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Silica sand extension approved
A proposal to extract one million tonnes of silica sand from an extension to Kingsley quarry, on the northern edge of the South Downs National Park has...
Haulage use agreed at quarry to overcome trespass issues
East Riding of Yorkshire County Council has resolved to grant permission for a proposal to change the use of a former quarry to a haulage yard subject...
Essex council considers sites for review of conditions
Essex County Council has received a report updating members on the current status of the planning authority's programme for review of mineral permissions...
Building stone
Reopening of historic building stone quarry refused over contamination fears
A proposal to extract 29,000 tonnes of Blue Lias limestone from a historical quarry near Taunton has been refused by Somerset County Council owing to an...
Extension to building stone quarry approved
Somerset County Council has approved an application to extend a Blue Lias Limestone quarry at Somerton, near Taunton.
Revised working scheme approved for Cumbrian quarry
Cumbria County Council has allowed a variation to conditions for Birkhams quarry in Sandwith approving a revised working scheme and minor alterations to...
Energy minerals
IQ rolls out Covid-19 contingency plan
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has outlined its contingency plans including support for members as the Coronavirus crisis continues.
Coal Authority demolishes unsafe houses to cap mine shaft
The Coal Authority (CA) has capped a 200m deep coal mine shaft to keep residents safe in Wigan.
Alternative restoration scheme approved for former surface mine
An amended restoration scheme for a parcel of land previously forming part of the Minorca surface mine site in Measham has been approved by Leicestershire...
Industrial minerals
Sirius Minerals changes name as takeover completes
Sirius Minerals has changed its name to Anglo American Woodsmith following the takeover of the company by Anglo American.
MPA urges action on moving machinery and isolation
Companies are being urged to take action to mitigate risks associated with moving machinery and isolation.
Green asphalt paves the way for cleaner air
Local authorities could benefit from a new range of low-carbon asphalt products that claim to improve air quality.