Cement News tagged: Environmental

Cemex to invest in dust abatement system, UK

21 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

17 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

16 March 2011, Published under Cement News

Cementir Holding, through its fully-owned subsidiary Recydia, operating in the field of waste management and renewables,

Rally against Nirma cement plant continues, India

16 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

Council to reach settlement with Ash Grove, USA

15 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

14 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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: Cement Industry Federation against new tax

14 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

11 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

10 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

09 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

09 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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

08 March 2011, Published under Cement News

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.

India: Supreme Court challenges High Court order in Sundernagar cement plant case

07 March 2011, Published under Cement News

The Supreme Court has issued notice to the state Environment and Forest department and private respondents on a petition challenging the Himachal Pradesh High Court’s order quashing the environm

USA: PCA applauds introduction of legislation to curtail ‘backdoor’ regulations

04 March 2011, Published under Cement News

Today Senator James Inhofe, joined by Representatives Frank Upton, Nick Rahall and Colin Peterson, introduced the “Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011” to bar the use of the Clean Air Act in the regulat

Taiheiyo Philippines recognised for sustainable practices

01 March 2011, Published under Cement News

Taiheiyo Cement Phils Inc (TCPI) received an award for outstanding practices in sustainable development from the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI)

DG Khan establishing RDF plant, Pakistan

01 March 2011, Published under Cement News

Pakistan producer, DG Khan Cement, is currently setting up a Refuse-Derived Fuel (RDF) as it intends to use industrial and agricultural waste for power generation to reduce reliance on imported coal.