Members
IQ Membership
HCTa
The Emerald Challenge
CPD
Branches
Events & Webinars
Online Shop
Careers
Online learning
IQ Education and Training
CPD Select Series
Higher education
Quarry Faces
About Quarrying
National Stone Centre
Minerals Use
Quarry Trails
Quarry Garden
About Us
Our News
Governance
Accreditation
IQBF
Contact Us
Member Portal
Members
Careers
About Quarrying
About Us
Member Portal
Members
IQ Membership
HCTa
The Emerald Challenge
CPD
Branches
Events & Webinars
Online Shop
Careers
Careers
Online learning
IQ Education and Training
CPD Select Series
Higher education
Quarry Faces
About Quarrying
About Quarrying
National Stone Centre
Minerals Use
Quarry Trails
Quarry Garden
About Us
About Us
Our News
Governance
Accreditation
IQBF
Contact Us
Member Portal
Members
Careers
About Quarrying
About Us
Member Portal
Join IQ!
IQ news and information
IQ Showcases Global Leadership at The Mining Show
Dec 3, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Dubai set the stage for innovation as The Mining Show 2025 brought together the biggest names in quarrying and mining. With thousands of ...
Read more
Popular Posts
Soil Resource Identification Takes Centre Stage in New IQ Publication
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has released a landmark publication that promises to reshape how the mineral extraction industry approaches ...
Nov 27, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
Students Shine at Symphony Hall for Annual IQ and IAT Awards
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) and the Institute of Asphalt Technology (IAT) celebrated outstanding student achievements at their joint ...
Nov 14, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
From Peterborough to Pottelberg: Insights from the HTCa European Tour
Written by Steven Godfrey, Deputy Chair of the HCTa
Oct 23, 2025
/ by
Steven Godfrey
Read more
IQ Signs Strategic Partnership with The Mining Show 2025 in Dubai
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with The Mining Show 2025, the Middle East’s largest mining ...
Oct 14, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
IQ Publishes New Soil Resource for Members
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is pleased to announce the release of Soil Resource Considerations Part 1: Identification, a new ...
Oct 9, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
Lifelong Learning in Quarrying: Unlocking the Full Value of Your IQ Membership
The Importance of Lifelong Learning in a Changing Industry The quarrying and mineral products industry is evolving faster than ever. ...
Sep 24, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
The National Security Institute (UAE) sign MoU with the Institute of Quarrying (UK)
IQ President, Ben Williams FIQ, proudly welcomed distinguished representatives from the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) National Security ...
Aug 5, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
Powering Innovation for a Net Zero Future
Recognising the critical role of achieving net zero carbon emissions, the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is proud to announce the return of ...
Jul 31, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): No Time to Stop
Reading the mood music on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is arguably more problematic than at any other time since the inception of ...
Jun 26, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
HCTa North Staffordshire visit Marley Keele Tiles
The Heavy Clay Technology Association (HCTa) North Staffordshire branch was recently given a behind-the-scenes look at Marley’s Keele ...
May 21, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
View all
❮
❯
Presidents blog
President's Blog: From Learning to Leadership
Nov 27, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
In our profession and sector, we often talk about competence, generally agreed to be a combination of knowledge, skills, and experience. As ...
Read more
Popular Posts
President's Blog: Looking Ahead with Confidence
September signified the halfway point of my presidency. The year so far has been both busy and rewarding, as we continue to strengthen the ...
Oct 23, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
President's Blog: Raising Standards Through Continued Learning
One of the most valuable aspects of being part of the Institute of Quarrying is our collective commitment to continuing professional ...
Sep 24, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
President's Blog: Building a Stronger Future for Our Industry
As a passionate advocate for our industry and the essential minerals we supply across the UK, I, like many, have often shared a sense of ...
Aug 28, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
President's Blog: A season of opportunity and responsibility
As summer settles in, many of us are looking forward to a well-earned break and time with family and friends. One of the things I value ...
Jul 31, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
President's Blog: Progress, priorities, and the path ahead
As we approach the halfway point of the year, it’s remarkable how quickly time has passed. Reflecting on the months behind us, 2025 has ...
Jun 26, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
President's Blog: Empowering talent for a sustainable future
As 2025 unfolds, it is clear that political and economic change continues to shape the global landscape. Our industry plays a vital role in ...
May 28, 2025
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
President's Blog: Advancing the Centre of Excellence plans
With 2025 now into its second quarter, this is an opportune time to update IQ members and the industry on our progress with the Centre of ...
Apr 16, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
President's Blog: Embracing growth and innovation in our industry
As I write this month’s column, it’s clear that the Institute is entering an especially busy period, with activities coming in rapid ...
Mar 26, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
President's Blog: Driving sustainability and progress
The new year is well underway, and we are all focused on our key objectives for the coming year. Whilst the economic conditions remain ...
Feb 26, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
President's Blog: Securing success through collaboration and partnership
I begin my first IQ President’s column of 2025 by acknowledging just a few of our Institute’s accomplishments from last year, achieved as a ...
Jan 23, 2025
/ by
Ben Williams
Read more
View all
❮
❯
Branch news
View all
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
Read more
Industry articles
View all
Joint letter urges Secretary of State to address mining and minerals skills gap
Six organisations representing thousands of individuals and businesses across the minerals value chain have sent a joint letter to the ...
Aug 19, 2024
/ by
IQ News Update
Read more
Subscribe for updates
Keep up to date with all of the latest updates from The Institute of Quarrying
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(14).png)
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(12).png)
-1.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(11)-1.png)
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(9).png)
.png?width=500&name=Soils%20Resource%20Considerations%20Part%201-%20Blog%20post%20(8).png)
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(4).png)
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(1).png)
%20No%20Time%20to%20Stop%20-%20Blog%20post.jpg?%20Inclusion%20(DEI)%20No%20Time%20to%20Stop%20-%20Blog%20post.jpg&width=500&name=Diversity%2c%20Equity%20%26%20Inclusion%20(DEI)%20No%20Time%20to%20Stop%20-%20Blog%20post.jpg?%20Inclusion%20(DEI)%20No%20Time%20to%20Stop%20-%20Blog%20post.jpg)
.jpg?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(6).jpg)
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(10).png)
.jpg?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(7).jpg)
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(20).png)
.png?width=500&name=-%20Blog%20post%20(18).png)
