Mexico and Canada on alert as Trump pauses cement trade war
This week, President Trump escalated trade tensions by imposing a 25 per cent tariff on US imports from Canada and Mexico, before pausing the tariff rise for both countries unti...
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Holcim Mexico mitigates 1.7Mt of CO2 in 2024
Holcim Mexico reported a reduction of 1.7Mt of CO 2 in 2024 by delivering more sustainable building materials in the country’s housing and infrastructure construction market. Th...
Cemex considers selling Colombian operations
The cement industry in Colombia could be on the verge of a major shake-up with the possible exit of Cemex, as the company is reported to be exploring the sale of its operation i...
Ultracem sells stake in Honduran assets
Ultracem announced through Ultracem Centroamérica SA, it is selling part of its assets in Honduras. The deal was carried out through the indirect sale of Duracem Honduras shares...
US cement sales fell sharply in November
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the US and Puerto Rico amounted to 7.792Mt in November, down 12.3 per cent YoY from the 8.889Mt recorded in...
Cemex announces new CEO
Following Fernando A González's decision to retire as CEO of Cemex after a 35-year career at the company, Cemex has appointed Jaime Muguiro, currently president of Cemex USA, as...
ADOCEM concerned about RDF use reform
The Dominican Association of Portland Cement Producers, ADOCEM, voiced its concern about reforms to Law 225-20, currently under debate in the country’s Chamber of Deputies. Juli...
Cemex reports EBITDA of US$3079m in 2024
Cemex reported its 4Q24 and full-year 2024 results and saw an annual EBITDA of US$3079m and a net income of US$939m. After an exceptional year in 2023, the company continues del...
Trinidad cement prices to rise in February
Cement bag prices in Trinidad are set to increase by seven per cent from 17 February – almost a year to the day since it was last increased. The increase in the price of bulk ce...
Global cement forecasts at your finger tips
The latest survey of world cement consumption by ICR - publisher of The Global Cement Report - reveals how global cement demand continued it steep downward trajectory in 2024. C...