The Government is to review its policy on the UK’s future offshore oil and gas licensing regime as part of its plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Initial findings and next steps will be published in the forthcoming Energy White Paper. More than half of the UK’s electricity comes from renewables including wind […]
ESG
Minerals sector valued for economy and environment
The minerals products industry is essential to the UK’s economic success and valued for its impact on biodiversity, a HM Treasury report has found. A Treasury report, in response to the Aggregates Levy review, set out views from stakeholders including the Mineral Products Association (MPA), MPA Scotland and MPA Northern Ireland. “The UK Government recognises […]
IQ Northern Ireland raises £49,000 for local groups
The Institute of Quarry Northern Ireland branch has since 2018 raised £49,000 to support local charities including Guide Dogs for the Blind (NI), Northern Ireland Hospice and Air Ambulance Northern Ireland. ORGANISATIONS Money has also been raised for Irish Rugby Union Benevolent Fund, Kevin Bell Repatriation Trust which helps families repatriate the remains of relatives; […]