Abbreviation IQ Type Professional body | Formation 1917 | |
Motto Terram autem filiis hominum (The fruits of the earth for the children of men) Legal status Company limited by guarantee Purpose Quarrying international professional association | ||
The Institute of Quarrying is the international professional body for quarrying, construction materials and the related extractive and processing industries. The Institute's long-term objective is to promote progressive improvements in all aspects of operational performance of the extractives industry through the medium of education and training. The Institute has been supporting the extractives industry and associated sectors since 1917.
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History
With a history dating back to 19 October 1917, the Institute was founded from a meeting of “The Association of Quarry Managers”, held in Caernarfon, north Wales. Gradually expanding over the years, IQ now embraces affiliate organisations in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia, Southern Africa and Hong Kong.
In September 2012 the Institute moved to its new premises at McPherson House, named after its founder Simon McPherson.
Structure
The largest membership group remains in the UK, where the Institute was founded in 1917. Australia constitutes the largest group in the Pacific region and close ties are maintained with their neighbours in New Zealand and Malaysia. To the north, members are based in Hong Kong, operating both in the territory and the adjacent area of the People's Republic of China. The Institute's activities in southern Africa are centred on South Africa which provides support for members in other countries of the region.
UK
It has thirteen regional branches in the UK.
International
Function
It regulates the quarrying industry, providing training and consultation for standards in the industry, similar to other engineering professional bodies.