Cement News tagged: Environmental
Federal agency wants cleanup at cement plant
The owners of a Victorville cement plant - which the company says is the largest in the nation - face potentially millions of dollars in penalties for failing to
Wastewater purification in cement plants
Holcim Cement Plant launched the construction of a new wastewater purification system worth more than EUR 500,000.
Plan to expand quarry raises concerns
A cement company’s plan to expand a quarry in Richmond Township has raised concerns about losing farmland and the effect on Moselem Creek. Allentown-based Lehigh Cement Co
Cement plant won’t burn tires if study says not to
An official with Lafarge says the company won’t burn tires at a Nova Scotia cement plant if a study by Dalhousie University recommends against the practice.
States, Enviros Sue EPA Over Cement Factory Emissions
New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo today announced a multi-state legal challenge to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Germany Court finds claim against cement firms cartel admissible
The Duesseldorf regional court in Germany found admissible the EUR114m ($149.8m) compensation claims against six leading cement producers accused of price-fixing
Holcim and the World Conservation Union join forces to conserve biodiversity
Holcim and the World Conservation Union (IUCN) have signed a cooperation agreement to work jointly on ecosystem conservation and biodiversity issues relevant to the building materials sector.
Siam Cement pledges to cut pollution
The Siam Cement Group (SCG) yesterday pledged Bt21 million to support the Industry Ministry’s Environmental Management System for Small and Medium Enterprises project (EMS for SMEs).
Nova Scotia chooses cement kiln for tires
Nova Scotia’s Resource Recovery Fund Board, a non-profit organization which is responsible for solid-waste management in that province
Emissions will be safe, Holcim says
No adverse health effects will be caused by emissions from the proposed $200m cement plant at Weston, according to the company wanting to build it.
Cemex Croatian unit to invest in environmental protection
Croatian cement producer Dalmacijacement-RMC Group, part of Mexican cement maker Cemex, said on Wednesday it would invest EUR9m (US$11.7m) in environment protection projects this year.
Cemex takes European Court action over UK CO2 Quotas
Global cement company Cemex (CX) has filed a legal case against the European Commission over a cap on carbon dioxide emissions for its U.K. operations, a court official said Wednesday.
Holcim images show cement plant’s height
Three images of the proposed Holcim cement plant near Weston, released by Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd, have come under immediate fire from a group opposing the development.
Lafarge wins bid with Nova Scotia supplier to burn tires at cement plants
Lafarge Canada Inc. has reached an agreement with Nova Scotia’s Resource Recovery Fund Board for a supply of tires that would be burned at its cement plant in nearby Brookfield.
Cement protesters go to House of Lords, UK
Protesters fighting for the closure of Rugby Cement have won a chance to put their case in front of the House of Lords.
Cemex Joins SMEs Social Responsability Programme
Cemex has joined the programme for corporate social responsibility in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).