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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

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

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

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

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 / by IQ News Update

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 / by IQ News Update

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 / by IQ News Update

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 / by IQ News Update

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Presidents blog

President's Blog: Raising Standards Through Continued Learning

Sep 24, 2025 / by Ben Williams

One of the most valuable aspects of being part of the Institute of Quarrying is our collective commitment to continuing professional ...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 / by Ben Williams

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 / by Ben Williams

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Branch news

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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 / by IQ News Update

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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 / by IQ News Update

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HCTa North Staffordshire visit Marley Keele Tiles

UoD Project 4 - Increasing Productivity and Minimising Wastage by Ben Campbell TMIQ

UoD Project 3 - A comparison of green concretes in the context of the Circular Economy by Danielle Dawson

EcoOperator Programme from SMT GB gains IQ Accreditation

UoD Project 2 - An investigation into the use of electronic delay detonators (EDD) vs non-electric detonators

Presidents blog

President's Blog: Raising Standards Through Continued Learning

Popular Posts

President's Blog: Building a Stronger Future for Our Industry

President's Blog: A season of opportunity and responsibility

President's Blog: Progress, priorities, and the path ahead

President's Blog: Empowering talent for a sustainable future

President's Blog: Advancing the Centre of Excellence plans

President's Blog: Embracing growth and innovation in our industry

President's Blog: Driving sustainability and progress

President's Blog: Securing success through collaboration and partnership

President's Blog: Celebrating the strength of relationships

President's Blog: The essence of our industry

Branch news

Promoting biodiversity through quarry restoration: A technical evening with Andy Littler

Industry articles

Joint letter urges Secretary of State to address mining and minerals skills gap