Cement News tagged: Environmental
Hope works’ new fuel trial, UK
A Peak District cement works has begun a trial using Meat and Bone Meal (MBM) to reduce its consumption of fossil fuels.
Cement factory promises to reduce pollution, Mozambique
The cement factory in the southern Mozambican city of Matola is to halt production of clinker for the next 45 days, in order to
Holcim Espana invests EUR120m in sustainability, Spain
Holcim Espana, the Spanish division of Holcim has submitted a report on the sustainability of the company’s operations for the period 2004-05.
More oil spill debris shipped to Mindanao cement plant
Two barges and a ship left Guimaras over the weekend with 2050t of oil-soaked debris to be delivered to a factory in Mindanao
UK plant trials fuel source
A controversial scheme to power a cement works using meat and bone meal has begun - under the scrutiny of environment watchdogs.
Cemex to appeal against UK£400,000 dust leak fine
Cemex is considering an appeal after it was hit with a massive fine after cement dust escaped from a silo at its Rugby production plant.
Cemex to appeal against dust fine
Cemex UK is considering an appeal after it was hit with a massive fine after cement dust escaped from a silo at its Rugby production
Emissions to rise in short term
Greenhouse gas emissions in Canada will be allowed to grow under the Conservative environmental plan, but at a slower pace, Envir
Asian climate plan
Global cement industry leaders and officials involved in the US administration’s voluntary six-nation Asia-Pacific Partnership
Cutting emissions a big task
The legislation California enacted last month to seize for itself a leading role in the fight
Melón submits US$30mn project to Conama
Chile’s Cemento Melón, controlled by French company Lafarge, has submitted for national environment commission
Castle Cement improves production and reduces emissions with new £64m kiln at Padeswood
Castle Cement, which produces around 25 per cent of the UK’s cement,
Cement company eyes protected area
Cement producer PT Semen Padang is proposing the conversion of a forest reserve spanning 249ha near its plant in Indarung, Padang city, West Sumatra to obtain raw materials for cement production.
Switzerland helps Cambodia preserve old temples
Switzerland’s Holcim Group of Company has pledged to provide Cambodia with US$90,000 to preserve ancient temples in the country, local sources reported.
Rugby Cement hit by £400,000 pollution fine, UK
Rugby Cement has been hit by a UK£400,000 fine after polluting homes in the town.
EPA reaches agreement with Lehigh Cement
US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Lehigh Cement Co on alleged clean-air violations at the company’s Portland cement plant at 121 N. First St., Mitchell, I