MINING

Grants awarded to support quarrying sustainability projects

Three professionals working in the mineral products sector have received a financial grant from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) towards funding projects that directly supports achieving industry net zero and decarbonisation targets.

 (Left to right) Steve Cole, creator of the Emerald Challenge; Thomas Clifford, director of Gears; Oliver Kibble, quarry development manager of Tarmac; and Viv Russell, IQ president

(Left to right) Steve Cole, creator of the Emerald Challenge; Thomas Clifford, director of Gears; Oliver Kibble, quarry development manager of Tarmac; and Viv Russell, IQ president

The IQ had a strong response to its Emerald Challenge grant scheme with the projects submitted covering a diverse range of topics. A project focusing on reducing CO2 emissions in hard rock quarries and...

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