What is the Institute of Quarrying?

Our role is to promote the positive impact of the industry, the career opportunities available and support professionals working within it.

The Institute of Quarrying was founded over 100 years ago by four people with a vision for the mineral products industry.

They wanted the industry to come together to raise standards, share knowledge and be recognised as highly skilled professionals which are the principles that guide the Institute of Quarrying today.

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President's Blog: Embracing an everchanging industry

I have had a very busy previous month with the IQ Yorkshire Branch Dinner Dance, an IQ Lancashire Branch meeting and a trip to the IQ Northern Ireland Branch AG... May 2, 2024

IQ £5,000 Emerald Challenge returns to echo first year success

The Institute of Quarrying is inviting applications from professionals working in the mineral products sector to secure a £5,000 financial grant. For the second... April 30, 2024

Launch of the new Heavy Clay Technology Association (HCTa)

Individuals working within the Heavy Clay sector have a new organisation to support them with professional development opportunities, the Heavy Clay Technology ... February 14, 2024

Making the most of your IQ membership

The Institute of Quarrying was founded over 100 years ago by four people with a vision for the mineral products industry. They wanted the industry to come toget... January 12, 2024

Recognising the achievements of industry professionals

Senior quarrying and mineral products industry figures from all areas of the UK gathered at IET London: Savoy Place on 20 October 2023 for the annual Fellows Lu... November 24, 2023

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For more than 100 years the Institute of Quarrying has been supporting people working in the mineral products industry. We are the only professional body with the history, knowledge and international experience to advise both individuals and businesses about the skills, training and personal development needs required to build successful industry careers.

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