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31 Jan 2019

United Kingdom Quality Ash Association Affiliates with Mineral Products Association

The UK Quality Ash Association (UKQAA), the trade federation for the UK producers, marketers and users of fly ash and bottom ash arising from pulverised coal fired power stations 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.

29 Jan 2019

BMAPA & The Crown Estate Publishes 'Area Involved' 20-Year Review

The British Marine Aggregates Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have published a 20-year review of their 'Area Involved' initiative which reports on changes in the area of seabed licensed and dredged. Over the past twenty years the organisations have been working in partnership, sharing data to help promote and ensure sustainable use of the sea bed.

16 Jan 2019

Transport for London endorses MPA Driver's App

The recently launched MPA Driver's App has been endorsed by Transport for London (TfL), who have said: "We believe it is a great asset for professional drivers and will make a really positive contribution to improving road safety, notably for pedestrians, cyclists and other vulnerable road users."

09 Jan 2019

National Infrastructure Commission Highlights Future Risk to Rail and Water Deliveries of Aggregates and other Mineral Products

MPA has welcomed the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC)'s Interim Report, the 'Future of Freight', notably the highlighting how the operation of the planning system can restrict the operation of key aggregates facilities such as wharves and rail depots.

12 Dec 2018

British Lime Association Sustainable Development Report show Continuing Progress with Increased Demand

The British Lime Association (BLA) has published its 2018 Sustainable Development Report. The UK lime sector has responded to improved conditions in the domestic market, and the increased demand from the iron and steel sector in 2017.

12 Dec 2018

MPA Cement Annual Performance Report Shows Further Reduction in Carbon Emissions

MPA Cement has published its 2018 annual performance report, which highlights the industry's contribution to the economy in 2017.

03 Dec 2018

Exciting New Oppurtunities for Mineral Products Business

MPA has partnered with The Institute for Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA) and MP Skills to give employees in the mineral industry a fantastic opportunity.

03 Dec 2018

QPA Northern Ireland to Change Name to MPA Northern Ireland

QPA Northern Ireland (QPANI) which was formed in 1998 has taken the decision to change its name to MPA Northern Ireland from 1 January 2019.

28 Nov 2018

Latest MPA Report Highlights Mineral Supply Cannot Be Assumed

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published their 7th Annual Mineral Planning Survey (AMPS 2018) which covers the period to the end of 2017.