The QPA is the UK’s top trade association. It received that accolade in the 2006 Trade Association Forum Awards and also collected the Environmental Initiative Award" for its sustainable development strategy.

It is the principal trade association representing over 90% of the UK Quarrying Industry. We represent our member companies’ interests on policy, planning and technical matters with government departments, local authorities, professional trade bodies and other key audiences at European, national and local levels.

EPIC Training And Consulting Services Limited provides an extensive range of training courses, products and services designed specifically to meet the identified needs of the extractive and mineral processing industries.

EPIC Training and Consulting Services Limited is an Approved Centre offering a range of N/SVQs.

Proskills is one of a network of 25 employer-led Sector Skills Councils tasked by the governments of England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland with ensuring employers have people with the right skills to boost productivity and competitiveness.

Proskills is the Sector Skills Council for the Process and Manufacturing sector, a major part of the UK economy, including the Extractive and Mineral Processing Industries.

Proskills is firmly rooted in the industries it serves, each of which is represented on the main board by a Director with extensive, personal knowledge of that industry. Specific employer-led Industry Groups, which include representatives from Trade Unions, training and educational establishments and other parties serving the sector, ensure that Proskills remains focused on providing the strategic skills direction that business is looking for.