Dangote reaffirms 80Mta capacity target by 2030
Dangote Cement Plc (DCP) reaffirmed plans to increase cement capacity from 55Mta to 80Mta by 2030 at its Capital Markets Day in London yesterday, presenting a strategy centred o...
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Asia's concrete boom puts pressure on sustainable sand and gravel supply
The study, published this week, found that global demand for sand and gravel has more than doubled since 2000, with more than 80 per cent of current demand originating in Asia. ...
BUA reports surge in profits
BUA Cement Plc has announced its unaudited financial results for the first half of 2026, showcasing significant growth across all major indicators. The company recorded a 25.6 p...
Shuntai cement plant set for launch
Shuntai Cement plant is building a 50MW solar farm alongside a 50MW thermal facility to power its upcoming manufacturing operations. The firm expects to begin full operations in...
East African Portland Cement issues land ultimatum
The East African Portland Cement Co has ordered informal settlers on its Athi River land to formalise their occupancy by 28 July and complete all necessary payments by 15 August...
Ethiopia partners with UNIDO for green cement shift
Ethiopia is advancing a lower-carbon transition in its cement sector through a partnership between the Ministry of Industry and UNIDO, focusing on alternative energy and cleaner...
GICA explores new cement plant project in Chad
Algeria's state-owned cement manufacturer, Groupe industriel des ciments d'Algérie (GICA), is advancing plans to establish a new production facility in Chad. This strategic move...
HBM Nigeria targets massive 5.5Mt expansion
Newly rebranded HBM Nigeria Plc , formerly Lafarge Africa Plc, has announced an aggressive expansion strategy to add 5.5Mt of cement to Nigeria’s industrial capacity within the ...
PM Nabbanja demands fast-tracking of Ugandan cement plant
Ugandan Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has ordered contractors to accelerate the remaining civil works at the Moroto clinker factory located in Katikekile. She emphasised that ...
Afrimat Construction Index shows marginal growth
The Afrimat Construction Index for the 1Q26 rose by 0.3 per cent YoY, marking the third consecutive quarter of seasonally adjusted growth. Compiled by economist Dr Roelof Botha,...