2019

21 Nov 2019

British Lime Association's Sustainable Development Report illustrates world leading performance of the lime sector

Following the launch of the Mineral Products Association (MPA) Charter in 2017, the BLA Sustainable Development Report now aligns with the 7 MPA Strategic Priorities. This report highlights the positive contribution made by the lime industry in 2018 to Communicating Industry Value, Health and Safety, People, Resource Use, Climate Change and Energy, the Natural Environment and the Built Environment.

14 Nov 2019

MPA Health & Safety Conference and Awards 2019 focusses on 'Clearer, Simpler, Smarter'

260 delegates, representing 65 organisations gathered to hear a range of inspiring speakers on the theme of 'Clearer, Simpler, Smarter' and to celebrate commitment, progress and achievement in health & safety at MPA's Health & Safety Conference and Awards 2019, sponsored by Industrial Diagnostics Co Ltd and hosted by BBC Presenter Julian Worricker on Wednesday 13 November at 30 Euston Square, London.

04 Nov 2019

Modest improvements in construction demand for Mineral Products expected to be short-lived without infrastructure

Following a broad-based weakening in the first half of 2019, construction market demand for mineral products, including aggregates, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete (RMC) and mortar, improved in 2019Q3 compared to the previous quarter. Growth in mortar sales was the strongest, up 5.2% compared to 2019Q2, followed by asphalt (4.1%), aggregates (2.7%) and RMC (1.4%).

30 Sep 2019

MPA's 'Quarries & Nature 2019' event celebrates the mineral products industry's contribution to biodiversity Net Gain

The Mineral Products industry is uniquely placed to deliver biodiversity net gain, with a track record of leaving wildlife in a better state than before development. That was the conclusion from the Mineral Products Association (MPA)'s 'Quarries & Nature 2019' event including the MPA Restoration & Biodiversity Awards, presented by BBC Radio 4's Farming Today presenter, Sybil Ruscoe, on Wednesday 23rd October at The Royal Society, London.

30 Sep 2019

MPA Again Highlights the Need for Government to Focus on Infrastructure Project Delivery

Commenting on the Chancellor's Conservative Party Conference speech, MPA Executive Director Jerry McLaughlin welcomed the Chancellor's announcement that existing plans for national road investment will be sustained over the next five years and the specific schemes announced but highlighted the importance of actually delivering projects.

18 Sep 2019

Brexit must not divert attention from the vital importance of industrial competitiveness

As Brexit unfolds, mineral products will continue to be essential. There remains a fundamental responsibility for the Government to deliver the conditions within which industry can thrive and also a responsibility for industry to invest so that continuing demands for mineral products can be met sustainably. Accordingly, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has set out its new Priorities for Government, urging Cabinet Ministers to improve delivery of projects and not take for granted the vital role that the mineral products industries have in delivering the homes, public and commercial buildings and infrastructure which society relies upon.

06 Sep 2019

MPA comments of the HM Treasury's Spending Round 2019

Responding to the Chancellor's Spending Round 2019 statement to Parliament, Jerry McLaughlin, Executive Director of Economics and Public Affairs at the Mineral Products Association (MPA) said:

03 Sep 2019

MPA Launches New 'Guide to Avoiding Contact with Moving Machinery and Isolation'

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published a new guide, 'Avoiding Contact with Moving Machinery and Isolation' to assist supervisors and managers on site.

21 Aug 2019

MPA says HS2 uncertainty "beggars belief"

The Mineral Products Association has expressed consternation at the review of HS2 announced today:

01 Aug 2019

Declining Markets for Mineral Products Expose the Weakness of Britain's Construction Industry

Construction market demand for Mineral Products, including aggregates (crushed rock and sand & gravel), asphalt and ready-mixed concrete (RMC) has been weak since the start of the year. Following two consecutive quarters of deteriorating markets, sales volumes of aggregates in the first half of 2019 stood 1.9% lower compared to the same period in 2018, 0.3% lower for RMC and 1.1% lower for asphalt. Only mortar sales, closely linked to housebuilding, were 1.4% higher in the first half of the year co

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