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Concern over slowdown in mineral products sales
A disappointing quarter for UK producers of mineral products raises concerns that widespread cost inflation for raw materials, energy and labour is starting to negatively impact the sector.Demand for mineral products, which includes essen... Read Full Article
Transitioning to 2042 and beyond to maintain essential minerals supply
The need for early action to ensure a steady and adequate supply of essential minerals can be maintained beyond 2042 is highlighted in a ... Read Full Article
Strong start to the year for mineral products but outlook uncertain
After a healthy first quarter of 2022 for UK producers of mineral products, the outlook for the rest of the year will be influenced by rising costs, lower growth prospects and international uncertainties, according to Mineral Products Association ... Read Full Article
‘Supply cannot be assumed’ – MPA welcomes UN sand study
A UN study recognising the strategic importance of sand resources to global economic development has been welcomed by the UK’s Mineral Products Association (MPA).The MPA, which represents the vast majority of the UK’s ... Read Full Article
Mining company in Pskov region upgrades production with CDE solution
Wet processing solution ensures stable supply of GOST-compliant products...REAL LLC, one of the leading suppliers of construction materials in the Pskov region, has announced plans to introduce a new wet processing solution to it... Read Full Article
Mineral reserves replenishment rates unsustainable says MPA
The minerals reserves on which Britain’s construction and manufacturing sectors depend are heading towards an all-time low, with replenishment rates continuing to fall behind sales volumes.That’s the key finding of the Mine... Read Full Article
MPA responds to fresh call for mineral planning restrictions
The Mineral Products Association has responded to a Ten-Minute Rule Bill proposed in the House of Commons on Wednesday 1st December that seeks to impose additional rules on new quarries.The Bill would introduce further regulations on mine... Read Full Article
Government report prompts fresh calls to reinforce mineral planning
A new Government report on the supply of essential aggregates is the strongest evidence yet of the need to reinforce the mineral planning system, according to the Mineral Products Association (MPA).MPA has welcomed this month’s p... Read Full Article
Materials producers supply record volumes in 2021
Delivered volumes of heavyside mineral products broke records in the second quarter of 2021 pointing to robust construction and manufacturing activity despite reports of material and staff shortages. The latest quarterly survey from th... Read Full Article
Construction demand for mineral products resilient during the first quarter of 2021 but challenges lie ahead
UK construction’s demand for big-volume mineral products like aggregates and concrete showed resilience in the first quarter of 2021, despite renewed lockdown restrictions, Brexit and particularly wet winter weather hampering activity.... Read Full Article