Cemex to bring forward Caracolito expansion, Colombia

Cemex to bring forward Caracolito expansion, Colombia
07 April 2015


Cemex is bringing forward the expansion of Caracolito plant in Colombia, the corporate affairs vice-president of the company’s Mexican division has said.

Daniel Suarez told local news that the project consists of the expansion of the existing quarry with an additional 11ha, a complete reconstruction of the kilns and the replacement of air filters.

Encouraged by the positive outlook and business environment in Colombia, Cemex also building a new US$340m cement works in Antioquia.  The first phase will include a grinding centre and should be completed during the second quarter of this year. The second, and final, phase is scheduled for completion during the second half of 2016.

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