbury Walsh and Port of Tilbury announce major investment and expansion of aggregates supply business 26/01/2021 00:26 | Quarrying GCCA announces new biodiversity policy Association outlines commitment to positive action towards the achievement of Net Positive Impact 22/01/2021 12:38 | Concrete CPA Construction Industry Scenarios 2020/21 Construction Products Association says industry bouncing back despite W-shaped recession and recovery 15/01/2021 13:44 | Quarrying New Aggregates MD at Aggregate Industries Andy Swinnerton appointed to spearhead growth of company’s Aggregates business unit 14/01/2021 10:41 | Quarrying IQ member receives Queen’s Honour John McDowell picks up an MBE for services to industry and charity in Northern Ireland 13/01/2021 11:23 | Quarrying Mineral products – an essential industry 400 million tonnes per annum confirms mineral products industry as UK’s biggest producer 08/01/2021 12:45 | Quarrying Changes to employment law – are you ready? Legal expert highlights six key employment law issues employers need to plan for in 2021 07/01/2021 19:01 | Quarrying Record year for Welsh Slate minerals and aggregates Crushed products division bucks coronavirus lockdowns to achieve record sales in 2020 07/01/2021 10:23 | Asphalt & Surfacing Construction recovery continues in December Positive end to 2020 with sustained rebound in construction sector business activity led by house building 23/12/2020 17:27 | Quarrying New expanded credit facility for SigmaRoc SigmaRoc enter into new syndicated senior credit facility of up to £125 million led by Santander UK 22/12/2020 23:10 | Quarrying Breedon issue update on recent trading performance Strong performance in fourth quarter; underlying EBIT for full year likely to be ahead of market expectations 20/12/2020 00:02 | Quarrying Boral to sell Meridian Brick business Wienerberger to acquire North American clay brick joint venture for US$250 million 17/12/2020 10:15 | Quarrying BAA Quarry of the Year 2020 announced Gill Mill Quarry comes out on top in this year’s British Aggregates Association AOS award scheme 16/12/2020 21:01 | Quarrying BDS publish second Output report – Aggregates ‘Estimated Outputs of Pits & Quarries and Marine Wharves in Great Britain’ now available 10/12/2020 11:28 | Quarrying Sibelco slash carbon emissions at Lommel New wind turbines at Belgian silica sand site demonstrate company’s commitment to sustainable operations 09/12/2020 15:41 | Aggregate Recycling CEMEX Ventures invests in Soil Connect Soil Connect digitalizes excavation material management and reduces waste to landfill 09/12/2020 14:20 | Quarrying Resilient performance from SigmaRoc Revenue up 78% to £114 million in 11 months to 30 November, compared with same period last year 01/12/2020 15:08 | Quarrying Mannok restructure Irish sales management team New appointments to strengthen focus on key geographical regions and core market segments 26/11/2020 15:37 | Quarrying Forging closer links with local suppliers Longcliffe Quarries make local business relationships a priority, as is the case with blast specialists EPC-UK 25/11/2020 19:14 | Quarrying Spending Review: ‘Delivery on promises and plans is vital,' says MPA Mineral Products Association calls for an end to ‘dither and delay’ on delivery of major projects 25/11/2020 11:51 | Asphalt & Surfacing Flogas building LPG pipeline to Avonmouth Project represents biggest capital investment in the history of the UK off-grid gas market 25/11/2020 00:26 | Quarrying Rail freight milestone for CEMEX UK Company transports 2 million tonnes by rail, saving 100,000 road movements and 12,500 tonnes of CO2 24/11/2020 15:45 | Quarrying Port project success for Brett Aggregates ‘Project of the Year’ award for Newhaven Port scheme; new 10-year freight contract with DB Cargo 24/11/2020 14:42 | Quarrying Breedon appoint CFO designate James Brotherton to join company as chief financial officer designate on 1 January 2021 23/11/2020 00:37 | Quarrying Virtual event facilitates important conversations CDE Engineering Insights symposium examines trends and challenges in materials processing industry 19/11/2020 15:10 | Quarrying BLA Sustainable Development Report 2020 British Lime Association report emphasizes important contribution of UK lime sector in challenging times Load More Latest Jobs Quarry Manager Hillhouse Group have an exciting opportunity for a Quarry Manager based at their Soutra Mains Quarry in Mid Lothian More Jobs
16/03/2021 12:39 | Quarrying Hillhead Digital conference programme announced Programme announced for the online New Horizons I Building the Recovery Conference
15/03/2021 17:29 | Quarrying Hanson open new rail depot in Liverpool Company’s latest aggregates rail depot set to reduce vehicle movements and CO2 emissions
11/03/2021 16:41 | SHE Mannok appoint new sustainability manager Paul Monaghan appointed to newly created role to drive company’s 'top-priority' sustainability agenda
11/03/2021 16:39 | Quarrying Breedon deliver resilient performance Sharp fall in pre-tax profit for full-year 2020; revenue and volumes remained largely unchanged
08/03/2021 19:18 | Plant & Equipment Hillhead postponed until 21–23 June 2022 Continuing uncertainty around travel restrictions and social distancing measures forces postponement
08/03/2021 10:11 | Quarrying Earthline open new ironstone site Company celebrates 30th anniversary with acquisition of Wroxton Fields Quarry from Peter Bennie
04/03/2021 18:14 | Quarrying CRH report 2020 full-year results Global group delivers robust performance with record profitability, margins and cash generation
04/03/2021 13:49 | Concrete Construction sector rebounds in February Activity in construction sector bounced back last month amid boost from commercial work
03/03/2021 19:45 | Quarrying MPA Spring Budget response Mineral Products Association welcomes Aggregates Levy freeze but disappointed by future tax hikes
03/03/2021 16:56 | Quarrying MPA publishes Sustainability Report 2020 Latest SD report highlights continuing improvement across the mineral products sector
01/03/2021 12:24 | SHE HSA begins Irish quarry safety blitz This week sees the start of a two-week inspection campaign focusing on vehicle and pedestrian safety
28/02/2021 16:11 | Quarrying Ibstock welcome Brickmakers Quality Charter Brick Development Association launches new quality mark promoting responsible sourcing of clay bricks
24/02/2021 21:57 | Quarrying Diversity and inclusion accolade for Tarmac Tarmac awarded Clear Assured Bronze Standard for commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace
17/02/2021 14:36 | Quarrying MPA launches new website Fresh platform for the Mineral Products Association as newly designed website goes live
08/02/2021 15:14 | Quarrying Tarmac kick-start National Apprenticeship Week Current apprentices take to company’s social media channels to share first-hand insights
04/02/2021 18:05 | Quarrying Clean construction: unlocking net zero Tarmac are calling on industry professionals to share their views on carbon reduction and net zero
04/02/2021 17:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc issue full-year trading update 2020 a year of continued strategic progress with final results expected to be ahead of current market expectations
04/02/2021 17:55 | Quarrying UK construction output slips in January Survey reveals renewed downturn in commercial activity as house building recovery loses momentum
04/02/2021 09:49 | Quarrying 2020: Most challenging year for mineral products But demand picked up in Q4 and MPA cautiously optimistic of further growth in 2021 and 2022
02/02/2021 22:29 | Concrete Two bolt-on acquisitions for LafargeHolcim Company looks to accelerate growth in Europe with further bolt-on acquisitions in key areas
02/02/2021 15:58 | Quarrying More land for Hanson-RSPB wetland project Ouse Fen nature reserve gains a further 80ha of restored land from Needingworth Quarry
29/01/2021 16:46 | Quarrying ISO 9001 re-certification for Aggregate Industries Company achieves ISO 9001 Quality Management System accreditation for another three years
27/01/2021 10:40 | Quarrying New freight hubs for Walsh at Port of Tilbury Walsh and Port of Tilbury announce major investment and expansion of aggregates supply business
26/01/2021 00:26 | Quarrying GCCA announces new biodiversity policy Association outlines commitment to positive action towards the achievement of Net Positive Impact
22/01/2021 12:38 | Concrete CPA Construction Industry Scenarios 2020/21 Construction Products Association says industry bouncing back despite W-shaped recession and recovery
15/01/2021 13:44 | Quarrying New Aggregates MD at Aggregate Industries Andy Swinnerton appointed to spearhead growth of company’s Aggregates business unit
14/01/2021 10:41 | Quarrying IQ member receives Queen’s Honour John McDowell picks up an MBE for services to industry and charity in Northern Ireland
13/01/2021 11:23 | Quarrying Mineral products – an essential industry 400 million tonnes per annum confirms mineral products industry as UK’s biggest producer
08/01/2021 12:45 | Quarrying Changes to employment law – are you ready? Legal expert highlights six key employment law issues employers need to plan for in 2021
07/01/2021 19:01 | Quarrying Record year for Welsh Slate minerals and aggregates Crushed products division bucks coronavirus lockdowns to achieve record sales in 2020
07/01/2021 10:23 | Asphalt & Surfacing Construction recovery continues in December Positive end to 2020 with sustained rebound in construction sector business activity led by house building
23/12/2020 17:27 | Quarrying New expanded credit facility for SigmaRoc SigmaRoc enter into new syndicated senior credit facility of up to £125 million led by Santander UK
22/12/2020 23:10 | Quarrying Breedon issue update on recent trading performance Strong performance in fourth quarter; underlying EBIT for full year likely to be ahead of market expectations
20/12/2020 00:02 | Quarrying Boral to sell Meridian Brick business Wienerberger to acquire North American clay brick joint venture for US$250 million
17/12/2020 10:15 | Quarrying BAA Quarry of the Year 2020 announced Gill Mill Quarry comes out on top in this year’s British Aggregates Association AOS award scheme
16/12/2020 21:01 | Quarrying BDS publish second Output report – Aggregates ‘Estimated Outputs of Pits & Quarries and Marine Wharves in Great Britain’ now available
10/12/2020 11:28 | Quarrying Sibelco slash carbon emissions at Lommel New wind turbines at Belgian silica sand site demonstrate company’s commitment to sustainable operations
09/12/2020 15:41 | Aggregate Recycling CEMEX Ventures invests in Soil Connect Soil Connect digitalizes excavation material management and reduces waste to landfill
09/12/2020 14:20 | Quarrying Resilient performance from SigmaRoc Revenue up 78% to £114 million in 11 months to 30 November, compared with same period last year
01/12/2020 15:08 | Quarrying Mannok restructure Irish sales management team New appointments to strengthen focus on key geographical regions and core market segments
26/11/2020 15:37 | Quarrying Forging closer links with local suppliers Longcliffe Quarries make local business relationships a priority, as is the case with blast specialists EPC-UK
25/11/2020 19:14 | Quarrying Spending Review: ‘Delivery on promises and plans is vital,' says MPA Mineral Products Association calls for an end to ‘dither and delay’ on delivery of major projects
25/11/2020 11:51 | Asphalt & Surfacing Flogas building LPG pipeline to Avonmouth Project represents biggest capital investment in the history of the UK off-grid gas market
25/11/2020 00:26 | Quarrying Rail freight milestone for CEMEX UK Company transports 2 million tonnes by rail, saving 100,000 road movements and 12,500 tonnes of CO2
24/11/2020 15:45 | Quarrying Port project success for Brett Aggregates ‘Project of the Year’ award for Newhaven Port scheme; new 10-year freight contract with DB Cargo
24/11/2020 14:42 | Quarrying Breedon appoint CFO designate James Brotherton to join company as chief financial officer designate on 1 January 2021
23/11/2020 00:37 | Quarrying Virtual event facilitates important conversations CDE Engineering Insights symposium examines trends and challenges in materials processing industry
19/11/2020 15:10 | Quarrying BLA Sustainable Development Report 2020 British Lime Association report emphasizes important contribution of UK lime sector in challenging times
Quarry Manager Hillhouse Group have an exciting opportunity for a Quarry Manager based at their Soutra Mains Quarry in Mid Lothian
