Briefing
Mineral planning news and policy developments covering aggregates, building stone, industrial and energy minerals, development plans, restoration and research.
Scottish Aggregates Tax Bill put before parliament
The Scottish government has published details of its proposed Aggregates Tax Bill to encourage use of recycled materials in construction.
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HSENI targets machinery safety in quarry inspection campaign
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) will be undertaking inspections at quarries across the province to machinery is adequately...
Scott Bros partners with University to scale up recycled brick
Scott Bros is working with Teesside University to commercialise a prototype brick that it has engineered from recycled waste clay.
GRS contracting division rebrands after rapid growth
Construction materials group GRS has rebranded and relaunched its specialist contracting business as ISC, creating a platform for expansion in enabling...
MPA urges government to commit to CBAM for cement
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) says it has been left "deeply disappointed" by the government's lack of commitment to a UK Carbon Border Adjustment...
HS2 adopts digital concrete testing to cut carbon
A digital measuring system for concrete has been rolled out across multiple HS2 sites to help reduce a project's carbon impact, following a successful...
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Brett quarries to trial clean alternative to red diesel
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Quarry operators jailed for dumping waste
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Hills opens eighth ready-mix concrete plant
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Highways repair scheme wins major accolade
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3D-printed concrete set to deliver carbon savings for Yorkshire Water
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Peak Cluster expected to deliver £180m boost to economy
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Ashcourt supplies aggregates for solar farm project
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High performing students celebrated at industry awards
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LME enriches ESG data for metals disclosure
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MPA highlights deepening challenges for construction
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Restoration of quarry refused for harm to AONB
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Earlier start time for quarry trucks raises concern
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Conditions for Scottish BESS amended.
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Quarry extension approved on appeal
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New house at former quarry refused permission
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Proposal to extend mineral extraction closer to houses approved after site visit
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National need for oil production held to outweigh AONB harm
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Time extension granted for national park building stone quarry
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Commencement date for power station enabling works extended
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Controversial quarry proposal refused contrary to advice