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Promoting biodiversity through quarry restoration: A technical evening with Andy Littler
Promoting biodiversity through quarry restoration: A technical evening with Andy Littler
IQ Derbyshire Branch recently welcomed Andy Littler, a highly experienced quarry manager and biodiversity advocate, to speak at one of its ...
May 23, 2025 / by IQ News Update
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Remembering Gordon Temple FIQ
Remembering Gordon Temple FIQ
25th March 1934 to 14th January 2025 It is with great sadness that the Yorkshire Branch of the Institute of Quarrying wishes to record the ...
Jan 30, 2025 / by IQ News Update
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IQ Derbyshire appoints new Chair
IQ Derbyshire appoints new Chair
Chris Rowan FIQ has been elected as IQ Derbyshire’s new Chair following the branch’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last month. Chris ...
May 2, 2024 / by IQ News Update
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IQ Derbyshire: Exploring the underground storage of explosives in mines
IQ Derbyshire: Exploring the underground storage of explosives in mines
Assessing the suitability of a location for underground explosives storage entails a comprehensive understanding of the potential ...
Mar 27, 2024 / by IQ News Update
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Local students' impactful projects unveiled at IQ Derbyshire branch event
Local students' impactful projects unveiled at IQ Derbyshire branch event
Members of the IQ Derbyshire branch recently experienced the final project presentations from two local students pursuing the BSc in ...
Dec 14, 2023 / by IQ News Update
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A Centenary Built Upon Community
A Centenary Built Upon Community
The Institute of Quarrying’s (IQ) Derbyshire branch celebrates its 100th anniversary this year as it commemorates its founding in 1923. A ...
Aug 30, 2023 / by IQ News Update
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IQ Hong Kong awards Honorary Fellowships during 50th AGM
IQ Hong Kong awards Honorary Fellowships during 50th AGM
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Hong Kong branch celebrated its 50th annual general meeting (AGM) towards the end of March, which included ...
Apr 27, 2023 / by IQ News Update
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IQ West of England discuss near-zero carbon emissions
IQ West of England discuss near-zero carbon emissions
With COP26 drawing to an end, there is an intense focus on how the country can achieve its net-zero emissions ambitions.
Nov 12, 2021 / by IQ News Update
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Yorkshire branch announces future events for members
Yorkshire branch announces future events for members
Yorkshire is the UK’s largest county. Home to two National Parks, it is visually and geologically one of the most diverse regions in the ...
Oct 8, 2021 / by Louise White
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IQ London and Home Counties branch get into confined spaces
IQ London and Home Counties branch get into confined spaces
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) London & Home Counties (L&HC) branch is the 2nd largest branch according to the number of members ...
Mar 23, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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