The AI revolution in cement
This week has seen the US and UK pull out of signing the international Artificial Intelligence (AI) Declaration. In the UK's case, it is because of fears over international sec...
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Holcim Spain announces CO2 necta project
Enagás, Holcim and Saggas are driving the transformation of the Spanish cement industry with the pioneering CO 2 necta project. The three companies have announced an agreeme...
Holcim appoints North American Board Members and proposes new chairman of the Board
Holcim takes the next steps towards the planned listing of its North American business and has designated its future Board members. The Board will comprise 10 members and wil...
Nigerian producers under pressure to reduce prices
The price of cement in Nigeria reached NGN10,000/bag (US$6.46/bag) at the start of 2025. Despite an agreement in January 2024 between the federal government and cement producer...
Lafarge France to build new half-way interchange to Estaque Quarry
Lafarge France ( Holcim group ) is undertaking the construction of a half-motorway interchange on the A55 to serve its quarry in Estaque (Bouches-du-Rhône), making it possibl...
Moldovan plant is shut down due to energy shortage
The 1.2Mta Rybnitsa cement plant in Moldova has been stranded without gas and electricity, due to the energy crisis caused by Gazprom's refusal to supply gas to Transnistria. ...
Lafarge Africa reports US$37m net profit in 9M24
Lafarge Africa Plc ( Holcim group ) of Nigeria as reported a profit after tax of NGN57.3bn (US$37m) for the nine months ended 30 September 2024, marking a 46 per cent...
Holcim divests Bamburi Cement
Holcim has closed the divestment of its business in Kenya through a sale to Amsons Group of its entire 58.6 per cent stake in Bamburi Cement Ltd , resulting in cash procee...
Australia's cement sector progresses with consolidation and modernisation
This week has further highlighted cement industry developments towards consolidation and decarbonisation in Australia as Holcim and Heidelberg Materials' joint venture, Cement ...
A new dome for Aggregate Industries at Tilbury Docks
The latest milestone in Aggregate Industries’ new cement import manufacturing and distribution facility at Tilbury Docks, UK, has seen the inflation of a new airfare dome struc...