2018

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.

28 Nov 2018

MPA Joins Global Cement and Concrete Association

The Mineral Product Association (MPA)'S application to affiliate to the new Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) was confirmed at the official launch and first annual symposium of the GCCA in London last week.

08 Nov 2018

MPA Health and Safety Conference Focusses on Priorities and Celebrates Innovation and Sharing

A packed house of 250 delegates, representing 65 organisations, gathered at this year's MPA's Health and Safety Conference and Awards 2018 which was sponsored by Industrial Diagnostics Company and hosted by ITV Central News Presenter Sameena Ali-Kahn, at 30 Euston Square on 7 November.

01 Nov 2018

Mixed Picture for Construction-Related Mineral Products as Demand Falls in 2018 Q3

Following a comparatively strong cath-up during the spring after the poor weather in the first quarter, sales volumes of mineral products weakened in 2018 Q3 across all markets monitored including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete and mortar. Seasonally adjusted sales volumes for asphalt saw the sharpest decline, down 4.6% in 2018Q3 compared to the previous quarter, followed by mortar (-4.0%), aggregates (-2.0%) and ready-mixed concrete (-1.5%).

31 Oct 2018

MPA Responds to 2018 Budget

MPA welcomes the Chancellor's continuing emphasis on promoting investment set out in his Autumn Budget. The confirmation of the National Roads Fund and financing of Road Investment Strategy 2, the development of the National Productivity Investment Fund and further measures to increase housing supply are significant policies for the construction and minerals products industries, although delivery will of course be the key policy test.

17 Oct 2018

Record Take up of 'Leading Safely' Seminars Demonstrates Commitment to 'Safrer & Healthier by Leadership' Programme

MPA delivered 32 IOSH 'Leading Safely' seminars across the UK in 2017/18 with a total of 350 delegates participating from 26 member companies.

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