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Crystal inclusions in Portland cement clinker

The nature of inclusions in clinker crystals provides clues about the burning environment and are therefore important indicators of clinker quality. Figure 1: blue belite inclusions in alit...
Articles - 10 August 2016

India: Prism Cement returns to profit for 1QFY16-17

Prism Cement has announced its trading figures for the first quarter of the 2016-17 financial year, CNBC’s MoneyControl reports. In the three months to June the firm made a net profit of INR156.5m...
News - 10 August 2016

India: UltraTech’s plan for Bokaro plant moves forward

UltraTech Cement’s project to build a new 1.5Mta plant at Bokaro in Jharkhand has moved a step closer to realisation after the district authorities gave it their support, the Times of India report...
News - 10 August 2016

LafargeHolcim India head joins Executive Committee

LafargeHolcim made the decision to induct Head of LafargeHolcim India, Martin Kreigner, into the Executive Committee of the group, giving him additional responsibilities in southeast Asia. Mr Krei...
News - 09 August 2016

India: Mangalam Cement returns to profit with 1QFY16-17 results

Mangalam Cement, part of India’s Birla Group, has published its business results for the first quarter of FY16-17. These see the company return to profit after reporting a loss of INR205m (US$3m) ...
News - 08 August 2016

India: ACC labourers end protest at Wadi plant

Labourers at ACC’s Wadi plant have ended their dharma (non-violent sit-in protest) following assurances from the company that their concerns and grievances will be addressed. Chandrasekhar Hire...
News - 08 August 2016

India: JK Cement quarterly results

Compared to its performance in the corresponding quarter last year, JK Cement Ltd reported significant growth in both net profit and net sales. The company reported a standalone net profit of I...
News - 08 August 2016

LafargeHolcim 2Q16 results

LafargeHolcim released its second quarterly results today, which reported net sales of CHF7.28bn (US$7.47bn). Adjusted operating EBITDA (excluding merger, restructuring and other one-offs) increas...
News - 05 August 2016

LafargeHolcim changes to Executive Committee

LafargeHolcim has announced changes made to the Executive Committee, which reflect the evolution of the group’s portfolio following recent divestments and the transition into its next phase as its...
News - 05 August 2016

LafargeHolcim zero fatality rate

Safety Coaching, a safety consultancy firm, has helped LafargeHolcim create safer sites and improve incident reporting. The company established a programme for improving construction safety for pr...
News - 04 August 2016