0191 378 6100 enquiries@banksgroup.co.uk About us Renewables Property Mining Community Fund Careers News Feedback Need For Minerals Why do we extract minerals in the UK? The UK still needs a range of industrial minerals to manufacture steel, cement, bricks and plaster and to supply other industries supporting the delivery of new infrastructure including roads, renewable energy generation and housing. It creates far lower greenhouse gas emissions to extract minerals here in the UK rather than import them from overseas. Surface mineral extraction The development of new surface mineral workings is important to support many British industries. By extracting our own minerals we: Increase the security of supply of minerals by reducing reliance on imports Help keep consumer bills low Create jobs in the UK Help the balance of trade deficit Provide valuable tax receipts and business rates to national and local government Reduce the distance minerals have to travel, thereby saving greenhouse gas emissions from transportation Ensure that the minerals are extracted in a safe manner to the highest environmental standards Support local businesses who provide support services to surface mines Keep money and skills within the UK test Surface mineral extraction Need For Minerals Projects Banks Transport Restoration and Landscaping Mining Projects Want to talk to us about any of our schemes? Contact us now on 0191 378 6100 or email enquiries@banksgroup.co.uk 0191 378 6100 enquiries@banksgroup.co.uk Mining Property Renewables About Us Projects News Careers Contact Us Registered office: Inkerman House, St John's Road, Meadowfield, Durham, DH7 8XL Registered in England number 2267400. VAT registration number 569 3236 14 © 2021 Banks Group. All rights reserved. Privacy | Terms & Conditions | Sitemap