Cement News tagged: Environmental
Hidd residents plan protest over cement operations, Bahrain
HIDD residents are planning a major demonstration tomorrow to protest plans for two new cement operations opening near their homes.
Canada: cement industry appeals for carbon tax relief
The new carbon tax in B.C. may be revenue neutral for taxpayers, but representatives of the concrete industry say the tax threatens domestic producers.
Group to appeal reopening of line, New Zealand
ONTRACK has given itself resource consent approval to reopen the Waiareka-Weston railway branch line
US green Building Council tours EPA-Honored cement plant
Members of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Southwest Virginia Chapter toured Roanoke Cement Company’s (RCC) Troutville,
Waste plant plan splits the council, UK
Plans for a multi-million pound fuel processing plant in Westbury, UK have received mixed reviews from councillors.
Court says hearing into tire burning at cement plant can go ahead
Ontario’s Divisional Court has dismissed Lafarge’s bid to stop an independent hearing into the cement giant’s plan to burn scrap tires at its Bath, Ont, plant.
EPA reaches agreement with Lehigh Cement on clean-air violations
The US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Lehigh Cement Co. on alleged clean-air violations
Cemex goes green for new US headquarters
Cemex Inc, the nation’s largest cement and ready-mix company, announced that it has signed a lease for its US headquarters
ACC enters waste management (through a separate AFR business)
ACC Ltd, India’s largest cement manufacturer, is diversifying into the business of alternative fuels
China encourages cement production via carbide slag
China just eased requirement on capacity and techniques of cement producers utilising carbide slag rather than
Holcim to co-sponsor Mass Impact symposium
Holcim (US) Inc will co-sponsor the second session of mass impact, a two-part symposium addressing cities and climate change, on June 9.
ACC wins Golden Peacock Award
ACC Ltd, among India’s foremost cement manufacturers, has been conferred the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for Eco-Innovation
USA: Titan Cement and concerned citizens address county commissioners
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners heard concerns from hundreds of citizens at their June
Province proposes new carbon caps for cement factories
Nowhere is the difference in approach by the federal and Ontario governments on new climate change rules more clearly understood
Emission reductions proposed for new cement plants
The EPA is proposing to reduce air emissions from certain Portland cement plants. The proposed amendments would require affected new, modified, or reconstructed process units
USA: Public Comment for Titan Cement
Residents will get to tell New Hanover County commissioners Monday night what they think of the proposed Titan Cement plant.