UK cement news
Brexit dominates MPA’s annual conference
Dealing with the fallout from Brexit was a key theme at this year’s Minerals Products Association annual conference.
MPA sets out long-term aggregate demand and supply scenarios for Great Britain
The MPA has set out long-term aggregate demand and supply scenarios for Great Britain until 2030.
MPA outlines post-election priorities
The UK Minerals Products Association has outlined six priorities for the new UK government, following the General Election in June.
The MPA indicates continued impetus in UK construction
According to the MPA, UK construction has continued to grow in 1Q17.
Climate change policy poses threat to UK cement
Climate change and energy-related policy will substantially drive up costs for UK cement makers, threatening the viability of UK cement production.
Hope Cement continues to upgrade plant
Hope Cement completed a number of upgrades to its pyroprocessing line in 2016, as well as continuing its push to increase the use of alternative fuels and raw materials.
MPA updates Brexit priorities
The UK Minerals Products Association (MPA) has updated its list of priorities that it is asking the UK government to focus on through the Brexit process.
UK construction activity picks up in February
UK construction activity was higher in February than in January, but remained under the level seen in December as soft house building numbers slowed the sector’s growth.
Quinn Cement increases use of alternative fuels
Quinn Cement is aiming to increase its use of alternative fuels, so as to reduce CO2 emissions.
Hanson reopens Teesport site
Hanson has reopened its slag grinding plant in Teesport.