Philippine government's first testing facility set to open in 3Q21
The Philippines could see its first government facility to evaluate cement quality begin operations by the 3Q21. Once operational, the unit would allow producers to have their p...
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Oman cement producer closed following complaints
A cement producer in Oman has been temporarily closed after complaints from consumers, according to the Times of Oman. "The Consumer Protection Department in Al Dhahirah recentl...
Nepalese government terminates two cement producer licences
The government of Nepal has terminated the licences of two cement producers for selling cement that did not meet the quality standards set by the government. The Nepal Bureau of...
Nepal is set to enforce new grading certification
The Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology will provide grading certification for all cement produced in the country from November, according to The Kathmandu Post. Currently, ...
Nepal introduces higher cement standard certification
Nepal's government has extended domestic cement grades to three grades by the Nepal Bureau of Standards and Metrology (NBSM). Grades 43 and 53 have been added to the 33-grade ce...
Georgian Cement Association: 15 of 29 cements tested meet EU standards
A total of 15 out of 29 cement types in Georgia checked for quality meet the European EN197-1 standard, according to the Georgian Cement Association. The remainder use cheap and...
Ukrcement carries out cement quality study
Ukraine’s cement association, Ukrcement, has carried out a new study into the quality of cement on the consumer market. The research found that over 80 per cent of cement with i...
Bhutan: Dungsam Cement resumes cement supplies to dam projects
Dungsam Cement Corporation (DCCL) has resumed the supply of cement to two major hydropower projects in Bhutan after deliveries were halted for 10 days, Kuensel Online reports.
China: consolidation on production capacity by 2020
The China Cement Association (CCA) has advised that the merger of leading cement companies will likely concentrate the industry’s capacity, informing that government that by yea...
Nigerian cement industry backs 42.5 grade cement
Major cement producers in Nigeria have pledged their commitment to the House of Representatives’ position that 42.5MPa grade cement is to become the minimum standard of cement q...