East Africa rises Premium
East Africa’s cement demand continues to rise as infrastructure and housing needs provide the basis for future consumption. While cement capacity investments continue, a shift i...
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MPA: sales volumes indicate further growth
An acceleration in third-quarter sales compared to the previous quarter indicated continuing growth in construction activity, according to latest figures from the Mineral Produc...
Cemex supplying Braskem Idesa-Etileno plant, Mexico
Cemex is supplying 250,000m3 of a variety of specialised, ready-mix concretes for the construction of the new Braskem Idesa-Etileno XXI Plant in Veracruz, Mexico. The plant, whi...
MPA: positive 2Q14 sales point to second-half construction improvement
Following the significant improvement in UK sales volumes of mineral products from mid-2013, the latest Mineral Products Association (MPA) data indicate further improvement in t...
Philippine cement sales growth continues
Cement sales in the Philippines rose 3.2 per cent in the second quarter of this year, underpinned by public works projects and private sector construction activity.
Housebuilding boosts UK construction growth
UK construction has grown at its fastest annual pace in four months during June 2014 led by an increase in housebuilding, a survey has suggested.
Pakistan FY14-15 Budget set to positively impact on the cement sector
Pakistan’s FY14-15 Budget, announced yesterday by Finance Minister Ishaq Dar, is being regarded as largely positive for the country’s cement industry as it includes a number of ...
Lafarge Republic & Global Power team up for special cement variant
Lafarge Republic, Inc (LRI) and Global Business Power Corporation (GBPC) have launched an initiative aimed to lower the costs of rehabilitation projects, such as the rebuilding ...
Chinese sector set for turbulent ride – MS
The Chinese cement industry is in for a turbulent ride, according to analysts at Morgan Stanley, as falling construction starts and infrastructure investment affect demand. "Slo...
Russia: open to investment Premium
Attracting private and foreign investment is becoming key for Russia as prices in oil and natural gas come under pressure for funding state projects. Russia’s transition to a mo...