Quarrying - Company & Industry News

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called for a more joined-up approach to all minerals following the publication of the Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy. While not decrying the need for focus on critical minerals where the UK... Read Full Article

Stewart Plant Sales are proud to announce we have secured the distribution rights to the Tesab range across Scotland and the North of England.  “Tesab are synonymous with reliability and pro... Read Full Article

The Mineral Products Association has warmly welcomed the statement by the new BEIS Minister, Jane Hunt on material neutrality. Asked in a written question to promote sustainable building materials, her reply stated:“The Government r... Read Full Article

Long-term thinking, early engagement and collaborative working are key to achieving a net zero carbon built environment and affordable, sustainable outcomes for society.That was the recurring theme from speakers at the Mineral Pr... Read Full Article

For the first time, Rokbak’s Dealer of the Year award has been split in recognition of volume and market share, with the two winning dealers in Nevada and the Carolinas highlighting the buoyant state of the market throughout North Americ... Read Full Article

The link between mineral products and the countless benefits they bring to the UK economy and everyday life is highlighted in a new campaign package from the MPA.‘... Read Full Article

Hanson has given a ready-mixed concrete mixer and an aggregates tipper truck a colourful makeover to mark the 50th anniversary of Pride marches in the UK and show its support for the LGBT+ community.The vehicles can be spotted ... Read Full Article

Puntomaq SA has joined the aggregates community as the latest member of the Metso Outotec distribution network. Puntomaq will represent Metso Outotec’s full range of fixed and mobile equipment, such as Nordtrack™ mobile crushers, scree... Read Full Article

Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK as part of the company’s commitment to net zero.Due to be delivered in Autumn 2022, the electric mixer will be immediately put to wo... Read Full Article

Proprietary abrasion- and impact-resistant compounds, combined with a ball mill overhaul, deliver optimised performance with increased mill availability and improvements in production levels...Weir Minerals has d... Read Full Article

After enjoying three days of positive customer comments regarding its new brand at Hillhead, Rokbak rounded off a successful week by taking five Marketing Society accolades back home to Motherwell...The brilliance of last ... Read Full Article

High quality lime has been manufactured for the first time in the UK using hydrogen technology as part of a world-first net zero trial.The trial, led by Tarmac at its Tunstead site near Buxton, was the culmination of a project funded by t... Read Full Article

Metso Outotec is launching a comprehensive Filtration Plant Units offering to maximize operational reliability in different types of dewatering applications where superior process performance combined with energy and water efficiency is required.... Read Full Article

Doosan took the opportunity to demonstrate and display the very latest products from the company for the quarrying, mining and construction industries for the first time at the Hillhead 2022 exhibit... Read Full Article

Highlighting its robust and reliable machines that deliver low total cost of ownership and operation, UK articulated hauler manufacturer Rokbak presented its RA30 and RA40 at Hillhead, alongside its UK dealer Molson Group.Rokbak’... Read Full Article

Schoolchildren at Boughton Leigh Junior School in Rugby enjoyed a first look at CEMEX’s new educational program A Circular World recently. Community engagement is an important part ... Read Full Article

The need for early action to ensure a steady and adequate supply of essential minerals can be maintained beyond 2042 is highlighted in a ... Read Full Article

Warwick Ward, already Keestrack dealer for England and Wales since 2019, have been awarded the Keestrack dealership in Scotland.“Due to their success in a highly competitive market in England and Wales, Warwick Ward was the obvious ... Read Full Article

Terex is currently finalising plans for a major new investment at its Ballymoney fabrications facility...The site has already seen a multi-million pound investment in 2022 with new laser cutting equipment and robot welding cells,... Read Full Article

Partnership helps mining and quarrying businesses cut emissions and avoid diesel price hikes...Leading liquid gas supplier Flogas Britain has partnered with power generator manufac... Read Full Article