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19 Sep 2018

BMAPA & The Crown Estate Publishes 20th Annual 'Area Involved' Report

The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) and The Crown Estate have published their 20th annual 'Area Involved' report, which details changes in the extent of the seabed area licensed and dredged for marine aggregates during 2017.

17 Aug 2018

MPA Calls for More Commitment and Action on Vulnerable Road User Safety

Following recent tragic cyclist and pedestrian fatalities, MPA has once again called for a greater public and private sector commitment to vulnerable road user safety.

01 Aug 2018

Demand for Construction-Related Mineral Products see Strong Recovery in 2018Q2 Following Snow Disruption

Construction market demand for mineral products rebounded in 2018Q2 from a very poor first quarter of the year, when activity had been affected by the cumulative effect of exceptionally bad weather and the collapse of the construction company, Carillion.

25 Jul 2018

MPA Welcomes Revised NPPF

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed the publication of the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) on the 24th July, which recognises that a sufficient supply of minerals is essential to provide the infrastructure, buildings, energy and goods that society relies upon.

11 Jul 2018

BEIS Supports the Launch of the UK Minerals Strategy at Living with Minerals 6

The need for more a supportive national policy and investment environment for UK minerals was stressed at the sixth CBI Minerals Group and Mineral Products Association (MPA) 'Living with Minerals 6' (LWM6) 'Securing Minerals for the Next Generation and the UK Minerals Strategy' Conference at Church House, Westminster on 10th July.

06 Jul 2018

Mineral Products Association welcomes the Construction Sector Deal

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has welcomed the Government’s Construction Sector Deal, which makes the link between construction and the need for mineral extraction, product manufacturing and acknowledges that the industry can deliver increased benefits to the UK through strengthening the construction supply chain across the UK.

03 Jul 2018

MPA publishes updates Profile of the UK Mineral Products Industry

MPA has published the 4th edition of its review of the Mineral Products industry. This review celebrates the diversity of the industry and highlights its essential role as an enabling industry for others to thrive on. The industry supplies the raw and manufactured materials for building our homes, as well as vital new and upgraded infrastructure to support future economic growth and our quality of life.

06 Jun 2018

Key Industry Conference Addresses Productivity and New Technologies in Mineral Products Industry

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) held its Members' annual conference 'Mineral Products 2018 - De-risking the Next 3 Years' on Tuesday 5th June at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster.

30 May 2018

MPA Expresses Concern About Designated Landscapes Review

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has responded with concern to the independent review of National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, announced by Defra Secretary of State, Michael Gove.