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Fly ash plays key role in US dam expansion

Fly ash plays key role in US dam expansion

The expansion increased the dam's height from 104m (340ft) to 144m (471ft), requiring approximately 611,600m³ (800,000 cubic yards) of RCC placed in 118 lifts, each measuring 1....

CRH completes US$8.5bn Arcosa acquisition

CRH completes US$8.5bn Arcosa acquisition

The transaction, first announced on 22 June 2026 and completed on 23 October, saw Arcosa shareholders receive US$150 per share in cash. CRH financed the acquisition through a co...

Amrize trims outlook as cement volumes decline

Amrize trims outlook as cement volumes decline

Amrize has lowered its full-year guidance after cost inflation, adverse weather and elevated interest rates weighed on its third-quarter performance. Revenue increased 2.2 per c...

Ozinga opens East Chicago slag mill

Ozinga opens East Chicago slag mill

Ozinga has held an opening ceremony for its new slag grinding mill in East Chicago, Indiana, USA. Project engineer Salas O’Brien lists grinding capacity at 157tph, while Ozinga ...

Cement demand in USA flat in May

Cement demand in USA flat in May

Total shipments of Portland and blended cement, including imports, in the USA and Puerto Rico amounted to 8.936Mt in May 2026, up 0.3 per cent YoY from the 8.913Mt recorded in M...

CRH Ventures invests in EnviCore SCM technology

CRH Ventures invests in EnviCore SCM technology

CRH Ventures has invested in Canadian company EnviCore to support development of a planned 200,000tpa supplementary cementitious materials (SCM) plant in Calgary. The investment...