Capacity addition by cement companies make investors nervous
A report by the Economic Times of India says that cement stocks have underperformed the broader
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UltraTech plans public offer to fund expansion
UltraTech is planning a follow-on public offer to fund the expansion of its cement business. The
Dien Bien cement plant inaugurated, Vietnam
The Dien Bien Cement Joint Stock Company inaugurated the Dien Bien Cement Plant in Sam Mun
Govt threatens to cancel coal block allotted to Binani Cement
India’s coal ministry has served Binani Cement Ltd with a show-cause notice seeking reasons for a delay
Weak demand pulls India September sales down
Cement demand continued to be weak in September with most companies reporting a fall in sales.
Padang production halted due to electricity supply
Production activities of PT Semen Padang, a subsidiary of publicly listed PT Semen Gresik Tbk
EBRD has signed an agreement on loan for Azerbaijan producer
The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development (EBRD) has started realising plans of support of
Lafarge Cement profit doubles, Zambia
Lafarge Cement has almost doubled its profit to ZMK61.7bn from ZMK34 billion as demand for cement
SAIL to set up two slag-based cement units, India
Government-owned Steel Authority of India Ltd, the country’s largest steel producer, is looking to set up
Tarmac signs power purchase deal with Welsh wind operator
Tarmac has signed what it claims is an "industry first" UK£3.5m deal to buy discounted wind energy
Holcim invests in distribution and storage, Romania
Holcim Romania has invested around €11.5m in a building material storage and distribution facility in
Holcim acquisition of Cemex Australia completed
After completion of the due diligence and the approval of the Australian authorities, Holcim has
New order for Polysius, China
Nanjing Nangang K.Wah High Tech Materials Co. Ltd. has contracted Polysius for the supply of two roller
3000tpd line for Turkmenistan
The Turkish company Polimeks Insaat Taahhüt ve San. Tic. A.S has been contracted by the government of
Vasavadatta Cement grinding plant upgrades
After Polysius successfully modernised the grinding plants of kiln lines 3 and 4, Vasavadatta Cement (a
Cemtech Monte Carlo 2009
Cemtech Conferences and Exhibitions has successfully concluded its 16th annual European event between 27-30 September, attracting over 250 participants from 40 countries.
Turkey’s cement production increases
Turkey’s cement industry continues its growth. The total cement production of all privately owned companies in Turkey reached 25.21Mt as of the end of June.
Cement prices may weaken in 2H – CMIE
The Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy in its monthly report said that cement prices are expected to
Bears seen prowling the waterfront
A dull end to September trading saw sharp falls in both the Cape and Panamax markets, down 11% and
Venezuela buys majority of Lafarge subsidiary
Venezuela’s government has purchased 93.8 per cent of the local subsidiary of Lafarge SA, the Caracas
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