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New information pack designed for teachers, parents and careers leads

New information pack designed for teachers, parents and careers leads

30 October 2026
Minerals Matter has launched a new Education, Careers & Industry Engagement Pack, designed to help teachers and educators bring the world of minerals, mining and mineral products into the classroom. […]
A year of growth, engagement and impact

A year of growth, engagement and impact

05 October 2026
What can happen when people across the minerals sector come together to inspire the next generation? During the 2025–26 academic year, Minerals Matter and our community of ambassadors, industry partners […]
What Jobs Are There in the Minerals Sector?

What Jobs Are There in the Minerals Sector?

25 June 2026
More Opportunities Than You Might Think When you hear the words quarrying or mining, what jobs come to mind? For many people, it’s operating heavy machinery or driving large vehicles. […]
United for the Future: Industry Collaboration at The Big Bang Fair 2026

United for the Future: Industry Collaboration at The Big Bang Fair 2026

30 April 2026
Minerals Matter is delighted to announce its industry partners for this year’s Big Bang Fair 2026: Tarmac, British Gypsum (part of Saint-Gobain), and EPC-UK. The Big Bang Fair, held between […]
From Site Visit to Shift in Perspective

From Site Visit to Shift in Perspective

22 April 2026
How Industry Engagement at Aberpergwm Mine is Changing Young Minds In regions where industry is part of the landscape, perceptions are often shaped from a distance – through headlines, campaigns, […]
Why Mining and Quarrying Could Be a Smart Career Choice

Why Mining and Quarrying Could Be a Smart Career Choice

07 April 2026
Not sure what to do after school or college? You’re not alone – but there’s an opportunity most people don’t even think about. Mining and quarrying might not be the […]
Minerals Matter announces strategic partnership with Women in Mining UK

Minerals Matter announces strategic partnership with Women in Mining UK

01 April 2026
Industry-led initiative signs MoU with Women in Mining UK to boost awareness of careers in minerals  Article initially posted on Agg-net: Minerals Matter announces strategic partnership with WIM UK | […]
Communicating Careers: Practical Lessons from Our Ambassador Webinar

Communicating Careers: Practical Lessons from Our Ambassador Webinar

29 January 2026
Earlier this month, Minerals Matter hosted our first Ambassador Network webinar of the year. Bringing together ambassadors, educators, and industry partners from across the UK, the session focused on one […]
Minerals Matter announce award winners at the 2025 Institute of Quarrying Fellows Lunch

Minerals Matter announce award winners at the 2025 Institute of Quarrying Fellows Lunch

18 November 2025
First published on Agg-Net. The 2025 Minerals Matter Awards were presented at the Institute of Quarrying Fellows Lunch, recognising individuals and organisations making exceptional contributions to education, outreach and innovation […]
Building Futures Through Teacher Encounters at Dowlow Quarry

Building Futures Through Teacher Encounters at Dowlow Quarry

23 October 2025
Case Study provided by John Austin, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Mineral Products & Minerals Matter STEM Ambassador and Charlotte Bushell, Education and Employment Adviser, East Midlands Combined County Authority (EMCCA) […]
Rethinking Work Experience

Rethinking Work Experience

09 September 2025
What the New Modern Work Experience Standards Mean for the Minerals & Mining Industry As the UK government signals a significant shift in how work experience will be delivered in […]
Minerals Matter lands a Big Bang

Minerals Matter lands a Big Bang

03 September 2025
First published in the August 2025 issue of Quarry Management, written by Darral Lambert. Engaging, inspiring, and enduring collaboration – Twenty-thousand-three-hundred-and-seventy-nine young people from 402 schools, along with 2,103 of their […]