News & CEO Blog

17 Nov 2022

Autumn Statement: MPA Reassured by Infrastructure Commitment but Questions Remain Over Delivery and Energy Prices

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed relief at the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision not to cut capital spending in today’s Autumn Statement, as landmark infrastructure projects, including Sizewell C, HS2, and Northern Powerhouse Rail were spared from cutbacks.

16 Nov 2022

MPA takes on a century of experience!

Five professionals from the across the construction, concrete and industrial minerals sectors have taken up new roles at the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

08 Nov 2022

Demand for mineral products drops for second quarter in a row

Manufacturers of essential mineral products are bracing themselves for a lengthy period of uncertainty after the market for heavy-side building materials dropped into a lower gear.

02 Nov 2022

Economic importance of UK minerals overlooked say MPA and CBI Minerals Group

The economic importance of UK-sourced essential minerals is the focus of a new strategy document launched by the CBI Minerals Group and the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

23 Sep 2022

MPA welcomes Government Growth Plan… if it is actually delivered!

The Government’s Growth Plan, published today by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) as long as the ambition is matched by delivery.

22 Sep 2022

Energy price support welcomed but clarity needed says MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed yesterday’s Government announcement of support for businesses on energy costs.

20 Sep 2022

Mind The Gap: 4 billion tonne aggregates demand must be met – MPA

The continuing decline in permitted reserves for essential primary aggregates will need to be addressed urgently to support the British economy over the next 15 years.

31 Aug 2022

MPA calls for urgent action to tackle energy crisis

The impact of spiraling energy costs to the UK’s mineral products industry has prompted manufacturers to write to Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi today.

18 Aug 2022

Cement and lime producers shortlisted for ‘carbon capture technology’ funding

Three member companies of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) have been shortlisted for carbon capture technology funding under Phase 2 of the Government’s cluster sequencing process.

02 Aug 2022

Concern over slowdown in mineral products sales

A disappointing quarter for UK producers of mineral products raises concerns that widespread cost inflation for raw materials, energy and labour is starting to negatively impact the sector.