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Is the bubble close to bursting?There have been academics and analysts who have argued about the dangers of China’s economy overheating for some time. But for many, the fact that hedge funds, particularly those with track record...Articles - 21 October 2011 |
Brazil: project quick-buildVery few places in the world are enjoying the carnival building and development spending-spree that Brazil is currently witnessing. Cement producers are already operating at full capacity, and new...Articles - 21 October 2011 |
Which way for Cemex?Cemex’ current debt level remains worryingly high. Recent speculation has emerged about the group not being able to meet financial covenants at the next year-end and being forced to accept more str...International Cement Review Editor's Blog - 21 October 2011 |
Canada's sustainable goalsCanada’s cement industry is well established and is a home to many of the global producers. While production has dipped in recent years, modernisation is on the minds of plant owners. Tougher envi...Articles - 20 October 2011 |
USA: Fredonia cement plant to close its doorsAfter more than 100 years in operation a Fredonia cement plant in Kasnsas, USA announces it’s closing. In March Lafarge Cement plant will close its doors for good. The plant has 73 employees. Ma...News - 20 October 2011 |
Zimbabwe: cement price hike short livedA temporary shortage of cement following a fault at the country’s largest cement factory gave some shopkeepers who had stocks the opportunity to raise cement prices and push the profit margin into ...News - 19 October 2011 |
Nigeria: Lafarge Cement WAPCO raises NGN11.8bn bond successfullyLafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria plc has successfully raised a total sum of NGN11.8bn (US$113m) bond at a fixed interest rate of 11.5 per cent, in an issuance completed under the company’s NGN50bn Bon...News - 19 October 2011 |
Cameroon, Lafarge to invest in new plantThe Cameroon government and Lafarge are investing CFA50bn (US$581m) in a cement factory to be built in Nomayos, a small town 15km southwest of Yaounde, the unit’s chief executive officer said Frid...News - 17 October 2011 |
Locals oppose proposed Lafarge plant, IndiaAhead of the proposed visit of the Ministry of Environment’s (MoEF) appraisal team to conduct a survey of the site for the proposed Lafarge cement plant at Karsog in Mandi district, locals have wr...News - 14 October 2011 |
Lafarge WAPCO begins rail distribution of cementIn partnership with the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc has started the nationwide distribution of cement by rail. The partnership, which would ensure faste...News - 11 October 2011 |