Jaiprakash August shipments rise 21% YoY
India’s Jaiprakash Associates said in a statement on Thursday its cement shipments in August rose 21 per
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Taiwan Cement 1H boosted by China operations
Taiwan Cement Corp posted an almost 43 per cent increase in net profit for the first half of this year on the back of strong growth in its operations in China.
Sinoma in talks on overseas acquisitions
China National Materials Co Ltd (Sinoma) said it is in talks in Europe and the United States for
Jefferies upgrades Texas Industries to Buy
Jefferies upgraded Texas Industries from Hold to Buy with a price target of US$39 (down from US$43).
Concerns over China cement sector overdone - GS
Goldman Sachs believes the recent market concerns regarding larger-than-expected new capacity additions
Sri Lanka ban on substandard cement removed
The Sri Lanka Standards Institution (SLSI), which earlier refused SLS certification to Lucky Cement
Vietnam Prime Minister ratifies cement development strategy
The Prime Minister of Vietnam this week approved a strategy to develop the country’s cement industry
Geometrica achieves OHSAS 18001 Certification
OHSAS 18001 is an international standard that provides a framework for managing and controlling
JSW Group to invest in cement sector, India
The JSW Group (Mumbai, India) plans to invest US$6.4bn into the Indian steel and cement sectors.
Locals protest against Mombasa Cement storage unit, Kenya
Residents of Mikindani in Mombasa are up in arms after a cement factory set up a storage area for clinker
Jefferies lifts rating on Buzzi Unicem to "buy"
Analysts at Jefferies have increased to "buy" from "hold" the stock rating on Italian cement maker
China Resources Cement Holdings recommends dividend
China Resources Cement Holdings today announced an interim dividend of 5.0c per share.
Proposed Karnataka cement plans face local opposition, India
The Karnataka state government’s decision to allow three cement companies to buy 3,540 acres of fertile land
Taihieyo in new financing efforts for plant reconstruction
Taiheiyo Cement Corp said Tuesday it will raise up to JPY37.53bn (US$489m) through equity financing
Egypt’s South Valley Cement 1H falls
Egypt’s South Valley Cement first-half net profit fell 94 per cent to EGP5m (US$838,997), the stock
Vietnam Jan-August production expected to rise 10.7%
Vietnam is estimated to have produced 39.3Mt of cement in the first eight months of this year. The figure
Cachapuz Bilanciai receives further order from Jaiprakash, India
Cachapuz Bilanciai Group has received a further order for its SLV Cement software and automation
Taiwan sets its sights on Chongqing producer, China
Taiwan Cement Group recently announced it has set aside CNY1.6bn to acquire Kehua, the largest cement producer in Chongqing of Sichuan province, China.
US June shipments up 2.8% MoM
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico for June 2011 were 7.3Mt – up 2.8% higher than shipments in June 2010.
KHD receives order from Cementos Liz, Brazil
KHD Humboldt Wedag Inc has received an order from Cimentos Liz SA in Brazil for the equipment
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