Cement News tagged: International
Chilanga Boss Coutler deportation revoked
The Zambian Ministry of Home Affairs has reversed the deportation of Chilanga Cement managing director Ian Coutler. Ministry of Home Affairs Permanent Secretary Peter Mumba announced in a statement y
Heavy rains in Pakistan
The Pakistani cement sector has witness about 70 per cent reduction in dispatches from the factories to the market due to constant rains in the country. According to them, the demand for cement has co
Cement production on the rise
The total production of the Cement Manufacturing and Marketing Co in the Yemen during 2004 reached 572,577t, far and above the 302,577t that it produced last year. A company
Fauji cement profit rise, Pakistan
During the year under review Pakistan’s Fauji Cement generated net sales at Rs2296.23m against Rs 1,510.74m in the preceding year showing 16% growth. The gross profit by far exceeded the growth rate o
Stabilising cement prices bring relief, Brunei
The price of cement is likely to come down by 10-15 per cent following the Brunei government decision to re-allow importation of cement to the Sultanate.
Obasanjo Praises State-of-the-Art Cement Company, Nigeria
During a visit to Kogi State, President Olusegun Obasanjo on 9 February commended the Dangote Group of Companies for building the ultra-modern Obajana Cement Company, which is considered the largest
Javedan Cement to achieve full capacity in 2 months, Pakistan
Javedan Cement is likely to resume 100 percent production in two months as the fuel supply will restart and the demand from the market will grow, a senior official at ministry of Industries and Produc
Lafarge Maroc signs contract with FFEM
Lafarge Maroc and the French world environment fund FFEM signed a partnership agreement in conjunction to the installation of a 1 MW wind energy park.
Migereko Asks EU to Boost Cement Mining in Karamoja
The Minister of Trade, Tourism and Industry, Mr Daudi Migereko, has asked the European Union (EU) to support the extension of electricity to Karamoja to boost cement mining in the region.
Cement sales soared to new heights last year
The past year was an outstanding year for the South African cement industry with several sales records being broken, John Sheath, marketing manager of the Cement & Concrete Institute, has reported.
Adelaide Brighton expects to keep operating at full capacity
Cement and lime producer Adelaide Brighton Ltd expects to keep operating at full capacity this year, but it might not be able increase it’s prices much in the near term.
Cement price hike causes concern in Pakistan
While overwhelming increase in demand for cement brings windfall profits, the cement units instead of reducing cement prices are ruthlessly fleecing the consumers.
Holcim to stage global prize-giving in Bangkok
Holcim Group has Bangkok as the venue for the awards ceremony for its global contest to find works that mark genuine milestones in the advancement of sustainable construction.
Cemex signs sale agreement with Votorantim, USA
Cemex has signed a US$389m agreement with Brazil’s Votorantim Participacoes to sell assets in the USA, Cemex said in a statement.
Cement on firm footing as housing demand soars, India
The India cement sector has registered 11% surge in sales last month, thanks to robust housing demand across most markets.
Brunei to import cement to check on its rising prices
Brunei will again import cement to stabilise the price of the commodity and ensure its continuous supply for the interest and development of the construction industry in the country.