Cement News tagged under: Canada
Study finds by-products from lithium production can be used in cement production25 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsA peer-reviewed study by the German Lithium Institute has found that by-products from Rock Tech’s lithium conversion process can also be used as additives for cement, replacing the role of fly ash in cement production, a by-product of coal-fired power generation. The leached spodumene concentrate (LSC) generated during the production of lithium from spodumene holds serious potential as an additive. Consequently, the by-products of Rock Tech’s lithium production can ensure the regional ... |
Lafarge and Geocycle extend Calgary Aggregate Recycling agreement19 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Exshaw Lafarge and Geocycle team announces an extension of their agreement with Calgary Aggregate Recycling (CAR), an Indigenous-owned business, to recycle by-products typically sent to landfill. These by-products are predominantly clay and silt from CAR’s soil washing system, the first of its kind in Alberta. Since 2023 the Exshaw team has successfully recycled these materials as part of the cement manufacturing process. Last year, the team processed approximately 7000t, with a 202... |
St Marys Cement receives funding for emissions reduction18 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsCanada’s Minister of Environment and Climate Change, Steven Guilbeault, has announced the reinvestment of up to CAD2.2m (US$1.6m) of recycled industrial pollution pricing revenues to fund a major new emissions reduction project at St Marys Cement in Ontario. According to Canadian Geographic, with this funding, St Marys Cement, which is part of Votorantim Cimentos , will be installing a new specialty cement kiln infrastructure that uses lower-carbon fuels, including discarded plastics, ... |
Votorantim Cimentos installs WEG transformers at Bowmanville17 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsVotorantim Cimentos North America (St Marys Cement) has installed WEG transformers to upgrade the substation at its plant in Bowmanville , Canada. The scope of supply consists of four transformers of 20 and 25MVA power and 43.8/4.16kV voltage. On this project, sales and engineering teams from Brazil worked in partnership with V J Pamensky Canada Inc, a company that has been the exclusive distributor of WEG in Canada for the last 47 years. To ensure the performance of the transformers ... |
Holcim produces 99.2% clinker-free cement in North America15 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has successfully placed its first 99.2 per cent clinker-free concrete pavement in North America. In collaboration with Stoneway Concrete, this project resulted in 74.7 per cent lower CO 2 emissions than standard concrete using Type IL cement available in the market, claims Holcim. “Our net-zero goals are ambitious, and to get there, we need to continuously push the boundaries to decarbonise building at scale,” said Toufic Tabbara, Holcim regional head, North America. “Through cut... |
Bath carbon capture project seeks profit from captured CO208 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe carbon capture project at Lafarge Canada 's Bath Ontario, Canada, aims to make a profit. While the path to net zero will overwhelmingly come from actually cutting emissions, not capturing them, the project in Bath, aims to transforms captured CO 2 into calcium carbonate, a product that is used in pharmaceuticals, paint and packaging and can achieve prices of US$400-2700/t on the world market, depending on purity and grade. While these varied uses show the growth potential for the f... |
Heidelberg Materials converts Speed plant to slag grinding26 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsHeidelberg Materials has announced the successful conversion of its cement plant in Speed , Indiana, USA, to a slag grinding facility to better support the increased demand for sustainable products in the fast-growing Midwest market. Following last year’s opening of its new state-of-the-art cement plant in Mitchell , Indiana, Heidelberg Materials ceased Portland cement production at its manufacturing site in Speed and invested in modifying the facility to produce slag cement from do... |
Canada and UNIDO join forces to decarbonise Thailand cement sector13 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is joining forces with the Canadian government to help decarbonise Thailand’s cement and concrete sector. A combination of technical assistance and investment support will be given to Thailand to help develop decarbonisation-centric policies, a regulatory framework, and a country-driven national and industrial net-zero roadmap. In addition, the project will support effective monitoring, as well as review and verification syste... |
Saint-Gobain continues Canadian expansion05 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of the Bailey Group, a privately-owned manufacturer of metal frames for light construction in Canada. This forms part of Saint-Gobain’s expansion in the sustainable construction sector in Canada. Founded 75 years ago, the Bailey Group posted revenue of CAD532m (US$389m) in 2023 and operates 12 manufacturing plants across the country. According to Saint-Gobain, the acquisition ensures it is “ well positioned to better serve Canadian custome... |
Beton Provincial acquires CRH Canada assets23 May 2024, Published under Cement NewsBéton Provincial has concluded its deal with CRH Canada Group Inc , acquiring assets in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador as well as the state of New York. As a result, Béton Provincial now operates one of the largest distribution networks in eastern North America. The company now owns Ash Grove Cement's Joliette cement plant, six cement terminals (three in Newfoundland and Labrador, two in Greater Montreal and one in Solvay, New York), nine ready-mix concrete plants (including seven in... |