Mineral products are indispensable for the delivery of homes, buildings and infrastructure, and critical inputs to other industries including steel, glass, ceramics, paper, chemicals and food production.
Mineral Product Industry Growth
A recent industry wide report has found that on average, everyone in the UK relies on around 5.8 tonnes of mineral products each and every year. These essential materials – from aggregates, concrete and asphalt to cement, lime, and a range of other industrial minerals – form the foundation and fabric of the UK’s built environment, manufacturing base, and transition to sustainable growth.
Mineral products are indispensable for the delivery of homes, buildings and infrastructure, and critical inputs to other industries including steel, glass, ceramics, paper, chemicals and food production.
Mineral Products Lead Sustainability Trends
In total, the industry supplied 397 million tonnes of mineral products in 2023 and has since seen a huge increase in sustainability efforts, including:
- 3% reduction in CO2 emissions from UK cement and concrete production since 1990
- 31% of construction aggregates now sourced from recycled or secondary materials – among the highest rates in Europe
- 50 years of high-quality quarry restoration, creating over 8,000 hectares of new priority habitats and supporting nature recovery.
Mick George – Mineral Product Industry Leaders
Our aggregate supply capabilities and outstanding reputation has been largely established on our ability to deliver quality materials, a reliable service, and competitive rates; variables that are only possible courtesy of our ongoing investment to create infrastructure that continues to exceed client expectations.
Mick George Aggregates
