News

08 Feb 2017

Mineral Products Sales Show Continued Momentum in Construction Activity as We Start 2017

Higher mineral products demand in Great Britain through 2016, and particularly in the last quarter, indicates momentum in construction activity as we start 2017. Mineral products are by far the largest element of the construction supply chain and the MPA results provide a contrasting view to the more subdued official construction statistics.

01 Feb 2017

'Strength from the Depths'- Tenth Annual Sustainable Development Report for the British Marine Aggregate Industry

The British Marine Aggregate Producers Association (BMAPA) has published its tenth annual Sustainable Development report covering the year 2015. This builds upon the wider sustainable development initiative established by BMAPA’s parent organisation, the Mineral Products Association (MPA).

26 Jan 2017

Aggregates Levy Blow to Local Communities in Wales

The decision of the Welsh Government to close the Aggregates Levy Fund (ALF) has been greeted with regret by MPA Wales, and marks the end of community and environmental benefits associated with the Levy across the UK. When the Levy was introduced in 2002 it was intended* that around 10% pa of Levy revenue would be spent on a variety of community and environmental projects as a means to deliver environmental improvement across the sector, and reflect the local impacts of mineral extraction. The Welsh ALF had invested £20m into community and environmental projects within quarrying communities over the last 15 years and has helped build strong and lasting relationships between the industry and local people.

25 Jan 2017

MPA Presses the Government to Make Brexit Work and Implement Plans Faster

Ahead of the Spring Budget on 8th March, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has pressed the Government to make Brexit work, implement investment plans and accelerate the progress of roads, transport and housing projects.

19 Jan 2017

MPA Presses the Government to Freeze the Aggregates Levy and Extend Scope to Imports of Aggregates Products

Ahead of the Spring Budget on 8th March, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has pressed the Government to continue to freeze the Aggregates Levy at its current rate of £2.00 per tonne.

11 Jan 2017

MPA Wins TfL Grant Funding to Continue to Support Cycle Safety

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has been announced as a recipient of Transport for London grant funding to help deliver the Construction Logistics and Community Safety (CLOCS) initiative across the industry and UK.