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Ghana cement producers' association formed

Ghana cement producers' association formed

Local cement producers in Ghana have come together to form a new association to protect and accelerate the development of the domestic industry, and promote the interests of it...

Vietnamese producer targets new export markets

Vietnamese producer targets new export markets

La Hien Cement JSC, a subsidiary of the Vietnam National Coal Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin),  is seeking new export markets in Asia and Africa, an executive of the compa...

Ashaka 1Q pretax profit down 59%, Nigeria

Ashaka 1Q pretax profit down 59%, Nigeria

Nigeria's Ashaka Cement first-quarter pretax profit fell 58.8 per cent to NGN1.16bn (US$5.8m) from a year ago, the company said on Monday. The decline was partly attributed to ...

Ethiopia: government drafts development strategy

Ethiopia: government drafts development strategy

Ethiopia’s Ministry of Industry is drafting a national cement industry development strategy that will enable it to overcome challenges and assist fast growth of the industry. ...

Savanna Diamond Cement launches new Ghana plant

Savanna Diamond Cement launches new Ghana plant

Savanna Diamond Cement Co Ltd (SDCL) launched operations of its 0.44Mta cement factory in Buipe, in the northern region of Ghana. The new US$90m project was officially inaugura...

Ashaka Cement pretax profit rises 84.5%

Ashaka Cement pretax profit rises 84.5%

Nigeria's Ashaka Cement 2014 pretax profit rose 84.5 per cent to NGN5.25bn (US$26m) from year ago, the company said on Tuesday. Revenue declined by 2.58 per cent during the pe...