Dangote’s new Zambia plant on course
The construction of Dangote Cement’s plant in Masaiti district on the Copperbelt in Zambia is on course
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Alexandria production continues despite attacks, Egypt
Alexandria Cement sent a statement to Egyptian Stock Exchange about fire blaze in its BOD building
Borneo shortage delays drain construction
A prevailing cement shortage in Borneo is delaying the construction of a monsoon drain to mitigate flood
Lafarge-Incehsa increases investments?, Honduras
Lafarge-Incehsa is modernising and expanding its plant in Comayagua, Honduras, over a period of three
Saudi demand to continue strong in 2012
The Saudi cement sector is forecast to continue witnessing strong demand in 2012, led primarily by
Pacasmayo sells stake in mining company, Peru
MCA Phosphates, the Singapore-based joint venture between Zuari Industries and Japan’s Mitsubishi
UK – construction recovery not seen until 2014
Construction output is forecast to fall by more than 5% this year and remain flat throughout 2013
Al Jouf Cement to boost capacity, Saudi Arabia
Saudi cement producer and trader Al Jouf Cement said Monday in a bourse filing it will invest SAR885m (US$236m) to launch a
Yamama Cement expects 19% profit rise, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Yamama Cement estimated fourth quarter profits would be 19 per cent higher on Tuesday,
Philippine cement sector recognised
In recognition awards outstanding practices in sustainable development, the Federation of Philippine Industries, FPI, has
Essroc to improve environmental protection measures
The Department of Justice and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Essroc
Ambuja Cements sees 7.3% rise in December production
Ambuja Cements reported a rise of 7.3% in December 2011 cement production at 1.91Mt from 1.78Mt for
Hail Cement signs deal for housing complex, Saudi Arabia
Hail Cement Company said it had signed a housing contract with the joint venture of Teberak Trading
Dangote closes 2011 as most capitalised company, Nigeria
Dangote Cement plc has maintained its leadership status as it remained the most capitalised company at the
Himachall: calls to bring cement under Essential Commodities Act, India
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister P K Dhumal today urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to declare
EAPCC board members seek reinstatement
Former directors of East African Portland Cement’s Board are seeking reinstatement following last week’s decision by Industrialisation Minister, Amason Kingi, to fire them
Indonesia cement consumption to rise 7% in 2012
Indonesia’s cement national consumption is forecast to reach 48.15Mt in 2012, a seven per cent increase on 45Mt recorded in
Lafarge executive in fatal ski accident
Lafarge executive, Ronald Greg Sheardown, 45, has been identified as the man who died while heli-skiiing in
Taiheiyo Cement patents calcium removal method
Taiheiyo Cement Corp. filed a patent on 11 May 2011 for a new calcium removal method designed to reduce operating costs in
UAE: UAQ Cement records half-year loss
Umm Al-Qaiwain Cement Industries, which operates one grinding plant in the UAE and is listed on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, reported a loss of
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