10 Sep 2024
The Government needs to take urgent action to address diminishing reserves of the UK-sourced minerals that are essential for housing and infrastructure.
28 Aug 2024
Using waste clay and brick in cement production could reduce the material’s embodied carbon by up to 30 per cent and boost UK construction’s circular economy, according to a new report.
19 Aug 2024
The first verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for four generic asphalt product types used on UK highways have been published by MPA Asphalt today (19th August 2024).
01 Aug 2024
New figures from the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show a modest overall improvement in the sales of construction aggregates and asphalt in Great Britain for the second quarter of 2024.
24 Jul 2024
After nearly two years at MPA, chief executive Jon Prichard has announced he will step down for personal reasons. Jon will be leaving the organisation and moving on with immediate effect.
18 Jul 2024
A new report from the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) has been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which has echoed calls for decarbonisation to be accelerated.
10 Jul 2024
Plans set out by new Chancellor Rachel Reeves to overhaul the UK’s planning system and boost housebuilding have been welcomed by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) which is calling for the same approach to be applied to minerals planning.
25 Jun 2024
5 sector organisations unite in Strategic Safety Forum. A major strategic initiative to improve health and safety in the mineral products industry recognises the critical importance of sharing information and collaboration.
12 Jun 2024
Government proposals for a UK carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) have been welcomed by the UK cement industry but it needs to happen sooner than 2027.
05 Jun 2024
The trade body for one of the UK’s most important foundation sectors has called on all political parties to adopt its policy proposals in their election manifestos to boost growth and speed up decarbonisation.