Iraqi Cement signs contract for new 6000tpd line

Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry, wholly-owned subsidiary of Sinoma International Engineering, has signed an EPC contract to deliver a clinker production line for Iraqi Cement. The new line will be constructed in Samawah in Iraq's southern Al Muthanna province at an estimated cost of US$246m.

The agreement will see the company take charge of mine design, supply of mining equipment and build the complete 6000tpd production line, from crushing raw materials to packaging and delivery of finished cement, as well a staff life services area and captive power plant.

After the deal is completed, the first product is expected to be produced within 26 months.