Cement News tagged: Environmental
USA: Lehigh cement given deadline to fix safety violations
State authorities have issued an ultimatum to the oldest cement manufacturer in California, amid growing concern over safety violations. The Lehigh quarry in Cupertino has 30 days to fix environmental
ACC launches eco-friendly cement
ACC Ltd on Saturday launched Concrete +, its eco-friendly cement, targeting the requirements of individual home builders. Concrete + is produced by grinding OPC 53 grade, which is known for adding s
Siam City Cement targets increased greener products, Thailand
Siam City Cement targets green products contributing 40 per cent of revenue by 2014.
Gillard govt ’threatens 1800 cement jobs’ - Australia
About 1800 cement industry jobs are at risk from Labor’s carbon tax and proposed new shipping rules, the federal opposition says.
Saudi factory fined for violating waste disposal rules
The Environmental Protection and Development Authority (EPDA) has issue a fine on a cement fa
DEC accepts Lafarge environmental statement, USA
The NYSDEC (New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) has accepted the FEIS
Bamburi Cement dust filter installation, Kenya
The Bamburi cement factory in Kenya is installing a dust filter following complaints by local residents that dust was affecting them.
Holcim cements sustainable building, China
One of Holcim’s key priorities in China has been to help its domestic interest, Huaxin Cement, continue to improve its sustainable development.
Lafarge waste fuel permit declined, Slovenia
The Environmental Agency (ARSO) has rejected a request by LafargeCement for a permit that
Cembureau concerned over Waste Framework Directive
Cembureau, the European cement producers’ association has voiced concern over aspects of the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD), which seeks to lift the waste status of certain waste streams.
Capitol Aggregates to invest in carbon-capture technology
Austin-based carbon-capture firm Skyonic is expanding its local operations and upgrading its senior management team as it prepares to start construction of its first full-scale manufacturing facility.
Canadian cement industry cautiously optimistic on Quebec cap-and-trade programme
The Cement Association of Canada (ACC) has expressed cautious optimism following the Quebec government’s decision to go ahead with the implementation of its two-stage greenhouse gas emissions cap-and-
Ravena Cement plant clears first important hurdle
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) from the Lafarge Cement plant in Ravena as complete.
Pakistan: NTC to hold public hearing on 26 July
The National Tariff Commission (NTC) will hold a public hearing on 26 July to deliberate upon exempting customs duty on the import of rubber/tyre scrap.
India: Supreme Court allows Lafarge to mine in Meghalaya
The Supreme Court today allowed French cement giant Lafarge to mine limestone in the forests of the East Khasi hills in Meghalaya.

Greece’s Titan launches €4.8m RDF installation at Zlatna Panega plant
On 5 July, Titan put into operation a €4.8m (US$6.9m) refuse-derived fuel (RDF) installation at its Bulgarian plant in Zlatna Panega.