Hanson Cement could face action over dust, UK
The UK Environment Agency is considering whether to take further action against Hanson Cement’s
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RAM Reaffirms ratings on Lafarge Malayan cement debt facility
RAM Ratings Bhd (RAM) has reaffirmed the respective long-term and short-term ratings of Lafarge Malayan Cement Bhd’s (LMCB) MYR350m
Dangote signs US$3.9bn contract with Sinoma
The Dangote Group of Nigeria and Chinese firm Sinoma have entered into a fresh US$3.9bn contract to be executed in six African nations.
Indonesia exports set to decline this year
Indonesia’s cement exports will likely decline this year, as most of the country’s major cement producers are focusing on the domestic market
Argentina March sales rise

After the 3.7 per cent monthly decline witnessed in February, Argentina shipped 924,684t in March (including exports) which represented a
Turkish exports rise 7.38% in 2010
Turkish cement exports increased by 7.38 per cent in 2010 compared to 2009.
Salt River Materials Group seeks tax reduction, USA
Salt River Materials Group (SRMG), owners of the Phoenix Cement Plant in Clarkdale, Arizona is
DG Khan to set up second waste heat recovery plant, Pakistan
DG Khan Cement (DGKC) is to set up its second 8.6MW waste heat recovery power plant at its Kalar Kaahar unit.
Siberian Cement to acquire 51% in Angarskcement, Russia
Kemerovo region’s Siberian Cement intends to purchase 51% shares in Irkutsk region-based Angarskcement for $62m from RATM holding
Botswana firm receives mark of quality
Matsiloje Portland Cement (MPC) has been awarded BOS ENV 197-1:1992, a certificate of quality, by the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS).
Jaiprakash Associates targets 40% growth rate, India
Manoj Gaur, executive chairman of Jaiprakash Associates is surprised at the recent under-performance of this company in the secondary markets
Southern Province Cement 1Q profit rises
Southern Province Cement Co said first-quarter profit rose to SAR225.9m (US$60.2m)
EBRD to lobby for Lafarge environmental permit, Slovenia
Peter Reiniger, head of the Southeast and Central Europe division of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
Holcim Maroc 2010 sales down 4%
Holcim Maroc recorded a four per cent drop in 2010 cement sales volumes recording 3.57Mt against 3.7Mt the year before.
Cemex announces senior level changes
Cemex announced today changes to its senior level organisation, effective April 12, 2011 that includes the departure of Chief Financial Officer Rodrigo Trevino
Fitch assigns ‘B’ to Cimento Tupi, Brazil
Fitch Ratings has assigned the following ratings to Brazilian producer Cimento Tupi S.A. (Tupi):
Colombia Feb’ production increases
Cement production in Colombia in February 2011 stood at 754,075t, up 1.7 per cent on the same month in 2010. Deliveries were also up 2.1 per cent YoY.
Qassim 1Q beats expectations, Saudi Arabia
Qassim Cement Company said it has seen net profits rise more than 30% against the previous quarter.
BBMG sees bright future through affordable housing
BBMG Corporation, a cement maker and property developer in the Bohai Rim region, plans to expand its affordable housing development operations this year to take advantage of
PCA studies cumulative impact of EPA regulations, USA
The US cement industry is currently facing no fewer than seven different existing or proposed EPA regulatory standards. A study, released by the Portland Cement Association (PCA)
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