Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 11/06/2020 22:02 | Quarrying Strong financial performance from The Banks Group Group reports combined profits of £18.3 million for year ended 30 September 2019 11/06/2020 11:47 | SHE COVID-19: EPC-UK devise ‘safe working practice’ plan Employees able to return to work with confidence thanks to comprehensive safety strategy 09/06/2020 16:06 | Quarrying Resilient performance from SigmaRoc Group reports solid trading performance with return to normal level of operating activity from May 04/06/2020 21:49 | Quarrying Lockdown easing helps alleviate construction downturn Construction sector downturn eases slightly in May following unprecedented slump in April 04/06/2020 09:44 | Quarrying Forterra take steps to mitigate decline in demand Company provides operational update and further details on measures being taken to mitigate impact of COVID-19 01/06/2020 15:02 | SHE Breedon appoint first group head of sustainability Donna Hunt brings more than 20 years’ knowledge and experience to the Breedon Group 01/06/2020 09:08 | Quarrying Senior executive changes at Boral New senior executive appointments come into effect today as search for new CEO continues 28/05/2020 12:13 | Quarrying CPA assesses impact of COVID-19 on construction output Even under the most optimistic scenario, construction output is set to see sharpest fall on record, says CPA 20/05/2020 16:26 | Quarrying New MD at Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd Richard Clemmey to bring wealth of experience in mining, quarrying and recycling to new role 15/05/2020 15:59 | Concrete Kespry deliver 100% truth for McMurry Ready Mix Inventory management and mapping effectiveness boosted by drone-based aerial intelligence platform 13/05/2020 10:04 | Quarrying South Ferriby cement plant to be mothballed CEMEX announce proposed mothballing of North Lincolnshire cement works during third quarter of 2020 12/05/2020 15:26 | Quarrying NI firms missing out on R&D tax credit relief Northern Ireland mineral products industry failing to utilize UK Government R&D tax credit relief 11/05/2020 15:40 | Quarrying Grundon open new quarry in Oxfordshire Grundon Sand & Gravel dig deep with £6 million investment in New Barn Farm Quarry 06/05/2020 19:10 | Quarrying MPA warns of credit squeeze as economy reopens ‘Cash bridge’ remains at heart of MPA calls on Chancellor for more business support now and into recovery 06/05/2020 10:45 | Quarrying Survey-record decline in UK construction output Rapid plunge in construction work during April amid site closures due to COVID-19 pandemic 05/05/2020 11:49 | Quarrying MPA calls for a ‘can do’ approach to investment Heavy-side building materials hit by ‘double-whammy’ but sector ready, able and willing to supply safe sites 01/05/2020 09:03 | Quarrying Breedon announce gradual reopening of sites Group planning to progressively reopen some operations during the coming weeks, where safe to do so 30/04/2020 20:11 | Quarrying Obituary: Trefor Haydn Evans The British Aggregates Association pays tribute following the loss of a friend and colleague 24/04/2020 15:53 | Education & Training EPC-UK launch ‘Lifelong Learning Live’ UK’s leading blast services specialists get industry back on track with live online training programme 20/04/2020 12:00 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce audited full-year results Company reports another strong year of growth; changes to the Group’s board of directors 17/04/2020 11:26 | Quarrying LafargeHolcim: New board members proposed Professor Dr Philippe Block and Kim Fausing proposed for election to the board of directors 16/04/2020 19:37 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tunstead Quarry shows support for NHS heroes Employees join in weekly Clap for Our Carers campaign with crescendo of horns, sirens and applause 16/04/2020 10:59 | SHE COVID-19: IQ Benevolent Fund available to members Trustees set aside part of IQBF to provide special COVID-19 fund for members and dependants 15/04/2020 10:52 | Quarrying Government confirms Notice to Proceed on HS2 Announcement delivers major boost for the construction sector and its supply chain 08/04/2020 19:45 | Quarrying COVID-19: Mountsorrel Quarry donates PPE to local hospital Tarmac’s flagship site supplies personal protective equipment to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester 06/04/2020 12:48 | Quarrying Construction work decline steepest since April 2009 Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008 06/04/2020 11:11 | Quarrying SigmaRoc: First-quarter trading ahead of estimates First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance 02/04/2020 20:08 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tarmac support NHS with national PPE donations Launch of employee-led campaign to donate face masks, gloves and goggles to frontline health workers 01/04/2020 08:25 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon announce closure of sites in Ireland Temporary suspension of production follows on from last week’s shutdown of most UK operations 31/03/2020 23:29 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Minister’s tribute to the construction sector Business Secretary acknowledges mineral products industry’s essential contribution to construction 31/03/2020 11:25 | SHE COVID-19: MPA issues new coronavirus resources Mineral Products Association publishes new Hot Topic advice and Guidance documents 31/03/2020 00:51 | Quarrying COVID-19: BAA statement of support to members British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus 31/03/2020 00:48 | Quarrying Senior management changes at CEMEX Expanded role for Sergio Mauricio Menéndez Medina appointed as president of EMEAA 31/03/2020 00:46 | Quarrying COVID-19: Quinn Building Products cease production Company joins growing list of firms temporarily suspending business operations due to coronavirus 26/03/2020 11:22 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon shutting down UK operations Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19 26/03/2020 11:19 | Quarrying SigmaRoc 2019 results and coronavirus update Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic 25/03/2020 14:34 | Quarrying COVID-19: MPA seeking more clarity and support for businesses Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce 18/03/2020 07:34 | Quarrying FTA launches COVID-19 resource for logistics Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector 17/03/2020 16:06 | Quarrying MPA calls for ‘cash bridge’ during COVID-19 crisis Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions 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 Load More Latest Jobs Wanted Down Under Glendun Group is expanding and looking for experienced quarry workers in Australia More Jobs
11/06/2020 22:02 | Quarrying Strong financial performance from The Banks Group Group reports combined profits of £18.3 million for year ended 30 September 2019
11/06/2020 11:47 | SHE COVID-19: EPC-UK devise ‘safe working practice’ plan Employees able to return to work with confidence thanks to comprehensive safety strategy
09/06/2020 16:06 | Quarrying Resilient performance from SigmaRoc Group reports solid trading performance with return to normal level of operating activity from May
04/06/2020 21:49 | Quarrying Lockdown easing helps alleviate construction downturn Construction sector downturn eases slightly in May following unprecedented slump in April
04/06/2020 09:44 | Quarrying Forterra take steps to mitigate decline in demand Company provides operational update and further details on measures being taken to mitigate impact of COVID-19
01/06/2020 15:02 | SHE Breedon appoint first group head of sustainability Donna Hunt brings more than 20 years’ knowledge and experience to the Breedon Group
01/06/2020 09:08 | Quarrying Senior executive changes at Boral New senior executive appointments come into effect today as search for new CEO continues
28/05/2020 12:13 | Quarrying CPA assesses impact of COVID-19 on construction output Even under the most optimistic scenario, construction output is set to see sharpest fall on record, says CPA
20/05/2020 16:26 | Quarrying New MD at Smith & Sons (Bletchington) Ltd Richard Clemmey to bring wealth of experience in mining, quarrying and recycling to new role
15/05/2020 15:59 | Concrete Kespry deliver 100% truth for McMurry Ready Mix Inventory management and mapping effectiveness boosted by drone-based aerial intelligence platform
13/05/2020 10:04 | Quarrying South Ferriby cement plant to be mothballed CEMEX announce proposed mothballing of North Lincolnshire cement works during third quarter of 2020
12/05/2020 15:26 | Quarrying NI firms missing out on R&D tax credit relief Northern Ireland mineral products industry failing to utilize UK Government R&D tax credit relief
11/05/2020 15:40 | Quarrying Grundon open new quarry in Oxfordshire Grundon Sand & Gravel dig deep with £6 million investment in New Barn Farm Quarry
06/05/2020 19:10 | Quarrying MPA warns of credit squeeze as economy reopens ‘Cash bridge’ remains at heart of MPA calls on Chancellor for more business support now and into recovery
06/05/2020 10:45 | Quarrying Survey-record decline in UK construction output Rapid plunge in construction work during April amid site closures due to COVID-19 pandemic
05/05/2020 11:49 | Quarrying MPA calls for a ‘can do’ approach to investment Heavy-side building materials hit by ‘double-whammy’ but sector ready, able and willing to supply safe sites
01/05/2020 09:03 | Quarrying Breedon announce gradual reopening of sites Group planning to progressively reopen some operations during the coming weeks, where safe to do so
30/04/2020 20:11 | Quarrying Obituary: Trefor Haydn Evans The British Aggregates Association pays tribute following the loss of a friend and colleague
24/04/2020 15:53 | Education & Training EPC-UK launch ‘Lifelong Learning Live’ UK’s leading blast services specialists get industry back on track with live online training programme
20/04/2020 12:00 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce audited full-year results Company reports another strong year of growth; changes to the Group’s board of directors
17/04/2020 11:26 | Quarrying LafargeHolcim: New board members proposed Professor Dr Philippe Block and Kim Fausing proposed for election to the board of directors
16/04/2020 19:37 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tunstead Quarry shows support for NHS heroes Employees join in weekly Clap for Our Carers campaign with crescendo of horns, sirens and applause
16/04/2020 10:59 | SHE COVID-19: IQ Benevolent Fund available to members Trustees set aside part of IQBF to provide special COVID-19 fund for members and dependants
15/04/2020 10:52 | Quarrying Government confirms Notice to Proceed on HS2 Announcement delivers major boost for the construction sector and its supply chain
08/04/2020 19:45 | Quarrying COVID-19: Mountsorrel Quarry donates PPE to local hospital Tarmac’s flagship site supplies personal protective equipment to Glenfield Hospital in Leicester
06/04/2020 12:48 | Quarrying Construction work decline steepest since April 2009 Rapid falls in output and new work in March; business expectations weakest since October 2008
06/04/2020 11:11 | Quarrying SigmaRoc: First-quarter trading ahead of estimates First-quarter 2020 trading momentum a continuation of strong second-half 2019 performance
02/04/2020 20:08 | Quarrying COVID-19: Tarmac support NHS with national PPE donations Launch of employee-led campaign to donate face masks, gloves and goggles to frontline health workers
01/04/2020 08:25 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon announce closure of sites in Ireland Temporary suspension of production follows on from last week’s shutdown of most UK operations
31/03/2020 23:29 | Quarrying MPA welcomes Minister’s tribute to the construction sector Business Secretary acknowledges mineral products industry’s essential contribution to construction
31/03/2020 11:25 | SHE COVID-19: MPA issues new coronavirus resources Mineral Products Association publishes new Hot Topic advice and Guidance documents
31/03/2020 00:51 | Quarrying COVID-19: BAA statement of support to members British Aggregates Association chairman Paul McManus issues statement of support over coronavirus
31/03/2020 00:48 | Quarrying Senior management changes at CEMEX Expanded role for Sergio Mauricio Menéndez Medina appointed as president of EMEAA
31/03/2020 00:46 | Quarrying COVID-19: Quinn Building Products cease production Company joins growing list of firms temporarily suspending business operations due to coronavirus
26/03/2020 11:22 | Quarrying COVID-19: Breedon shutting down UK operations Company announces temporary shutdown of production at most of its UK sites due to COVID-19
26/03/2020 11:19 | Quarrying SigmaRoc 2019 results and coronavirus update Strong full-year performance expected; action being taken in response to COVID-19 pandemic
25/03/2020 14:34 | Quarrying COVID-19: MPA seeking more clarity and support for businesses Mineral Products Association writes again to the Chancellor following initial meeting of newly formed Taskforce
18/03/2020 07:34 | Quarrying FTA launches COVID-19 resource for logistics Free web portal provides overview of essential information and advice for transport and logistics sector
17/03/2020 16:06 | Quarrying MPA calls for ‘cash bridge’ during COVID-19 crisis Association seeks greater support for business facing extreme economic conditions
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