Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 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 22/02/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Grateful communities thank Hanson quarry staff Six employees from Shap Beck Quarry filled 500 sandbags for communities at risk of severe flooding 19/02/2020 18:17 | Quarrying Vulcan Materials Company report full-year results Double-digit growth in revenues in 2019 and double-digit earnings growth expected in 2020 18/02/2020 13:34 | SHE MPA awarded £6 million BEIS fuel-switching grant Association secures multi-million-pound award for groundbreaking decarbonization demonstration projects 14/02/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brexit decisions paying off for UK mining and quarrying firms UK mining and quarrying sector sees earnings on EU investments rocket following Brexit vote 13/02/2020 15:13 | Quarrying CEMEX report full-year 2019 results Company experiences challenging year with weaker macroeconomic and market conditions 13/02/2020 10:42 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement report preliminary 2019 results Group publishes preliminary, unaudited figures for sales volumes, revenue, result and net debt 12/02/2020 17:26 | Quarrying New general manager appointment at EPC-UK Trained chemist Michelle Miller brings expertise to EPC-UK general manager role at Bramble Island 12/02/2020 17:08 | Quarrying Another record-breaking year for Martin Marietta Eighth consecutive year of growth makes 2019 the most profitable year in company’s history 11/02/2020 16:56 | Quarrying Prime Minister confirms HS2 will go ahead HS2 to go ahead, alongside radical improvements to local transport networks across the country 11/02/2020 11:07 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement sign global agreement with CheckProof Swedish app set to improve preventative maintenance in aggregates and asphalt business lines 04/02/2020 17:37 | Quarrying Influential energy role for BGS chief scientist Professor Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee 04/02/2020 14:55 | Asphalt & Surfacing Latest MPA figures reflect weakened activity UK construction frailty confirmed by falling demand for heavy-side building materials in 2019 04/02/2020 14:49 | Quarrying New traffic-management plan for Hills’ sites Company introduces new HGV traffic-management plant for two sites near Calne in Wiltshire 03/02/2020 09:30 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards national finalists revealed Shortlist announced for grand final at Devonshire Dome in Buxton during Hillhead 2020 31/01/2020 12:31 | Concrete New chairman takes over at HeidelbergCement Dr Dominik von Achten succeeds Dr Bernd Scheifele as chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement 29/01/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Welsh slate World Heritage Site bid submitted Slate landscape of north Wales formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status 27/01/2020 12:20 | SHE EPA’s replacement WOTUS rule released Replacement Waters of the United States rule protects waters and provides clarity for aggregates producers 22/01/2020 11:29 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team to meet future challenges Mineral Products Association announces new appointments as membership continues to grow 21/01/2020 17:44 | Quarrying ‘Get HS2 done’ says Mineral Products Association MPA calls on Prime Minister to make firm and early decision on high-speed rail link 18/01/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Keeping things local at Banks Mining Banks Mining expand local supply chain investment with appointment of Linden Fluid Power 17/01/2020 14:18 | Quarrying Cara Mills joins ever-growing team at Geo Appointment of new commercial manager brings wealth of industry experience as Geo Quarries look to expand 09/01/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brett Group become sole owners of Britannia Aggregates Company acquires Tarmac’s 50% shareholding in joint-venture marine aggregates business 08/01/2020 11:06 | Quarrying Breedon to acquire certain CEMEX UK assets Acquisition set to enhance Breedon’s position as a leading construction materials group in GB and Ireland 07/01/2020 16:27 | Quarrying IQ relaunches Crushing and Screening book Essential reference publication updated with new content, imagery and expert advice 02/01/2020 11:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chairman Richie Boucher succeeds Nicky Hartery who has decided to retire from the board with immediate effect 28/12/2019 06:02 | Concrete SBTi validates LafargeHolcim carbon targets Company’s global CO2-reduction targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) 20/12/2019 09:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce year-end developments Company proposes group-wide senior credit facility and creation of Benelux advisory board 18/12/2019 18:26 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries pitch in for Aberdeen FC Company’s specialist sands and rootzone provide the base for Aberdeen FC development 17/12/2019 16:11 | Quarrying NEFirst Credit Union working with The Banks Group Successful credit union teams up with company to offer better money management and workplace saving opportunities 17/12/2019 16:05 | Quarrying Environment Agency visits Swinden Quarry Thirty-two representatives view entire operation including site’s complex water-management system 14/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying South & Wales IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed All eyes now on National Finals as South & Wales regional winners are announced in Cardiff 12/12/2019 10:52 | Quarrying Ibstock announce executive director appointment Kate Tinsley, managing director of Ibstock Clay, has been appointed to the main board 11/12/2019 12:35 | Concrete Forterra plc announce board change Ben Guyatt to take over as chief financial officer from Shatish Dasani who is leaving to pursue other opportunities 09/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying Scottish IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed Regional winners announced at Scottish branch annual dinner dance at Hilton Glasgow 03/12/2019 14:30 | Quarrying CRH announce non-executive board appointment Shaun Kelly, former global COO of KPMG, joins the board and takes on role of Audit Committee chairman 20/11/2019 11:25 | Quarrying Breedon release upbeat trading update Company delivers strong performance in the 10 months to the end of October 2019 12/11/2019 15:16 | Quarrying More IQ Excellence Awards finalists revealed Institute of Quarrying announces regional shortlist for the South of England & Wales 12/11/2019 15:12 | Quarrying BAA awards AOS certificate to Hullerhill Quarry Recently acquired Tillicoultry Quarries site completes British Aggregates Association Assessment of Operating Standards Load More Latest Jobs Quarry Manager Breedon are looking for someone to be responsible for the safe and efficient management and operation of their busy quarry in Inverness More Jobs
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
22/02/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Grateful communities thank Hanson quarry staff Six employees from Shap Beck Quarry filled 500 sandbags for communities at risk of severe flooding
19/02/2020 18:17 | Quarrying Vulcan Materials Company report full-year results Double-digit growth in revenues in 2019 and double-digit earnings growth expected in 2020
18/02/2020 13:34 | SHE MPA awarded £6 million BEIS fuel-switching grant Association secures multi-million-pound award for groundbreaking decarbonization demonstration projects
14/02/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brexit decisions paying off for UK mining and quarrying firms UK mining and quarrying sector sees earnings on EU investments rocket following Brexit vote
13/02/2020 15:13 | Quarrying CEMEX report full-year 2019 results Company experiences challenging year with weaker macroeconomic and market conditions
13/02/2020 10:42 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement report preliminary 2019 results Group publishes preliminary, unaudited figures for sales volumes, revenue, result and net debt
12/02/2020 17:26 | Quarrying New general manager appointment at EPC-UK Trained chemist Michelle Miller brings expertise to EPC-UK general manager role at Bramble Island
12/02/2020 17:08 | Quarrying Another record-breaking year for Martin Marietta Eighth consecutive year of growth makes 2019 the most profitable year in company’s history
11/02/2020 16:56 | Quarrying Prime Minister confirms HS2 will go ahead HS2 to go ahead, alongside radical improvements to local transport networks across the country
11/02/2020 11:07 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement sign global agreement with CheckProof Swedish app set to improve preventative maintenance in aggregates and asphalt business lines
04/02/2020 17:37 | Quarrying Influential energy role for BGS chief scientist Professor Mike Stephenson appointed to the EPSRC Energy Strategic Advisory Committee
04/02/2020 14:55 | Asphalt & Surfacing Latest MPA figures reflect weakened activity UK construction frailty confirmed by falling demand for heavy-side building materials in 2019
04/02/2020 14:49 | Quarrying New traffic-management plan for Hills’ sites Company introduces new HGV traffic-management plant for two sites near Calne in Wiltshire
03/02/2020 09:30 | Quarrying IQ Excellence Awards national finalists revealed Shortlist announced for grand final at Devonshire Dome in Buxton during Hillhead 2020
31/01/2020 12:31 | Concrete New chairman takes over at HeidelbergCement Dr Dominik von Achten succeeds Dr Bernd Scheifele as chairman of the managing board of HeidelbergCement
29/01/2020 16:38 | Quarrying Welsh slate World Heritage Site bid submitted Slate landscape of north Wales formally nominated for UNESCO World Heritage Site status
27/01/2020 12:20 | SHE EPA’s replacement WOTUS rule released Replacement Waters of the United States rule protects waters and provides clarity for aggregates producers
22/01/2020 11:29 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team to meet future challenges Mineral Products Association announces new appointments as membership continues to grow
21/01/2020 17:44 | Quarrying ‘Get HS2 done’ says Mineral Products Association MPA calls on Prime Minister to make firm and early decision on high-speed rail link
18/01/2020 06:02 | Quarrying Keeping things local at Banks Mining Banks Mining expand local supply chain investment with appointment of Linden Fluid Power
17/01/2020 14:18 | Quarrying Cara Mills joins ever-growing team at Geo Appointment of new commercial manager brings wealth of industry experience as Geo Quarries look to expand
09/01/2020 10:51 | Quarrying Brett Group become sole owners of Britannia Aggregates Company acquires Tarmac’s 50% shareholding in joint-venture marine aggregates business
08/01/2020 11:06 | Quarrying Breedon to acquire certain CEMEX UK assets Acquisition set to enhance Breedon’s position as a leading construction materials group in GB and Ireland
07/01/2020 16:27 | Quarrying IQ relaunches Crushing and Screening book Essential reference publication updated with new content, imagery and expert advice
02/01/2020 11:25 | Quarrying CRH appoint new chairman Richie Boucher succeeds Nicky Hartery who has decided to retire from the board with immediate effect
28/12/2019 06:02 | Concrete SBTi validates LafargeHolcim carbon targets Company’s global CO2-reduction targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
20/12/2019 09:58 | Quarrying SigmaRoc announce year-end developments Company proposes group-wide senior credit facility and creation of Benelux advisory board
18/12/2019 18:26 | Quarrying Aggregate Industries pitch in for Aberdeen FC Company’s specialist sands and rootzone provide the base for Aberdeen FC development
17/12/2019 16:11 | Quarrying NEFirst Credit Union working with The Banks Group Successful credit union teams up with company to offer better money management and workplace saving opportunities
17/12/2019 16:05 | Quarrying Environment Agency visits Swinden Quarry Thirty-two representatives view entire operation including site’s complex water-management system
14/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying South & Wales IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed All eyes now on National Finals as South & Wales regional winners are announced in Cardiff
12/12/2019 10:52 | Quarrying Ibstock announce executive director appointment Kate Tinsley, managing director of Ibstock Clay, has been appointed to the main board
11/12/2019 12:35 | Concrete Forterra plc announce board change Ben Guyatt to take over as chief financial officer from Shatish Dasani who is leaving to pursue other opportunities
09/12/2019 06:02 | Quarrying Scottish IQ Excellence Awards winners revealed Regional winners announced at Scottish branch annual dinner dance at Hilton Glasgow
03/12/2019 14:30 | Quarrying CRH announce non-executive board appointment Shaun Kelly, former global COO of KPMG, joins the board and takes on role of Audit Committee chairman
20/11/2019 11:25 | Quarrying Breedon release upbeat trading update Company delivers strong performance in the 10 months to the end of October 2019
12/11/2019 15:16 | Quarrying More IQ Excellence Awards finalists revealed Institute of Quarrying announces regional shortlist for the South of England & Wales
12/11/2019 15:12 | Quarrying BAA awards AOS certificate to Hullerhill Quarry Recently acquired Tillicoultry Quarries site completes British Aggregates Association Assessment of Operating Standards
Quarry Manager Breedon are looking for someone to be responsible for the safe and efficient management and operation of their busy quarry in Inverness
