News & CEO Blog

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.

26 Jul 2022

MPA supports new national #RespectTheWater drowning prevention campaign

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) is urging its members and others in the mineral products sector to actively support the new #RespectTheWater campaign which was launched this week by the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF) on the UN’s World Drowning Prevention Day.

22 Jul 2022

MPA calls for joined up strategy for all minerals

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called for a more joined-up approach to all minerals following the publication of the Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy. While not decrying the need for focus on critical minerals where the UK does not have abundant supply, the MPA is disappointed the availability and supply of all minerals, some 400 million tonnes per year, continues to be assumed by Government, and that the Critical Minerals Strategy has chosen to ignore the existing UK Minerals Strategy.

20 Jul 2022

MPA Launches New Working at Height Resources

In the drive to deliver Vision Zero, MPA's Health & Safety Committee has identified Working at Height as one of 'The Fatal 6'; the high consequence hazards that have been the main cause of fatalities and serious injuries and incidents within the industry over the last decade.

15 Jul 2022

Mineral Products Association welcomes new minister’s support for sustainability of all materials

The Mineral Products Association has warmly welcomed the statement by the new BEIS Minister, Jane Hunt on material neutrality. Asked in a written question to promote sustainable building materials, her reply stated: