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Mineral planning news and policy developments covering aggregates, building stone, industrial and energy minerals, development plans, restoration and research.
Government delays final decision on opencast coal mine
The government has said it needs more time to assess the potential climate change impacts of the proposed Druridge Bay opencast coal mine on the Northumberland coast before it can make a final planning decision.
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Breedon wins approval for 1.2Mt sand and gravel quarry
The Highlands Council has grant ed Breedon Northern Ltd planning consent for a vast 23.5 hectare sand and gravel quarry in Upper Remore.
Ineos launches appeal over rejected fracking exploration well
Chemicals giant Ineos is seeking to overturn planning permission for its twice-rejected shale gas exploration well in South Yorkshire.
Lightwater hopes for magnesium limestone site extension
The Potgate Quarry could remain open until 2024 should Lightwater Quarries be successful in applying for an extension.
Vital materials could be recovered from mining waste - study
European Commission research body JRC has said “critical and other raw materials” should be recovered from mining waste and to a lesser degree landfills.
Welsh gold mineralisation boost for Alba
Alba Mineral Resources has extended gold mineralisation at its Colgau mine in north Wales as regional exploration of the area continues to bear fruit.
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MPA urges push on infrastructure amid construction concerns
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Mine water clean-up pilot moves a step closer
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Tarmac finds asphalt solution for waste tyres
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Cemex set to expand wireless safety solution across its fleet
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Hanson orders aggregate dredger to boost marine operations
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Tarmac and Total host networking event for local authority highways managers
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Beowulf Mining increases stake in Vardar Minerals
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Better aggregate use could boost UK flood defence action
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Waste ash to aggregate solution shows potential
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Former coal mine designated local wildlife site
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More time allowed for extraction of Whinstone at quarry
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Mineral extraction refused owing to lack of supporting information
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Leisure use of former quarry refused
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Timescale for mineral extraction extended at mothballed quarry
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Mineral extraction permitted to create agricultural irrigation reservoir
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Sand and gravel extension granted
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Quarry restoration approved retrospectively
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Development approved retrospectively at Yorkshire quarry
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Quarry extension granted following assessment of impact on geological feature
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Legal agreement varied to enable footpath provision at new quarry