Martin Marietta to acquire Lhoist North America for US$13.5bn
Martin Marietta Materials has agreed to combine with Lhoist North America in a transaction valued at US$13.5bn in cash and common stock. Lhoist North America is a subsidiary of ...
Limestone Deposits
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Oman eyes on boosting minerals explorations
The Government of Oman is planning to explore and enhance the production of minerals including raw materials for the cement industry. According to local media, Oman's mining aut...
BUA seeks President's support to end mining rights squabble
Nigerian conglomerate BUA group has asked Nigeria's President, Muhammadu Buhari, to intervene in its argument with Dangote group over limestone mining rights. BUA's Chairman, Ab...
Malaysia: Borneo Oil signs US$18m limestone deposit deal
According to reports in the Star newspaper, Borneo Oil has signed a 30-year deal enabling it to mine marble and limestone in Lahad Datu, Borneo.
Kenya: Dangote seeks limestone on east coast
Dangote Group has expressed interest in prospecting for limestone in Malindi, 120km northeast of Mombasa. The group plans to explore limestone deposits in Kwachocha, Kijiwetanga...
India: Ramco mine expansion dispute
A public hearing convened to discuss the expansion of a limestone mine belonging to a private cement plant owned by Ramco Cement in Sendurai, Tamil Nadu, was interrupted by atte...
Saudi Arabia: EPCC hydraulic breaker
Atlas Copco Middle East has commissioned the regions first HB10000 hydraulic breaker at EPCC in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.
Cameroon: Government hopes Mintom quarry will bring down cement prices
The government of Cameroon has called on investors to help develop the Mintom limestone deposit, located in the country’s southeast, in the hope that this would lead to lower ce...
India: AP cancels the Anantapur mining leases of Penna Cement
The failure of Penna Cements to begin its limestone mining operations in Thadipatri Mandal, Anantapur district, has led the Andhra Pradesh government to force the cancellation o...