What is the Institute of Quarrying?

Our role is to promote the positive impact of the industry, the career opportunities available and support professionals working within it.

The Institute of Quarrying was founded over 100 years ago by four people with a vision for the mineral products industry.

They wanted the industry to come together to raise standards, share knowledge and be recognised as highly skilled professionals which are the principles that guide the Institute of Quarrying today.

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Latest News and Events

Ensuring safety and excellence in quarry blasting

The Institute of Quarrying, along with partners EPC-UK and the University of Derby, have launched a new diploma for professionals working in surface mining expl... March 27, 2025

Celebrating 10 successful years of the Honours Degree in Mineral Products Management

Developing the skills and competence of the mineral sectors workforce is key to ensuring that the industry continues to innovate, finding solutions to the multi... March 27, 2025

IQ Emerald Challenge 2025: Driving Innovation for a Sustainable Future

The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) is pleased to announce the return of the Emerald Challenge, a grant scheme dedicated to supporting industry professionals to dev... February 26, 2025

Powering progress in the UK clay manufacturing industry

February 26, 2025

Students hit the high notes at Symphony Hall for the annual IAT and IQ Fellows Lunch

(Top row left to right: Jordan Eccles, Daniel Penny, John Bright, Adam Baker; Bottom row left to right: Gregg Loan, Haydn Griffiths, Sallie Antill) Held in Birm... November 11, 2024

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For more than 100 years the Institute of Quarrying has been supporting people working in the mineral products industry. We are the only professional body with the history, knowledge and international experience to advise both individuals and businesses about the skills, training and personal development needs required to build successful industry careers.

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