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As Brexit unfolds, mineral products will continue to be essential. There remains a fundamental responsibility for the UK Government to deliver the conditions within which industry can thrive and also a responsibility for industry to invest so that continuing demands for mineral products can be met sustainably. As such, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has set out its new priorities for Government, urging Cabinet Ministers to improve delivery of projects and not take for granted the vital role that the

A wide range of new and soon-to-be-launched Terex Finlay equipment models were demonstrated and exhibited this week at two open days staged at Breedon Northern’s Raisby Quarry in County Durham, Northeast England.

The all-new I-120RS impact crusher (with grinding path); TC-100 conveyor; TR-75 radial conveyor; TF-75L low level feeder; and TF-75H high level feeder were showcased alongside fifth generation 693+ and 694+ inclined screens, ahead of their global launch in Q4 2019.

Attendees at the Molson F

Indian infrastructure is developing at an unprecedented rate and Volvo Construction Equipment machines are said to be providing crucial support to aid this growth.

A key driver for India’s economy, the infrastructure sector is propelling India’s overall development, enjoying intense support from government policies aimed at creating world-class infrastructure in the country. With Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plan to invest close to US$1.4 trillion to build modern ports, highways, railways, airports,

LafargeHolcim, the French-Swiss building materials giant, is increasing its efforts to further improve the carbon-efficiency of its products and solutions. The objective is to reduce annual CO₂ emissions in Europe by a further 15% like-for-like, representing 3 million tonnes, by 2022. This will be achieved with an investment of CHF 160 million (€146mn) to advanced equipment as well as technologies to increase the use of low-carbon fuels and recycled materials in the company’s processes and products. Further

Doosan Construction Equipment is launching two new Stage V compliant articulated dump trucks (ADTs).

The engines on the new DA30-7 and DA45-7 machines are designed to comply with European Stage V emissions standards for non-road vehicles. The two new ADTs replace the previous DA30-5 and DA40-5 Stage IV models. The DA30-7 has a payload of 28 tonnes, while the DA45-7 can carry 41 tonnes (one tonne more than its predecessor the DA40-5).

The DA30-7 is suitable for construction sites and groundworks and i

The UK subsidiary of global building materials supplier giant CEMEX has started using trucks with non-tipping belt trailers on its clay supply route between Southam Quarry and Rugby Cement Plant in Warwickshire, central England. These offer considerable safety and efficiency benefits.

Thanks to the conveyor belt bed in the trailer, there is no need for the truck to tip the clay out, which ensures there is no risk of truck rollover or collision with buildings if the body is not lowered. In addition, the d

Engcon, a leading global quarrying and construction equipment market manufacturer of tiltrotators, has achieved record financial year turnover for the ninth consecutive year. The company’s April 1 2018 to March 31 2019 turnover and operating profit stood at £102.7 million and £17.3 million respectively.

Aggregate Industries, a leading player in the UK construction and infrastructure industries, is rolling out its new digital platform, ‘LOOP’.

Launched this month as part of what Aggregates Industries says is its drive to “revolutionise the customer journey”, LOOP combines a number of complementary digital systems designed with Aggregate Industries’ customers at its heart, which will work together to further improve business customers’ service experience.

The first tool launched as part of LOOP is ‘LO

The UK-based Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has announced the northern regional shortlist for the IQ Excellence Awards.

The high volume of applications acknowledging the exceptional achievements of individuals, teams and projects have now been analysed by the judging panel of industry professionals. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at Hilton Newcastle Gateshead on Friday 27 September 2019. The awards event is being hosted by the IQ North of England branch and will be part of their highly

CEMEX Ventures, CEMEX’s open innovation and Corporate Venture Capital unit, is investing in GoFor Industries, a last-mile logistics marketplace for on-demand delivery of building materials and equipment for the home improvement and construction industries.

GoFor Industries, a startup with operations in Canada and the United States, matches the delivery requirements of distributors, retailers, and contractors with the appropriate lightweight to heavy-duty vehicles of its driver community inventory. They p