German cement at a crossroads Premium
In 2025 German cement demand grew slightly for the first time since 2020, but the market remains historically weak. Cement manufacturers continue to face difficult conditions as...
Cement decarbonisation
Explore how the cement industry is reducing its carbon footprint, from alternative fuels and clinker substitution to electrification and carbon capture. Follow plant investments, technology developments and industry roadmaps, alongside technical analysis from International Cement Review.
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EUA reform pending as higher gas prices boost coal demand
The EUA market is still awaiting the end of Brussels summer holidays to see the implementation of the EU ETS process. The reform was mentioned in the last issue and has mostly b...
France’s decarbonisation paradox Premium
In a mature market that has long faced headwinds, the French cement industry has made decarbonisation its strategic priority. While demand remains under pressure, the sector con...
Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda join blended cement coalition
Cambodia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Tanzania and Uganda have joined an international coalition supporting lower-carbon blended cement, bringing its membership to 12 countries. The five s...
Grundon and DTE launch recycled aggregates JV
The new business follows a GBP2.6m investment to upgrade a mineral processing plant at Grundon Sand and Gravel’s Kennetholme Quarry near Thatcham, Berkshire, UK. The facility wi...
Holcim invests in Cloud Cycle to extend concrete quality monitoring
Holcim has invested in UK-based technology company Cloud Cycle as it prepares to roll out real-time monitoring of ready-mix concrete across its global fleet. Cloud Cycle's techn...
A lifetime advancing cement science and innovation Premium
After 35 years at VDZ, including more than 25 years as chief executive, Dr Martin Schneider will retire in November 2026. During his tenure, he transformed VDZ into a thriving i...
Latin America explores biocapture for residual cement emissions
Latin America’s cement industry is exploring a different route to carbon neutrality, combining faster deployment of established emissions reduction measures with nature-based ca...
Philippines safeguards future Premium
The Philippines’ cement industry is balancing slower demand and rising import pressure with investment in a lower-carbon future. As the country launches its decarbonisation road...
Fortera and MLC plan 300,000tpa low-carbon cement plant
Fortera and Mississippi Lime Co (MLC) have agreed to develop a commercial facility capable of producing more than 300,000tpa of Fortera’s ReAct ™ low-carbon cement in the USA. T...