News & CEO Blog

17 Jun 2021

2021 RTPI/MPA Mineral Planning Conference Focuses on the Role of Minerals in Planning for a Green Recovery

Nearly 300 attendees from over 150 different organisations including the minerals industry, national agencies, local government, NGOs and specialist consultancies attended the annual joint Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) / Mineral Products Association (MPA) Mineral Planning Conference on the 15th June 2021, which for the first time was hosted virtually.

15 Jun 2021

MPA Welcomes New Report Recognising Need for Minerals in Planning Reform

The Government’s proposed reforms to the planning system need to include minerals planning according to a new Select Committee report welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

10 Jun 2021

Living With Minerals 7 Conference

The UK Minerals Strategy was published by the CBI Minerals Group three years ago with the aim of ensuring that UK demand for minerals and mineral products is supplied sustainably for the next 25 years. Compered by Broadcaster & Journalist, Sue Nelson, the ‘Living With Minerals 7 Conference’ goes online and will review progress of the strategy against its key themes, and the priorities for ensuring sufficient minerals and mineral products are supplied to key sectors of the economy and contribute to other agendas, especially net zero and net gain.

02 Jun 2021

Climate Change Hard Facts and Home Truths Underlined at MPA Conference

The UK has the technology and the economic capability to achieve net zero by 2050, but mixed signals from Government are deterring investment and progress.

25 May 2021

MPA Supports National Joint Campaign to Reduce Water-Related Deaths and Accidents

Following a concerning increase in water-related deaths last year, the Mineral Products Association is one of over 50 organisations that are for the first time issuing coordinated water safety advice for those visiting and enjoying waterways and coastlines as part of the #RespectTheWater campaign. This joint campaign, run by the National Water Safety Forum (NWSF), aims to reduce the number of water-related deaths and accidents.

13 May 2021

Construction Demand for Mineral Products Resilient During the First Quarter of 2021 but Challenges Lie Ahead

UK construction’s demand for big-volume mineral products like aggregates and concrete showed resilience in the first quarter of 2021, despite renewed lockdown restrictions, Brexit and particularly wet winter weather hampering activity.

22 Apr 2021

British Precast to Merge With MPA, Strengthening Representation of UK Concrete Industry

The UK’s concrete producers will be represented for the first time in one trade association to help accelerate the industry’s journey towards beyond net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

24 Mar 2021

Cement Admixtures Association Affiliates With Mineral Products Association

The Cement Admixtures Association (CAA), the trade federation for the main UK admixture manufacturers has become an Affiliate Member of the Mineral Products Association (MPA), which represents the aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, dimension stone, lime, mortar and silica sand industries.

22 Mar 2021

Mineral Products Industry’s ‘To Do’ List for Government Will Help UK Realise Ambitions for Infrastructure, Housing and the Environment

The Government’s aspirations for improved infrastructure, affordable housing and a green industrial revolution rely on policies that create the right conditions for a strong and sustainable UK mineral products industry.

10 Mar 2021

CEO Blog: Opportunity Must Knock at Every Door

The increase in awareness of International Women’s Day this week was welcome, as was the recognition and celebration of women’s achievements in every facet of our lives internationally, nationally and locally. Inspiring for us all but hopefully most of all for the next generation and those female students currently at school, college, university, in apprenticeships or starting their careers.