Industry leaders unite to educate the next generation of mineral planners
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has partnered with multidisciplinary environmental consultancy, MPG, to reshape and modernise its training course for minera... Read Full ArticleMPA takes on a century of experience!
Five professionals from the across the construction, concrete and industrial minerals sectors have taken up new roles at the Mineral Products Association (MPA).Jon Flitney, Michael Conroy, Liam Forde, Steve Callow and Mike Haynes bring 10... Read Full ArticleCEMEX Germany invests in solar energy
Photovoltaic panels have been installed on the premises of the CEMEX Germany concrete plant in Velten, which belongs to the area of Greater Berlin. The commissioning of... Read Full ArticleDemand for mineral products drops for second quarter in a row
Manufacturers of essential mineral products are bracing themselves for a lengthy period of uncertainty after the market for heavy-side building materials dropped into a lower gear. That’s according to the latest quarterly survey ... Read Full ArticleRokbak RA30 excels at German gravel pit
Requiring a robust, reliable articulated hauler to remove overburden for ten hours a day, five days a week, Erdbau Schrader found the perfect solution with Rokbak and its RA30...In a pit near to Calbe, a town in the district of S... Read Full ArticleAutumn Statement: MPA reassured by infrastructure commitment but questions remain over delivery and energy prices
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed relief at the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision not to cut capital spending in today’s Autumn Statement, as landmark infrastructure projects, including Sizewell C, HS2, and Nort... Read Full ArticleWinners of Hanson UK biodiversity award announced
A biodiversity project carried out by a team of students from Bath Spa University at Hanson’s Masters quarry in Dorset has won the UK research stream of the Quarry Life Award 2022.The project, which investigated the sand properties ... Read Full ArticleIt's National Road Safety Week - Longcliffe drives home road safety messages with Derbyshire students
More than five children are killed or seriously injured on the UK’s roads every day*. To mark the start of National Road Safety Week, local company Longcliffe Calcium Carbonates has partnered with Anthony Gell School i... Read Full ArticleMetso Outotec expands its next-generation Metrics monitoring system portfolio to screens
The innovative cloud-based Metrics monitoring system portfolio is one of Metso Outotec’s key digital solutions for customers. Metso Outotec is now expanding Metrics to cover the tools, sensors and... Read Full ArticlePowerscreen announce IRCAT as distributor for Romania.
Powerscreen® - leading providers of mobile crushing, screening and conveying equipment is pleased... Read Full ArticleQM&S design and supply a new Radial Stacker Conveyor for Hanson Aggregates.
QMS are proud to share another successful project, commissioned by Hanson Aggregates for their Frindsbury Wharf site. The ‘60m long Radial Stacker Conveyor’ was designed by our experienced Technical Design department, manu... Read Full ArticleMcCloskey unveils new Jaw Crusher designed for versatility and productivity
Jaw Crusher Designed for Versatility and ProductivityAgile and powerful J4 boasts innovative design features and new optionsMcCloskey International has ... Read Full ArticleEconomic importance of UK minerals overlooked say MPA and CBI Minerals Group
The economic importance of UK-sourced essential minerals is the focus of a new strategy document launched by the CBI Minerals Group and the Mineral Products Association (MPA). Minerals and mineral products represent the largest flow of... Read Full ArticleLiebherr hydrogen excavator receives Bauma Innovation Award
At the recent bauma show the jury made their decision: The 2022 Bauma Innovation Award in the climate protection category goes to the R 9XX H2 hydrogen excavator. This is the first Liebherr hydraulic exc... Read Full ArticleWhy Rokbak? Read on to find out!
Ever wondered what goes into launching a new brand? Jacqueline Reid, who led the team behind the award-winning Rokbak rebranding project, reflects on a successful first year and tells all about the renaming process – from how it came abo... Read Full ArticleKurimoto visit LJ-130 hybrid jaw crusher in Ireland.
Our Japanese dealer, Kurimoto, recently visited Ireland to see for themselves the new LJ-130 hybrid jaw crusher in action. The Kurimoto team where accompanied by customers who were impressed with the feed ... Read Full ArticleMark McGlinn joins McLanahan as regional Sales Manager
McLanahan Corporation is pleased to welcome Mark McGlinn as a Regional Sales Manager - Europe. As a sales manager, he will be working under the direction of the David Hunter, Business Line Director – ... Read Full ArticleJack Robinson hired as lead design engineer for Aggregate Systems
McLanahan Corporation is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Jack Robinson as the Lead Design Engineer. In this role he will be responsible for leading all engineering aspects pertaining to McLanahan ... Read Full ArticleHewitt Robins supplies two replacement Asphalt Screens to Tarmac Banbury
Tarmac Banbury supplies high-quality asphalt, and as the UK's leading asphalt supplier, they offer a range of asphalt solutions to suit customers’ needs.The existing Via Nova screens were at the end of their working life and were ex... Read Full ArticleJoin the e-volution: Keestrack shifts via e-drive to ZERO drive
Keestrack going for ZERO emissions“At Bauma the Join the e-volution campaign is at full speed”, says Marcel Kerkhofs, Marketing Manager at Keestrack. “Keestrack has a strong reputation on in... Read Full Article