News

15 Feb 2023

Government review of planning for infrastructure long overdue - MPA

Producers of essential materials for infrastructure projects have welcomed news that an urgent review of national planning policy for major projects is to be carried out.

07 Feb 2023

Construction mineral products sales drop at fastest pace since 2012

Producers of heavy-side construction mineral products, including aggregates, asphalt and concrete, endured a challenging end to 2022.

02 Feb 2023

Spring Budget must support investment, growth and net zero says MPA

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to make the UK a competitive investment choice, supporting the industry’s transition to net zero, while promoting growth and tackling inflation.

19 Jan 2023

“AND THE WINNER IS…” NEW INITIATIVES AND INNOVATIONS SHARED AT SAFETY AWARDS

The latest innovations and good practices helping to keep workers in the UK mineral products industry safe and well have been showcased in today’s MPA Health & Safety Awards & Conference.

13 Jan 2023

MPA welcomes support for industrial decarbonisation in Skidmore Review

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed today’s publication of the independent Skidmore Review of the UK’s net zero carbon delivery by 2050.

10 Jan 2023

MPA welcomes new energy discount scheme, but is it enough?

The Mineral Products Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the new Energy Bill Discount Scheme (EBDS), extending the Energy Bill Relief Scheme.

06 Dec 2022

MPA Relaunches Health and Safety Self–Audit Tool for SME’s

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has relaunched a health and safety self-audit tool as a key part of MPA’s Safer by Association initiative which provides support to SME’s. It is based on a simple scoring system, which can be used by anyone with a good, basic knowledge of health and safety.

17 Nov 2022

Autumn Statement: MPA Reassured by Infrastructure Commitment but Questions Remain Over Delivery and Energy Prices

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has expressed relief at the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision not to cut capital spending in today’s Autumn Statement, as landmark infrastructure projects, including Sizewell C, HS2, and Northern Powerhouse Rail were spared from cutbacks.

16 Nov 2022

MPA takes on a century of experience!

Five professionals from the across the construction, concrete and industrial minerals sectors have taken up new roles at the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

08 Nov 2022

Demand for mineral products drops for second quarter in a row

Manufacturers of essential mineral products are bracing themselves for a lengthy period of uncertainty after the market for heavy-side building materials dropped into a lower gear.