UK construction slows amid growing economic headwinds
Construction demand for heavy-side materials in Great Britain has weakened further at the start of this year, according to the latest sales volumes survey by the Mineral Product...
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Heidelberg Materials North America to establish new terminal
The new terminal represents an investment of US$7.3m and is expected to create eight jobs. “Our new rail distribution terminal in Colleton County will enable Heidelberg Material...
Titan buys Greek aggregates quarry
With reserves of over 100Mt, Latekat is a key supplier in central Greece and will strengthen Titan’s reserve base and business model in the country. In addition to the region’s ...
MPA welcomes review of environmental regulations
The recommendations of an independent review into Defra’s regulatory landscape by Dan Corry have been welcomed by the UK’s quarry operators. The Mineral Products Association (MP...
MPA calls out inconsistent government strategies on aggregates, cement and concrete
The MPA says the Department of Business and Trade’s Steel Strategy, which is currently out for consultation, mirrors many of the issues facing UK cement producers. This follows ...
Cementir's reports Turkish revival in 2024 results
Cementir' s regional results for the 2024 saw strong cement sales in Türkiye and stable sales in Denmark and USA, but elsewhere cement performances came under pressure from slow...
Huaxin Cement to acquire four Brazilian aggregate quarries
Huaxin Cement has announced a transaction of US$186.6m to acquire four aggregate quarries in Brazil. The acquisition is an important step in the implementation of the company’s ...
Heidelberg Materials acquires Carver Sand & Gravel
Heidelberg Materials North America has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Carver Sand & Gravel, the largest aggregates producer in the Albany, New York, are...
Heidelberg Materials expands US offering
Heidelberg Materials has entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Highway Materials Inc, one of the largest independent aggregates and asphalt producers in the Gr...
Cemex US in JV with Couch Aggregates and Premier Holdings
Cemex has announced a joint venture agreement with sand and gravel supplier Couch Aggregates and marine bulk product distributor Premier Holdings. This agreement forms part of C...