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Malbaza Cement to open new quarry

17 August 2020, Published under Cement News

Malbaza Cement Co intends to open a new quarry to obtain limestone, sand and clay in Malbaza, Niger. The opening of the new quarry is planned as the old deposits are being exhausted, according to the country’s government, who has declared the project of public interest. Malbaza Cement opened its 0.65Mta cement plant in 2019. Output from the facility is expected to cover 80 per cent of domestic demand and will enable Niger to considerably reduce cement imports.

Niger's president inaugurates Malbaza Cement plant

21 March 2019, Published under Cement News

Niger's President, Issoufou Mahamadou, inaugurated the new Malbaza Cement Co plant in the Tahoua region of Niger, on 20 March 2019. Owned by private capital from Niger, the plant currently has a cement capacity of 0.54Mta, but this has the option to be expanded to 0.65Mta at a later date. The construction was financed by a consortium of local banks, the West African Development Bank and promoters who invested XOF66bn (US$114.7m). Its output will cover Niger’s cement requirements and reduc...