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Apprenticeships: The future of the mineral extractives industry?
Apprenticeships: The future of the mineral extractives industry?
Apprenticeship programmes are an increasingly popular pathway into the world of work, with many apprentices going on to enjoy successful ...
Feb 9, 2022 / by Sarah Fry
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Safeguarding Soil Resources
Safeguarding Soil Resources
New Good Practice Guide for Handling Soils in Mineral Workings The focus of current UK Government policy in England, as set out in its 25 ...
Oct 29, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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Spotlight on IQ Student Award Winners: Where are they now?
Spotlight on IQ Student Award Winners: Where are they now?
Over the years, the annual Institute of Quarrying (IQ) Student Awards have recognised the exceptional achievements of countless individuals ...
Sep 30, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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Select Personalised Professional Development
Select Personalised Professional Development
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has launched a new suite of tailored online e-learning programmes available to members and non-members, ...
Aug 31, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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Shape the future direction of our industry with IQ membership
Shape the future direction of our industry with IQ membership
For more than 100 years, the Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has supported the professional development of people working within the mineral ...
Jul 5, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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Enhance your career with new educational programmes
Enhance your career with new educational programmes
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ), along with several respected industry professionals and organisations, has taken a key role in leading a ...
Jun 30, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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Boost Your Career and Our Industry
Boost Your Career and Our Industry
Getting the Most Out of IQ Membership The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has over 2,800 UK members, representing all aspects of the minerals ...
May 28, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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Benefits of upgrading your IQ membership
Benefits of upgrading your IQ membership
In the UK there are hundreds of professional membership bodies covering areas of work including finance, engineering, construction, health, ...
Apr 30, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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CPD best practice from IQ
CPD best practice from IQ
The Institute of Quarrying (IQ) has supported the professional development of people working within the mineral products sector for more ...
Mar 31, 2021 / by Sarah Fry
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