Cement News tagged: Environmental
Cement Australia flyash deal rejected
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has rejected south-east Queensland power generator Tarong Energy’s plan to sell fly-ash to Cement Australia.
Holcim Apasco awarded for social responsibility, Mexico
Holcim has become the first Mexican cement company for 11 consecutive years to receive recognition as a socially responsible company
Health concerns over Cockburn’s emissions, Australia
A Health Department investigation into complaints of dust and odour emissions from Cockburn Cement has recommended more stringent conditions to protect the health of local residents.
Cemex UK sets new record
Cemex UK’s South Ferriby cement plant, in North Lincolnshire, has set a new record by replacing 100% of the fuel used to heat its cement kiln with fuels made from wastes.
Cemex to invest in dust abatement system, UK
Cemex is to spend UK£4m on a state-of-the-art technology abatement system for its South Ferriby plant, UK
PCA: economic study details cumulative impact of regulations
The Portland Cement Association issued the following news release with regards to the impact of proposed EPA regulations on the US industry.
Cementir expands waste management business, Turkey
Cementir Holding, through its fully-owned subsidiary Recydia, operating in the field of waste management and renewables,
Rally against Nirma cement plant continues, India
A rally of over 5000 farmers protesting against construction of a cement plant on wetland in the Bhavnagar district, Gujarat, is continuing almost into its second week.
Council to reach settlement with Ash Grove, USA
After engaging in a three-year legal battle with Ash Grove Texas LP, the Arlington City Council appears
Environment ministry stops work on Nirma plant, India
In a victory of sorts for the farmers of Mahuva, the Union ministry of environment and forests (MoEF) on Saturday, stopped all work on the Nirma cement plant.
Australia: Cement Industry Federation against new tax
Australia’s Cement Industry Federation chief executive officer Margie Thomson says because the cement industry, is internationally competitive, a proposed carbon tax cannot be passed on to consu
Roanoake receives fifth straight Energy Star award, USA
Roanoke Cement Company, a subsidiary of Titan America LLC, has been awarded the "Energy Star" five years in a row from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Lafarge halts burning of waste fuel, Slovenia
LafargeCement said on Wednesday it will respect a decision by the Administrative Court revoking the company’s environmental permi
Holcim Romania to invest EUR 35m in environmental projects
Holcim Romania has announced that it will invest EUR 35m in 2011, 75 per cent over the 2010 value of its investments,
Portland Limestone Cement approved – Canada
Portland-limestone cement (PLC), a new type of cement that reduces CO2 emissions by 10 per cent when compared to regular cement,
USA: Alpha buys stake in "green" cement company
Mine operator Alpha Natural Resources says it is buying a stake in a company that makes environmentally-friendly cement from fly ash left after burning coal.