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Analysts at Jefferies International have recently provided an update on their expectations for global cement markets...

Dubai Group in talks for Lafarge Emirates stake sale, UAE

The Dubai Group is in talks to sell its 45 per cent stake in its UAE joint venture with Lafarge, according to report...

Court ruling threatens to nullify Cemex stake in Assuit, Egypt

Cemex said on Thursday its Egyptian unit Assiut Cement Co has learned of a preliminary ruling by a court in Egypt th...

Yamama Cement 1H net profit rises 22%, Saudi Arabia

Saudi cement producer Yamama Cement Company reported a 22 per cent YoY rise in its net profit to SAR487m (US$129.8m)...

Katavsky Cement sets new production record, Russia

Katavsky Cement, part of Russian market leader Eurocement Group, produced 146,008t of cement in August 2012, surpass...

Siam Cement sees 10% rise in domestic demand, Thailand

Siam Cement Group (SCG) expects domestic cement consumption to be double than its earlier forecasts for 2012 as dema...

Ship faces detention in Ireland over claims of unpaid wages

A ship carrying cement was facing detention in Drogheda on the east coast of Ireland last night due to an almost €80...

Philip Kerton

Phil has been contributing to International Cement Review and its associated conferences and publications since 2002...

Arthur Harrisson

Arthur has been a regular, long-term contributor to International Cement Review. He trained as a geologist and worke...

Brazilian monthly sales up 7.3 per cent YoY

Cement consumption in the Brazilian market totaled 6.3Mt in August, representing a rise of 7.3 per cent YoY, data fr...

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