Angola: expanding an industry Premium
Since 2002, Angola has been recovering from the wounds left after almost 30 years of civil war. The entire country’s infrastructure was destroyed and had to be rebuilt, creating...
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Bolivia expects to cease cement imports in 2017
In 2017, Bolivia will no longer require cement imports following the launch of production at the Ecebol plant, according to Patricia Ballivian, general manager of the Productive...
Algeria to import 240,000t of cement
To alleviate the present cement shortage, Groupe Industriel des Ciments d’Algérie (GICA) has appointed Star Commercial Ltd of the British Virgin Islands to import 240,000t of ce...
Oman's vision for growth Premium
Oman is currently experiencing a growth spurt, which has been reflected in rising cement demand as public spending on infrastructure and real estate climbs steadily. Domestic pr...
Kazakhstan set to see the launch of two new plants in 2014
Two new plants are set to be launched in Kazakhstan's southwestern and northern regions this year, helping the central Asian country achieve its aim of self-sufficiency in cemen...
Oman seeks anti-dumping measures
UAE cement producers have defended their export levels to Oman after Raysut Cement Company calls for anti-dumping measures to be put in place to restrict imports from the neighb...
Bangladesh awaits more funds Premium
Bangladesh’s has a fragmented cement sector with a multitude of independent grinding units, making it one of the most competitive markets in the world. It has no abundant, natur...
Holcim (New Zealand) selects locations for two cement import terminals
Holcim (New Zealand) has selected Timaru and Auckland as the location for two new 30,000t bulk cement import terminals. The company said that having reviewed proposals from port...
New US capacity plans to ease imbalances
A pick-up in the number of new capacity projects announced in the USA is set to ease the imbalances caused by depressed economic growth and subsequent plant closures and expansi...
Tajikistan cement output increases over Jan-Nov 2013
Tajikistan is working towards reducing its reliance on imports as domestic output increases following the commissioning of a new plant earlier this year, and more new projects a...