Ministry of Construction drafts new cement industry development plan
The Ministry of Construction is drafting the country’s cement industry development plan until 2015 with
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Eagle Cement plant to begin commercial production
In a bid to help address supply problems in the market, Philippine cement manufacturer, Eagle Cement
US housing starts fall, new building permits up
New U.S. housing starts unexpectedly fell in December, pulled down by a drop in construction activity
Chile: Melon investing US$70m
Cementos Melon is planning investments to the tune of US$70m in 2010
Egypt cement price rise
Prices in Egypt increased between LE15 and LE22 on Wednesday.
Shree Cement: 3Q sales up 35 per cent
India’s Shree Cement Ltd Thursday posted a 35% rise in its fiscal third-quarter, and said that the growth
Siam Cement sees Thai 2010 cement demand up five per cent
Siam Cement PCL, Thailand’s biggest industrial conglomerate, said on Thursday it expected domestic cement demand to increase five per cent this year as the economy continu...
Cemex may not need more EU carbon permits
Cemex may not need to buy European Union carbon permits for its EU plants before 2020 because of an
TPI Polene refiles appeal to overturn fine, Thailand
TPI Polene PCL, Thailand’s third largest cement maker, said Thursday that it has refiled an appeal to
Indonesia: KPPU scrutinizes suspected cement cartel
The Business Competition Supervisory Body (KPPU) of Indonesia has started an investigation into an
Merrill Lynch cuts Italcementi price target to EUR 8.60
Bank of AmericaMerrill Lynch has lowered the share price target on Italian cement producer and distributor
Lafarge Canada Inc. fined
Lafarge Canada Inc pleaded guilty to a violation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) that
Indian railway ministry may raise freight rates
The Indian railway ministry is planning to hike the transport costs for bulk commodities, including
Qassim Cement Company - Full year 2009 results
Qassim Cement Company has announced its full-year 2009 results.
PCA: stable housing prices, low of inventory levels needed for recovery
Despite recent data suggesting increased sales activity, foreclosure improvement and inventory reduction,
European construction output declines for third month
European construction output dropped for a third month in November as declines in France and Spain
Votorantim eyes Cimpor minority stake, not takeover
Brazilian conglomerate Votorantim said it has been in talks with Cimpor since 2008 about taking a
Saudi Cement Co reports 10.5% rise in Q4 profit
Saudi Cement said its fourth quarter profit rose by 10.5 per cent.
Union Cement’s profit falls 64%, Abu Dhabi
Union Cement Co, one of the UAE’s largest producers, yesterday reported annual profit fell by
Decision on Holcim New Zeland plant expected by year-end
Holcim (New Zealand) Ltd is still expected to make a decision by the end of this year on whether to build
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