Quarrying News Latest news from the quarry, asphalt, cement, concrete and aggregate recycling industries Submit News 07/03/2022 17:57 | Quarrying MPANI calls for rethink on removal of red diesel rebate Mineral Products Association NI seeking delay to planned removal of red diesel rebate 03/03/2022 11:35 | Quarrying Another year of record delivery for CRH Diversified building materials business issues full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2021 17/02/2022 08:56 | Quarrying CEMEX named as Supplier Engagement Leader Company recognized by CDP as global leader in supply chain carbon-reduction efforts 13/02/2022 00:20 | Quarrying Kilwaughter complete £500,000 capital investment New warehouse and blending plant facility to meet increasing demand for company’s agricultural products 10/02/2022 18:11 | Quarrying CEMEX report highest EBITDA growth in a decade EBITDA up 18% and net sales up 14%; plus significant progress on climate action agenda 09/02/2022 15:13 | Quarrying 2021 ‘year of achievement’ in sustainable development Latest MPA report outlines sector’s commitment and tangible progress towards sustainable development 09/02/2022 11:05 | Quarrying Working Smarter for competitive advantage CEMEX make bold move in digital innovation and technology to create competitive advantage 07/02/2022 13:10 | Quarrying Sharp rise in demand for mineral products Construction industry demand for mineral products saw double-digit growth during 2021 04/02/2022 17:03 | Quarrying Clear Assured Silver Standard for Tarmac Company achieves globally recognized award for ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity 04/02/2022 16:36 | Quarrying Brett building new marine aggregates terminal New terminal at Portsmouth Port to help meet South Coast demand for construction materials 04/02/2022 16:12 | Quarrying UK construction sector gains momentum Commercial work propels construction growth to a six-month high in January after subdued end to 2021 01/02/2022 11:59 | Quarrying SigmaRoc complete Johnston Quarry Group acquisition Completion brings expanded product offering and reach across southern England and Wales 01/02/2022 10:34 | Quarrying Boral to return A$3 billion to shareholders Company announces return of surplus capital to shareholders following extensive portfolio realignment 25/01/2022 15:23 | Quarrying Buxton Lime receives brand refresh Tarmac lime division gets fresh new look to reflect its heritage, location, and product quality 25/01/2022 12:26 | Quarrying Latest suite of BDS reports now available BDS Marketing Research publish suite of annual outputs and market share reports for 2020 19/01/2022 10:18 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team with new appointments Three new professionals join Association’s core team following merger with British Precast 19/01/2022 08:30 | Quarrying Red Diesel: NI trade bodies warn of increasing costs Costs set to increase when permitted use of red diesel and rebated biodiesel comes to an end 11/01/2022 13:32 | Quarrying Penmaenmawr rail link reopens after a decade Hanson invest £300,000 to repair, refurbish, upgrade, and reopen North Wales railhead 11/01/2022 12:46 | Quarrying Sector business investment up 42% in Q3 2021 Quarterly business investment reaches £1 billion for first time since final quarter of 2019 10/01/2022 10:05 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement acquire Corliss Resources Company accelerates growth in core markets with significant acquisition in US Pacific Northwest 07/01/2022 14:07 | Quarrying Construction growth eases to three-month low Solid increase in business activity in December, but rate of expansion lowest since September 04/01/2022 12:22 | Quarrying SigmaRoc acquire Johnston Quarry Group £35.5 million cash acquisition extends SigmaRoc footprint in key markets and offers further synergies 04/01/2022 10:37 | Quarrying CEMEX to divest operations in Central America Company selling cement, concrete and aggregate operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador 04/01/2022 10:35 | Quarrying Holcim complete acquisition of Cowden Inc. Company acquires ready-mixed concrete and aggregates operator in US Pacific Northwest region 24/12/2021 09:50 | Quarrying Tarmac give back to the community Festive hampers spread some Christmas cheer to those in need throughout the country 21/12/2021 00:10 | Quarrying Mammoth find at Hills Quarry Products site Quarry near Swindon reveals Neanderthal hand tools alongside Britain’s biggest mammoth ‘graveyard’ 21/12/2021 00:02 | Quarrying Grundon Sand & Gravel commit to Real Living Wage Company commits to pay employees a fair day’s wage based on the actual cost of living 14/12/2021 15:08 | Quarrying Major contract win for Banks Infrastructure New infrastructure division awarded major earthworks contract at Nottinghamshire gypsum mine 17/11/2021 12:01 | Quarrying BDS publish annual analysis of aggregates market in 2020 Primary aggregates market in GB estimated to be more than 160 million tonnes in 2020 14/11/2021 00:19 | Quarrying Tarmac donate materials to National Memorial Arboretum Company provides 300 tonnes of gravel to help maintain place of remembrance 11/11/2021 10:04 | Quarrying IQ and IAT 2021 Student Awards Institutes celebrate high-achieving University of Derby students at joint awards ceremony 11/11/2021 09:22 | Quarrying Sibelco announce organizational realignment Up to 600 jobs under threat in plan to enhance company’s global productivity and competitiveness 10/11/2021 09:18 | SHE MPA marks COP26 ‘Nature Day’ with new book Mineral Products Association publishes book featuring images from 2021 Nature Photo competition 05/11/2021 10:04 | Plant & Equipment Holcim testing Volvo autonomous haulers Volvo and Holcim jointly working on project to test and develop use of autonomous electric haulers 04/11/2021 10:39 | Quarrying CEMEX open new Birmingham rail depot New rail depot in Small Heath increases company’s use of sustainable transport methods 04/11/2021 10:36 | Quarrying Construction output growth picks up in October Business activity gains speed, but escalating costs and widespread supply shortages persist 04/11/2021 10:34 | Quarrying Slowdown in demand for mineral products in Q3 Third quarter of 2021 sees fall-off in demand due to product shortages and rising costs 28/10/2021 21:50 | Quarrying Holcim first in sector with full net-zero pathway Company’s 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative 28/10/2021 21:40 | Quarrying CEMEX report strong third-quarter top-line growth Strong top-line growth despite supply chain disruptions and sudden rapid rise in input costs 28/10/2021 11:47 | Quarrying Longcliffe announce new group managing director Paul Boustead to succeed Viv Russell, who retires next year after 44 years in the quarrying industry 28/10/2021 11:31 | Quarrying Budget a mixed bag for mineral products Industry Chancellor’s Budget announcements receive cautious welcome from key industry associations 28/10/2021 00:01 | SHE MPA & British Precast Health & Safety Awards 2021 This year’s free-to-attend event takes place online from 10:30–12:00 on Wednesday 10 November 27/10/2021 11:00 | Quarrying The Access Group acquire Isys Business management software provider adds innovative Isys software solutions to portfolio 21/10/2021 08:21 | Quarrying Budget 2021: MPA calls for targeted spending in four key areas Mineral Products Association budget submission calls on Chancellor to 'do the right thing' 14/10/2021 11:11 | Quarrying Carbon Trust announces further IEEA funding Applications open for funding in Phase Three of BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator 14/10/2021 10:22 | Quarrying IQ and IAT digital conference addresses climate change Professionals working in quarrying, asphalt and mineral products sectors invited to sign up 14/10/2021 09:40 | Quarrying Tarmac help fund Geo-Trail improvements National Stone Centre pathways to be made more accessible thanks to donation from Landfill Communities Fund 09/10/2021 23:55 | Quarrying Boral complete sale of Meridian Brick Wienerberger acquire North American joint-venture brick business for US$250 million Load More Latest Jobs Civil Engineer (Quarries) Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Quarries) for their South Region, to manage the quarries and stone production programme More Jobs
07/03/2022 17:57 | Quarrying MPANI calls for rethink on removal of red diesel rebate Mineral Products Association NI seeking delay to planned removal of red diesel rebate
03/03/2022 11:35 | Quarrying Another year of record delivery for CRH Diversified building materials business issues full-year results for the year ended 31 December 2021
17/02/2022 08:56 | Quarrying CEMEX named as Supplier Engagement Leader Company recognized by CDP as global leader in supply chain carbon-reduction efforts
13/02/2022 00:20 | Quarrying Kilwaughter complete £500,000 capital investment New warehouse and blending plant facility to meet increasing demand for company’s agricultural products
10/02/2022 18:11 | Quarrying CEMEX report highest EBITDA growth in a decade EBITDA up 18% and net sales up 14%; plus significant progress on climate action agenda
09/02/2022 15:13 | Quarrying 2021 ‘year of achievement’ in sustainable development Latest MPA report outlines sector’s commitment and tangible progress towards sustainable development
09/02/2022 11:05 | Quarrying Working Smarter for competitive advantage CEMEX make bold move in digital innovation and technology to create competitive advantage
07/02/2022 13:10 | Quarrying Sharp rise in demand for mineral products Construction industry demand for mineral products saw double-digit growth during 2021
04/02/2022 17:03 | Quarrying Clear Assured Silver Standard for Tarmac Company achieves globally recognized award for ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity
04/02/2022 16:36 | Quarrying Brett building new marine aggregates terminal New terminal at Portsmouth Port to help meet South Coast demand for construction materials
04/02/2022 16:12 | Quarrying UK construction sector gains momentum Commercial work propels construction growth to a six-month high in January after subdued end to 2021
01/02/2022 11:59 | Quarrying SigmaRoc complete Johnston Quarry Group acquisition Completion brings expanded product offering and reach across southern England and Wales
01/02/2022 10:34 | Quarrying Boral to return A$3 billion to shareholders Company announces return of surplus capital to shareholders following extensive portfolio realignment
25/01/2022 15:23 | Quarrying Buxton Lime receives brand refresh Tarmac lime division gets fresh new look to reflect its heritage, location, and product quality
25/01/2022 12:26 | Quarrying Latest suite of BDS reports now available BDS Marketing Research publish suite of annual outputs and market share reports for 2020
19/01/2022 10:18 | Quarrying MPA strengthens team with new appointments Three new professionals join Association’s core team following merger with British Precast
19/01/2022 08:30 | Quarrying Red Diesel: NI trade bodies warn of increasing costs Costs set to increase when permitted use of red diesel and rebated biodiesel comes to an end
11/01/2022 13:32 | Quarrying Penmaenmawr rail link reopens after a decade Hanson invest £300,000 to repair, refurbish, upgrade, and reopen North Wales railhead
11/01/2022 12:46 | Quarrying Sector business investment up 42% in Q3 2021 Quarterly business investment reaches £1 billion for first time since final quarter of 2019
10/01/2022 10:05 | Quarrying HeidelbergCement acquire Corliss Resources Company accelerates growth in core markets with significant acquisition in US Pacific Northwest
07/01/2022 14:07 | Quarrying Construction growth eases to three-month low Solid increase in business activity in December, but rate of expansion lowest since September
04/01/2022 12:22 | Quarrying SigmaRoc acquire Johnston Quarry Group £35.5 million cash acquisition extends SigmaRoc footprint in key markets and offers further synergies
04/01/2022 10:37 | Quarrying CEMEX to divest operations in Central America Company selling cement, concrete and aggregate operations in Costa Rica and El Salvador
04/01/2022 10:35 | Quarrying Holcim complete acquisition of Cowden Inc. Company acquires ready-mixed concrete and aggregates operator in US Pacific Northwest region
24/12/2021 09:50 | Quarrying Tarmac give back to the community Festive hampers spread some Christmas cheer to those in need throughout the country
21/12/2021 00:10 | Quarrying Mammoth find at Hills Quarry Products site Quarry near Swindon reveals Neanderthal hand tools alongside Britain’s biggest mammoth ‘graveyard’
21/12/2021 00:02 | Quarrying Grundon Sand & Gravel commit to Real Living Wage Company commits to pay employees a fair day’s wage based on the actual cost of living
14/12/2021 15:08 | Quarrying Major contract win for Banks Infrastructure New infrastructure division awarded major earthworks contract at Nottinghamshire gypsum mine
17/11/2021 12:01 | Quarrying BDS publish annual analysis of aggregates market in 2020 Primary aggregates market in GB estimated to be more than 160 million tonnes in 2020
14/11/2021 00:19 | Quarrying Tarmac donate materials to National Memorial Arboretum Company provides 300 tonnes of gravel to help maintain place of remembrance
11/11/2021 10:04 | Quarrying IQ and IAT 2021 Student Awards Institutes celebrate high-achieving University of Derby students at joint awards ceremony
11/11/2021 09:22 | Quarrying Sibelco announce organizational realignment Up to 600 jobs under threat in plan to enhance company’s global productivity and competitiveness
10/11/2021 09:18 | SHE MPA marks COP26 ‘Nature Day’ with new book Mineral Products Association publishes book featuring images from 2021 Nature Photo competition
05/11/2021 10:04 | Plant & Equipment Holcim testing Volvo autonomous haulers Volvo and Holcim jointly working on project to test and develop use of autonomous electric haulers
04/11/2021 10:39 | Quarrying CEMEX open new Birmingham rail depot New rail depot in Small Heath increases company’s use of sustainable transport methods
04/11/2021 10:36 | Quarrying Construction output growth picks up in October Business activity gains speed, but escalating costs and widespread supply shortages persist
04/11/2021 10:34 | Quarrying Slowdown in demand for mineral products in Q3 Third quarter of 2021 sees fall-off in demand due to product shortages and rising costs
28/10/2021 21:50 | Quarrying Holcim first in sector with full net-zero pathway Company’s 2030 and 2050 net-zero targets validated by Science Based Targets initiative
28/10/2021 21:40 | Quarrying CEMEX report strong third-quarter top-line growth Strong top-line growth despite supply chain disruptions and sudden rapid rise in input costs
28/10/2021 11:47 | Quarrying Longcliffe announce new group managing director Paul Boustead to succeed Viv Russell, who retires next year after 44 years in the quarrying industry
28/10/2021 11:31 | Quarrying Budget a mixed bag for mineral products Industry Chancellor’s Budget announcements receive cautious welcome from key industry associations
28/10/2021 00:01 | SHE MPA & British Precast Health & Safety Awards 2021 This year’s free-to-attend event takes place online from 10:30–12:00 on Wednesday 10 November
27/10/2021 11:00 | Quarrying The Access Group acquire Isys Business management software provider adds innovative Isys software solutions to portfolio
21/10/2021 08:21 | Quarrying Budget 2021: MPA calls for targeted spending in four key areas Mineral Products Association budget submission calls on Chancellor to 'do the right thing'
14/10/2021 11:11 | Quarrying Carbon Trust announces further IEEA funding Applications open for funding in Phase Three of BEIS Industrial Energy Efficiency Accelerator
14/10/2021 10:22 | Quarrying IQ and IAT digital conference addresses climate change Professionals working in quarrying, asphalt and mineral products sectors invited to sign up
14/10/2021 09:40 | Quarrying Tarmac help fund Geo-Trail improvements National Stone Centre pathways to be made more accessible thanks to donation from Landfill Communities Fund
09/10/2021 23:55 | Quarrying Boral complete sale of Meridian Brick Wienerberger acquire North American joint-venture brick business for US$250 million
Civil Engineer (Quarries) Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is seeking a Civil Engineer (Quarries) for their South Region, to manage the quarries and stone production programme