Quarry Management

Quarry Management magazine has been the official monthly journal of The Institute of Quarrying since 1918. Each issue contains timely, relevant and topical coverage of all key issues, developments and advances in the aggregates sector.

Editor
Steve Adam - tel: 0115 945 3893 - steve@qmj.co.uk

Assistant Editor
Simon Chan - tel: 0115 945 3894 - simon@qmj.co.uk

Advertisement Manager
Kathryn Bardsley - tel: 0115 945 4369 - kathryn@qmj.co.uk

Subscriptions
Sue Chambers - tel: 0115 945 3884; online: www.qmj.co.uk

This Month - May 2025

Environment & Restoration

Reviewing Biological SSSIs for Evidence of Mineral Extraction and the Associated Main Habitats
By Simon Higson CMLI MIQ, Felstone Consulting Ltd

A Triumph for Partnership Working
How Tarmac and the Lower Ure Conservation Trust are restoring Nosterfield Quarry into a wildlife haven.

MPA Quarries & Nature 2025
Top conservationists united in praise about role quarrying plays in nature recovery.

Electrification

Driving the Future
QM looks back at some of the latest electric machinery and intelligent battery-electric power solutions showcased at bauma 2025.

Sustain Alliance host Fleet Demonstration Day
Future of low-carbon construction logistics and plant showcased at Tarmac’s Tilbury depot.

Institute of Quarrying

A Lifeline in Difficult Times
How IQ’s Benevolent Fund continues to support members, past and present.

Viewpoint

Driving concrete sustainability through recycling and re-use
By Steve Birch, circularity director, Tarmac

Integrated Management

Resource planning for the quarrying industry
Is it time to choose your system?

Special Reports

Standard Bearers
O.C.O Technology’s King’s Award for Enterprise milestone celebration.

Under the microscope: Conveyor Belt Costs
When ordering conveyor belts, always try to keep it simple.

Spotlights

Cross Civils on course for expansion

Rokbak RA30 joins Loughran Rock quarry fleet