Cement News tagged: Environmental
PPC: renewable energy delays make it tough to achieve goals
Delays to South Africa’s renewable-energy procurement processes, together with new uncertainty surrounding the renewable energy feed-in tariffs (Refit) rates,
Holcim Awards competition attracts 6065 entrants
The US$2m Holcim Awards competitions for sustainable construction projects and visions has attracted 6065 submissions.
INC to begin tyre shredding, Paraguay

Paraguay’s National Cement Industry (INC) has acquired a tyre shredding machine to convert tyres to fuel for its cement works.
Government support of Harish Cement plant construction, India
Despite the Green Bench of the Himachal Pradesh High Court quashing the environmental clearance and land acquisition notifications of the Harish Cement plant,
WRG and Cemex win UK waste contract
Waste Recycling Group (WRG) in partnership with Cemex UK has been awarded preferred bidder status for UK-based
Lafarge Cement tyre burning plan met with protests
Plans to burn used tyres and plastics for energy at a South Wales industrial plant have sparked concerns among residents and environmentalists.
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.