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The National Security Institute (UAE) sign MoU with the Institute of Quarrying (UK)
Aug 5, 2025
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IQ President, Ben Williams FIQ, proudly welcomed distinguished representatives from the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) National Security ...
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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
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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
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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
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UoD Project 4 - Increasing Productivity and Minimising Wastage by Ben Campbell TMIQ
The aim of this project was to identify and reduce the production constraints on site, increasing the overall efficiency of the plant. The ...
Apr 17, 2025
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UoD Project 3 - A comparison of green concretes in the context of the Circular Economy by Danielle Dawson
The aim of this project was to increase knowledge and understanding of green concretes in the context of circular economy (CE), and compare ...
Apr 16, 2025
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EcoOperator Programme from SMT GB gains IQ Accreditation
To promote safer and more sustainable machine operation SMT GB offers the EcoOperator Programme from Volvo Construction Equipment, an ...
Apr 16, 2025
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UoD Project 2 - An investigation into the use of electronic delay detonators (EDD) vs non-electric detonators
Overview As a project during his time at the University of Derby Centre for Mineral Products, Robin Gillespie FIQ explored the economic and ...
Apr 10, 2025
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UoD Project 1 - Methods to Eliminate Deleterious Materials Leaving Quarries
Overview As a University of Derby's Honours Degree in Mineral Products Management student, James Forrester TMIQ's project aimed to ...
Apr 3, 2025
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Ensuring safety and excellence in quarry blasting
The Institute of Quarrying, along with partners EPC-UK and the University of Derby, have launched a new diploma for professionals working ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Celebrating 10 successful years of the Honours Degree in Mineral Products Management
Developing the skills and competence of the mineral sectors workforce is key to ensuring that the industry continues to innovate, finding ...
Mar 27, 2025
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President's Blog: Building a Stronger Future for Our Industry
Aug 28, 2025
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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 ...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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President's Blog: Celebrating the strength of relationships
As 2024 draws to a close, I begin my December column by praising the strength of relationships we’ve developed within our institute and ...
Dec 11, 2024
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President's Blog: The essence of our industry
Reflecting on my first month in the role of IQ President, I feel it is already a privilege to serve as leader of an organisation that is ...
Nov 21, 2024
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President's Blog: Strategy, engagement, service
It is with great pride and humility that I take on the role of President of the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) from Viv Russell. It is an ...
Oct 21, 2024
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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
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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
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