2026

04 Sep 2026

New London Plan needs to recognise the importance of rail depots to London’s minerals supply

Following the publication of the Mayor of London's Draft London Plan, a report from the MPA highlights the critical importance to London of protecting wharves and railheads in the capital from other types of development. Without effective protection the supply of essential construction materials would be threatened, jeopardising homebuilding and infrastructure improvements, and leading to worse air quality and road safety.

01 Sep 2026

Secure future growth through minerals planning – new report

Britain is failing to plan for the future minerals that underpin new homes, infrastructure, manufacturing, energy security and climate adaptation.

13 Aug 2026

“Good growth in every postcode” needs local stone supply

Newly appointed MPA Chief Executive, Paul Adeleke, has welcomed the Government’s overhaul of public procurement and called for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to go further in backing UK producers of building stone.

03 Aug 2026

Housing downturn deepens as concrete and mortar slump – MPA

The demand for key construction materials needed to build Britain's new homes weakened further during the first half of 2026, according to the latest sales data from the Mineral Products Association (MPA). Based on actual volumes from MPA members, the figures provide compelling evidence that the housing downturn has deepened.

27 Jul 2026

Paul Adeleke appointed as CEO of Mineral Products Association

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has appointed Paul Adeleke as its new Chief Executive Officer. He joins MPA from his role as Executive Director for Strategy, Policy & Communications at the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA).

21 Jul 2026

UK includes concrete carbonation in national climate inventory for first time

The UK has become the first country to include a country-specific scientific estimate of the CO2 absorbed by concrete buildings and infrastructure in its National Inventory Document submitted to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change.

20 Jul 2026

Foundation industry sets out priorities for the Scottish Government

Scotland’s producers of essential minerals have called on the Scottish Government to unlock growth, streamline planning and support the construction supply chain in a new report published today.

13 Jul 2026

MPA Launches ‘Sharing Good Practice’ Guide 2026

Following on from the MPA Health & Safety Awards, the Mineral Products Association (MPA) has published the digital version of the ‘Sharing Good Practice’ Guide 2026.

13 Jul 2026

UK concrete sector launches first circular economy action plan for a major structural material

MPA UK Concrete has launched its Circular Economy Action Plan (CEAP), a strategic, sector-wide circular economy approach and the first for a major structural construction material.

08 Jul 2026

Behavioural Safety Highlighted and Outstanding Performance Celebrated at MPA’s Industry Safety Awards

Behavioural safety, together with the latest innovations and good practices helping to keep workers in the UK mineral products industry safe and well, have been showcased at MPA’s Health & Safety Conference & Awards 2026.

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