Cement News tagged: Environmental
Athi River mining addresses dust issues
Athi River Mining Ltd is putting in place measures to address dust polution.
Carbon tax worries cement makers
British Columbia’s plans for fighting climate change could pose "a significant threat" to domestic cement producers
Holcim affirms commitment to the environment at BSA-MIT Symposium
Patrick Dolberg, President and CEO of Holcim (US), has discussed Holcim’s environmental initiatives and support for the future of sustainable design at a symposium
Siam Cement aims to spend THB15bn on cleaner, efficient power
The Siam Cement Group plans to spend THB15bn (US$477m) until 2012 to improve power consumption
Air near Padeswood cement factory ’good’...
A two-year study has shown air quality near Castle Cement’s Padeswood factory is "good" according to the Environment Agency.
California Portland Cement Co’s renewable energy agreement
California Portland Cement Co signed a 25-year contract with Southern California Edison that ensures a large portion of the power consumed at its Mojave,
Emissions: energy-intensive industries at risk from emissions trading
Holcim says the New Zealand Govt does not seem to fully appreciate the competitive risk many companies will face as a result of the proposed Emissions Trading Scheme.
Cement plant near Victorville to shut down kilns
The TXI Oro Grande cement plant near Victorville will pay $394,000 and shut down seven 50-year-old
5000 ideas to build a sustainable future
Holcim Awards competition attracts strong interest. Submissions received for construction projects and ideas to be pursued in 121 countries on all continents.
Cemex permit renewed
After addressing concerns raised during a public comment period, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has renewed the operating permit for Cemex’s Lyons plant.
Oregon cement plant agrees to cut mercury emissions
The largest source of mercury pollution in Oregon could be cut by more than half by 2011 under a deal with state regulators.
No appeals yet on Holcim plant, New Zealand
No appeals have yet been filed with the Environment Court over Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd’s proposed
Dalmia group to empower rural youth with job skills
As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Limited has launched Dalmia Institute of Construction to empower rural youth with employable skills.
Car tyres drive energy for UAE cement unit
The National Cement Company has achieved a regional first by using old car tyres to generate energy for cement production.
Pakistan’s Government engaged in efforts to combat climate change
The government is actively engaged in international efforts to combat climate change, as Pakistan is a party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Indocement clarifies waste position
PT Indocement Tunggal Prakarsa Tbk. (Indocement), wishes to clarify the allegation noted in the local Jakarta Press