Afrimat sees signs of recovery after challenging year
South African industrial minerals and construction materials group Afrimat has reported signs of recovery in 2Q25-26, following a difficult FY24-25 and muted performance at the ...
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AfriSam boosts efficiency at Umlaas Road Quarry
AfriSam ’s Umlaas Road Quarry in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, has improved product sizing accuracy and reduced downtime by replacing woven wire mesh screening media with Multote...
Chinese-owned Zimbabwean cement plant is fined
The Environmental Management Agency (EMA) has fined Chinese-owned Labenmon Investments US$5000 for breaching environmental regulations at its Wih-Zim cement plant in Magunje, Hu...
School launches opposition to Chegutu Cement plant
Bryden Country School in Chegutu is locked in a fierce legal battle with Chinese-owned Shuntai Holdings over the construction of a lime and cement factory just 497m from its bou...
PPC outlines ZAR3bn cement plant plans in Western Cape
Pretoria Portland Cement (PPC) leaders - including Chairman Jabu Moleketi, Head of Strategic Projects and Investments Horacio Ardiani, and Chief Revenue Officer Bheki Mthembu - ...
Chinese continue to build new cement plants in Zimbabwe
Chinese firm, Shungai Investment, is setting up a US$70m cement plant in Chegutu, Zimbabwe. The plant is expected to start full production next year, with a projected cement out...
Competition Commission opens investigation into merits of monopoly
The Namibian Competition Commission has started a public conference on the proposed acquisition of Schwenk Cement’s shareholding in Ohorongo Cement by Whale Rock Cement , the ow...
Huaxin - turning tired African plants into industry leaders Premium
Huaxin Cement is making an impact in Africa. The Chinese cement producer is revitalising and modernising its overseas portfolio. In recent weeks, it has transformed the former I...
Huaxin - turning tired African plants into industry leaders
Huaxin Cement is making an impact in Africa. The Chinese cement producer is revitalising and modernising its overseas portfolio. In recent weeks, it has transformed the former I...
Afrimat Construction Index for 1Q25 weakens
South African-based Afrimat announced that its Construction Index (ACI) for the first quarter of 2025, compiled by economist Dr Roelof Botha, recorded a YoY a decline of 2.6 per...