Lucky Cement Ltd informed the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on 14 May about a significant milestone in its international operations, marking the successful firing of the kiln for its new clinker production line at Najmat Al-Samawah (NAS), a joint venture located in Samawah, Iraq.The clinker line, with a production capacity of 1.82Mta, was fired on 13 May 2025, marking a major step forward in the company's expansion plans, as disclosed in a bourse filing by a top company official.
In a related development, Lucky Cement is constructing a new cement grinding plant at NAS in addition to the clinker line with a production capacity of 0.65Mta. Construction of this facility is progressing rapidly and commissioning is expected within the 1HFY25-26.
The PSX notification adds that the expanded clinker capacity will enable Lucky Cement to increase its market share in Iraq by supplying more cement to the local market once operational. Surplus clinker produced at the facility will also be marketed and sold domestically within Iraq.
Upon completing these projects, Lucky Cement's consolidated production capacity will reach 21.48Mta across its domestic and international operations.
The updated capacity 21.48Mta breakdown includes:
• Pezu, Lakki Marwat, Pakistan: 10.25Mta
• Karachi, Pakistan: 5.05Mta
• Nyumba Ya Akiba, Democratic Republic of Congo: 1.31Mta
• Al-Mabrooka Cement Company, Basra, Iraq: 1.74Mta
• Najmat Al-Samawah, Samawah, Iraq: 1.31Mta
• Samawah, Iraq (new clinker line): 1.82Mta.
Lucky Cement continues demonstrating its commitment to entrepreneurship and diversification with a portfolio that spans cement operations, automobiles, chemicals, agricultural sciences, mobile phone assembly, energy, and mining. The company remains focussed on enhancing earnings quality and maximising shareholder value.
by Abdul Rab Siddiqi, Pakistan
