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Optimistic companies make major investments in emerging marketsA number of recent events in Europe would indicate that many quarry operators are seeing a slowdown in the rate of sales declines. Indeed, many are optimistic that while in some cases things may not... 07 June 2013

Positive news about the industry in bauma yearThe first issue of 2013, as you will read, contains on balance a lot of positive news about the industry. Although it is early days yet, and while it is not all good news, major companies are already...
Essential progressAs 2012 draws to a close it is a good time to reflect, but also to look forward. From my viewpoint it has been an interesting and informative year, visiting many countries for conferences, industry...
Showing the way to a brighter mining and quarrying futureDespite the current economic climate, or perhaps because of it, shows for mining and quarrying equipment are proving huge successes. As many quarry and other operators seek to reduce debt, they are...
Optimism evident at Bauma showTwo years ago the buzz word in the industry was productivity, today it has been replaced by the term efficiency. On the surface they may seem to mean the same thing but they mark the difference in...
Quarrying has more to offer than just rocksWhile the main purpose of quarrying is to provide high quality products for a wide variety of sectors, the industry now offers so much more. Road building and other construction work in modern...
Air of optimism in European aggregates industryWith 2012 only a few weeks old there are signs of increasing optimism in the aggregates industry across Europe for the coming 12 months.
Aggregates industry performance in 2011As 2011 draws to a close, it is interesting to reflect on the aggregates industry, and how it is coping in the current economic climate. In the past few weeks, I have reported as companies have...
Local communication vital to quarry expansionAlmost three years ago permission was granted for a huge extension to an existing quarry in a rural area. It would produce 30million tonnes and secure the site's future for the next 50 years or so....
Rising demand not being seen in all quarriesThrough my work I get the opportunity to visit many different countries and companies and I love that variety - each site is essentially engaged in the same business of aggregate production, yet are...
Improving health and safety in quarriesWhile best practices and national legislation may vary across Europe, one thing that is clear is that the industry as a whole is trying to tackle the safety issues that blighted the industry in years...