Recovery in British mineral products demand delayed until 2028
The MPA's Regional Overview of Construction and Mineral Products Markets in Great Britain highlights the continuing weakness of the country's aggregates, ready-mixed concrete, a...
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MPA calls for reform of Welsh mineral planning system
In its newly published Priorities for Wales 2026 report, the association highlights the importance of the mineral products industry to the Welsh economy, with around 200 sites p...
Paul Adeleke appointed as new CEO Mineral Products Association
With more than 20 years of senior leadership experience, Paul is widely recognised for his expertise in public affairs, strategic communications, sustainable development and ind...
UK concrete industry unveils landmark circular economy action plan
Covering every stage of the concrete lifecycle from manufacturing and transport through to design, construction, demolition and reuse, the CEAP introduces a series of objectives...
MPA names new Independent Chair of UK Concrete
Andy has worked in the materials industry for over 30 years, including 20 years with Cemex, where he most recently served as VP for corporate affairs and sustainability EMEA. He...
Heads of mineral products industry urge UK government to act to safeguard UK construction
In order to protect the long-term viability of our businesses, we are facing the difficult decisions of what to cut, which sites to close, and who to make redundant,” they write...
MPA: British construction demand decline threatens jobs and future capacity
Over 2025 as a whole, demand for key materials including concrete (-9.9 per cent), aggregates (-1.6 per cent) and asphalt (-1.1 per cent) fell for a fourth consecutive year, lea...
MPA welcomes BGS industrial sand report
Using data to put the spotlight on critical industrial sand markets and anticipate future trends in consumption, the BGS focussed on the sector's support to larger, often higher...
UK proposed NPPF revision seen as "backward step" for minerals
The revised text, published on Tuesday 16 December, is a missed opportunity to address the growing threats to the domestic supply of essential minerals. The draft wording elimin...
MPA disappointed with lack of growth stimulus in UK Autumn Budget
While the association welcomes the hold on proposed Landfill Tax reforms and increase local road spending, it is concerned about the lack of policies designed to promote growth....