Cement News tagged under: quarry
Holcim gets approval for extension Eclépens quarry15 June 2016, Published under Cement NewsHolcim has received approval to extend the quarry at the Eclépens cement works in Switzerland. The company exploits the La Birette quarry in the Mormont hills, Vaud canton. The extension will allow the cement maker to increase its production capacity and enable production to continue until 2029. |
Lafarge halts EUR20m investment in Sagunto plant, Spain17 February 2016, Published under Cement NewsThe management of Lafarge yesterday made public its decision to halt the expansion of its quarry and its plant at Sagunto, Spain, due to “the uncertainty created by the new local government and the lack of viable alternatives,” according to El Mercantil Valenciano. The cement producer had intended to spend around EUR20m in upgrading its plant. In 2013 Lafarge and the town council of Sagunto agreed for the company to accept the limits to the use of its quarrying concession and move to the o... |
Unlocking Dominica’s pozzolans09 December 2015, Published under Cement NewsQuarry operator Carib Sand & Stone is preparing an extensive expansion project at its Pointe-Michel mine on the Caribbean island of Dominica. The expansion is expected to help meet the growing demand for supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) in the Americas market. By Jean-Yves Bonnaire, Carib Sand & Stone Ltd, Dominica. The relatively abundant and accessible natural pozzolan resources offer further opportunities Carib Sand & Stone Ltd is an independent quarry operator, ope... |
Algeria: Beni Saf acquires three quarries23 November 2015, Published under Cement NewsSociété des Cements de Beni Saf has acquired three quarries to supply its second production line. The Dhayet Smaâ quarry has an estimated limestone reserve of 78.66Mt. In addition, the clay deposits of Koudiet El Tine (24.3Mt) and El Ancer will also supply the 2Mta cement line. The cement producer has acquired the quarries, which cover an area of 370ha, for a record DZD1.005bn (US$9.3m). Exploration work will be carried by CETIM, the Centre for Study and Technology Service of the Constr... |
Quarry efficiency30 September 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe quarry is often an undervalued and overlooked aspect of cement manufacture. However, the quarry is where it all begins as the quality of the cement starts here. With the right long-term plan in place, a number of steps can be taken to enhance quarrying efficiency, optimise operations and reduce costs. By John Kline & Charles Kline, Kline Consulting LLC, USA. Figure 1: checklists for quarry operators – years of reserves should always be known Before starting any quarry optimi... |
Supporting the load30 March 2015, Published under Cement NewsOperating in Georgia since 2007, HeidelbergCement has seen its cement and concrete operations expand and work volumes grow. To help keep pace with its 24/7 production schedule at the company’s seven concrete production sites and two cement plants, a fleet of SDLG wheel loaders has been employed. Uptime of the vehicles is further optimised through a rigorous maintenance schedule undertaken by a local company, providing support close to home. By Shandong Lingong Machinery Co Ltd, China. ... |
Deuna Zement signs agreement on Duen quarry24 February 2015, Published under Cement NewsContrary to the original plans, Germany-based producer Deuna Zement will now not quarry limestone from the 100m-wide strip of woods in Duen. This compromise and further concessions were laid down in a comprehensive seven-point agreement between Deuna Zement GmbH and Duenwald town authorities. In addition, the open-pit operator has agreed to establish a modern, gentler blasting methods to relieve the pressure for the inhabitants of nearby Zaunröden. In addition, blasting will be more closel... |
Dealing with natural variation26 January 2015, Published under Cement NewsThe variability in deposition environment and the depth of its location in the quarry mean that limestones show significant variation at different places. For the cement producers, this presents challenges to obtain a uniform raw material supply. Stratigraphical variation in the quarry presents challenges to obtain a uniform raw material supply Cement clinker is made primarily from naturally-occurring raw materials, the highest proportion of which is limestone. Most limestones w... |
UK: Cemex quarry expansion gets go-ahead despite opposition19 December 2013, Published under Cement NewsCemex UK faces opposition to its plans to extend its Hyndford Quarry into a zone surrounding New Lanark, near the picturesque Falls of Clyde, Scotland. Campaigners opposed to plans to build a quarry next to the World Heritage Site have vowed to fight on after the scheme was given the go-ahead by planning authorities on the local council. The controversial scheme was passed despite opposition from community groups and the reservations of 20 members of the Scottish Parliament, who signed a m... |
ACC: ready for the upturn09 April 2013, Published under Cement NewsAs the housing market continues to exercise drag on Florida’s economy, the state’s cement market continues to lag the rest of the US. However, with pent-up demand continuing to increase, Florida is poised to have excellent years ahead. For American Cement Company LLC (ACC), this prospect calls for additional investment and the company briefly outlines its cement works. By American Cement Co, USA. As the market recovers, ACC intends to make the necessary investments to allow for a c... |