News

01 Jun 2017

2017 MPA/RTPI Mineral Planning Conference Links Minerals to Economic Growth

Over 220 attendees from over 110 different organisations including the minerals industry, national agencies, local government, NGOs and specialist consultancies from as far afield as Cornwall, Northumberland and Ayrshire attended the annual joint Mineral Products Association (MPA) / Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) mineral planning conference at the Birmingham NEC on 24th May.

24 May 2017

MPA Publishes Long Term Aggregate Demand and Supply Study for GB

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has set out long term aggregate demand and supply scenarios for Great Britain (GB) level until 2030.

10 May 2017

MPA Publishes Latest Sustainable Development Perfomance Summary

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published its 2016 Sustainable Development (SD) Performance Summary which demonstrates the Mineral Products industry's commitment to action on sustainability and evidence based reporting.

04 May 2017

MPA Outlines Priorities for the Next Government

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has issued its priorities for the next Government ahead of the General Election on 8th June.

02 May 2017

MPA Sales Suggest Continued Impetus in Construction in 2017Q1

Construction market demand for mineral products was higher in 2017Q1 compared with the previous quarter, providing some evidence of continued impetus in construction activity at the start of the year. Mineral products such as aggregates and ready-mixed concrete (RMC) are major elements of the construction supply chain, particularly in the earlier stages of projects, so the MPA results point to sustained level of construction activity on the ground.

26 Apr 2017

MPA Welcomes 2nd Extractive Industries Transparency Inititative Report

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed the Department for Business Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) 2nd Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) report for 2015, detailing payments to Government agencies and data from oil, gas, mining and quarrying companies.

29 Mar 2017

MPA Cement's New Look Performace Report 2016 Highlights Contribution to Circular Economy and the Barriers for Delivery

MPA Cement has published its 2016 Annual Performance Report, highlighting the industry's contribution to the economy as it strives to move from a linear to circular model that encompasses low waste, low carbon, increased recycling and utilisation of waste from other sectors. UK cement manufacturers are delivering on this vision whilst providing an important strategic contribution to the UK's development needs.

16 Mar 2017

MPA Responds to the Spring Budget

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed measures announced in the Government's Spring Budget on 8th March, including the freeze on the Aggregates Levy indexation for 2017-2018 and proposals for a new set of controls on energy policy costs to replace the Levy Control Framework, alongside other plans to encourage investment, promote trade, and secure the availability of skills.

02 Mar 2017

MPA Updates Brexit Priorities for Government

In anticipation of the Government's triggering of Article 50 this month, the MPA has updated its 'Brexit priorities for the Mineral Products industry' briefing, outlining the key points that the Government should take into account as it begins the process of withdrawing the UK from the European Union.

01 Mar 2017

MPA Publishes New Charter, Vision for 2025 and New Strategic Priorities

The MPA has developed a new Charter for its producer members, founded on a new vision for 2025. The Charter will be the vehicle for achieving the new vision by 'Driving Change, Raising Standards and Improving Perceptions'. Seven new strategic priorities will sharpen the focus of the work of the association and ensure that the work of the sector is able to adapt to change more readily. Each priority drives a series of objectives, 27 in all, and 10 new targets will enable MPA to measure progress. The Charter forms part of a new Members handbook which 'clarifies, simplifies and consolidates' expectations members have built for themselves over many years of policy development. The handbook brings all policy, guidance, campaigns and initiatives and other useful information together into one place for the first time.