What We Do

MPA represents the interests of its members and the wider industry with all levels of Government, regulators and a wide range of other stakeholders.

Key activities include:

Improving health & safety
Representing the sector
Raising awareness of the sector and its contribution to the economy
Gathering and presenting evidence and information
Influencing policy, regulation and legislation in the UK and EU
Protecting the industry’s licence to operate
Safeguarding and developing markets
Improving perceptions
Informing on markets and economic contribution
Influencing technical and design standards
Influencing supply chains
Encouraging innovation
Promoting the use of mineral products
Educating stakeholders to ‘Make the Link’ between mineral products and their use