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The British aggregates industry, supplying naturally graded rocks (sand and gravel), crushed hardrocks (limestone, igneous, sandstones, etc.) and artificial aggregates (steel slags and lightweight materials) to the civil engineering and construction sectors, has experienced dramatic growth in production since the Second World War. A review of these trends is presented, taking into consideration structural changes within the industry. Accompanying these developments has been the recently increased concern over the planning and environmental problems which have resulted. The paper assesses these issues and examines some of the solutions which have been considered. Suggestions are made regarding the relative merits of these solutions, and the most appropriate developments which can be pursued.
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Down, C.G. The British aggregates industry: Planning and environmental issues. Minerals and the Environment 1, 112–125 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02001235
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