Briefing
Mineral planning news and policy developments covering aggregates, building stone, industrial and energy minerals, development plans, restoration and research.
Construction experts call for concrete carbon rating system
A carbon-rating system that could help rapidly reduce emissions from concrete is one of the key recommendations proposed in a new routemap for the construction industry.
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Production permit granted for Horse Hill
The Environment Agency (EA) has issued permit variations to Horse Hill Developments (HHD) for its operations at the Horse Hill oil well site.
Banks ends coal mining as it deepens diversification drive
The Banks Group has announced it is continuing to transition the business as its coal mining operations come to an end.
Aggregate Industries consolidates with SRM brand
Aggregate Industries has brought together its readymix concrete offering in Manchester and Stalybridge Readymix, which it acquired in 2020, to operate...
Cement and lime sectors miss out on carbon pricing compensation
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed disappointment that UK cement and lime producers have been excluded from the government’s compensation...
Strong headwinds set for construction, says CPA
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has forecast a dramatic slowdown in growth for the sector as global price pressures start to bite.
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Lagan and Whitemountain rebrand as Breedon Ireland
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Organisational changes for IQ and NSC
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Mineral and Waste Planning is evolving
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MPA endorses UN sand study
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Cemex consults on quarry extension plans
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Hanson supplies concrete solution for Gatwick
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Tarmac signs up to ‘circular’ pallet scheme
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MP praises Tarmac’s conservation work during quarry visit
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Report highlights sustainability of marine aggregates
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Isle of Wight sand and gravel quarry plans lodged
Latest Casework
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Retrospective approval for mineral working for agricultural use
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Extension approved at soft sand and silica sand quarry
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Extension to quarry lifespan granted
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Concern raised over landscape impact of proposed quarry
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Dust management measures at chalk quarry reviewed
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Gas generating plant allowed on industrial site in North West
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RMC plant approved at Yorkshire farm
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Energy infrastructure allowed on appeal
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Variations to quarry permission permitted to extend extraction area
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More time allowed for quarry legal agreement