2020 / 2021 Edition
Mineral Planning
Planning is about more than housing; it is about mineral extraction and products, says Mineral Product Association
Company decides not to contest Secretary of State’s rejection of surface mine planning application
Joint international project aims to support sustainable development of sand and aggregate resources
British Geological Survey appoints Andrew McConnochie as new director of operations
Mineral Products Association calls for focus on infrastructure delivery and fairer tax treatment
Banks Mining respond to Secretary of State’s decision on surface mine planning application
The Crown Estate and BMAPA release 22nd annual report detailing the extent of dredging activities in 2019
With consultation already under way at Brenkley Lane, talks have now started at Bradley surface mine
COVID-19 still leaves uncertainty for construction industry despite Government promise to ‘build, build, build’
Mineral Products Association welcomes recognition of minerals sector progress in Aggregates Levy report
Company blames government inaction as up to 24 are jobs expected to be lost at Brenkley Lane surface mine
SigmaRoc’s Belgian subsidiary agrees roadworks co-funding deal for access to blue stone reserves
British Geological Survey rebranded to reflect its position as a provider of world-class geoscience expertise
Surface mine extension refused on grounds that proposed benefits did not outweigh environmental impacts
Cautious welcome for PM’s speech but Association warns ‘build back better’ must deliver quicker