Mineral resource maps and safeguarding areas : a Welsh case study

Access to economic mineral resources in the UK, such as sand and gravel and crushed rock aggregate, is vital to ensure the continued supply of raw materials that are essential for maintaining national infrastructure and underpinning the economy. Increasing pressures on land use threaten adequate mineral supply in the long term if the location of mineral resources is not considered when siting other types of development. Security of supply of minerals is, therefore, becoming an increasing priority for local and national government organisations responsible for planning for development

Brick Clay - Mineral Planning Factsheet

Brick clay is the term used to describe ‘clay, shale, mudstone and other such materials’ used in the manufacture of structural clay products, such as facing and engineering bricks, pavers, clay tiles for roofing and cladding, and vitrified clay pipes. Brick manufacture is by far the largest tonnage use and as such the indicative extraction tonnages and reserve and resource figures presented in this factsheet are based on statistics provided by the brick manufacturing sector. Some clay, shale, and mudstone is used for engineering purposes, such as lining and capping landfill sites, lining canals and ponds and for general construction purposes (fill). This factsheet provides an overview of brick clay supply in the UK. It is one of a series on economically important minerals that are extracted in Britain and is primarily intended to inform the land-use planning process. It is not a statement of planning policy or guidance; nor does it imply Government approval of any existing or potential planning application in the UK administration

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Mineral planning factsheet : kaolin

This factsheet provides an overview of kaolin supply in the UK. It forms part of a series on economically important minerals that are extracted in Britain and is primarily intended to inform the land-use planning process