January 7, 2013
Impressive economic growth rates have been seen in the Baltic states as Julie-Anne Ryan reports. In general economic terms, the Baltic States have in…
January 7, 2013
European Commission opinions on the application of Article 6(4) of the Habitats Directive highlight the possibilities of development in the public…
January 7, 2013
A review of the Environmental Impact Assessment Directive and its implications for the Aggregates Industry. Environmental assessment is a procedure…
January 7, 2013
Ken MacLean has a senior job with building materials group Lafarge but he still likes the outdoors - and racing cars. Julie-Anne Ryan reports. There’…
December 17, 2012
Dust emissions can be an issue at aggregate quarries but equipment can control the problem as Patrick Smith reports By far the most important aspect…
December 17, 2012
A mobile crushing solution from a European company at an Argentinian quarry is said to increase production by 100% Caminos del Mercosur found success…
December 3, 2012
A medium-sized family-run company that has close links with the quarrying industry is celebrating 125 years in business. According to the memoirs of…
December 3, 2012
End-of-life strategies for asphalt pavements will be highlighted and debated at an upcoming conference. Although sustainable construction processes…
December 3, 2012
Many leading companies have been improving their asphalt recycling systems and putting them to good use in eco-conscious projects. Guy Woodford…
December 3, 2012
In response to the mining and quarrying sectors’ concerns over pump and engine damage in situ, Pioneer Pump has devised a solution to protect its…