Saudi annual cement sales growth up in June
The annual growth in cement sales by Saudi firms rose to 4.7 per cent in June, more than twice its level in May, according to data released on Saturday by NCB Capital.
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Turkish exports forecast to rise
Turkish cement producers are pleased by a rise in exports to north Africa and the Middle East.
Guatemalans protest cement plant
Thousands of Guatemalan Indians and peasants continued Tuesday their peaceful march on the capital to
Qatar National Cement first-half profit
Qatar National Cement Co, a producer of materials for the construction industry, said first- half profit rose
Will India’s cement production hold firm?
India’s cement manufacture continues to climb with companies adding nearly 8Mta capacity in April
Cemex 2Q sales, profits seen down on economic weakness
Cemex probably had a difficult second quarter, with economic weakness in its major markets hurting
ACC net up 85% on strong sales
ACC has posted a better-than-expected 85% rise in net profit in the June quarter on strong sales volumes
Taiwan Cement mulls plant in Guangdong province, China
Taiwan Cement Corporation, Taiwan’s largest cement producer, is evaluating setting up a cement plant in
Nexe group to make a bid for Cemex Croatian subsidiary
Croatia-based Nexe Group has announced that it may make a bid for taking over some parts of Cemex
Eagle Materials improves profit and balance sheet
In the first quarter of its financial year to 31st of March, Eagle Materials’ turnover dropped by 27.7% to US$127.9m,
Lafarge falls on lower guidance talk
Lafarge falls 2.7 per cent on market talk that the company may revise its sales forecast lower, traders say.
Indonesia Gresik posts 5.7 per cent fall in sales
Indonesian state cement producer PT Semen Gresik reported a 5.7 per cent decline in cement sales in the
Kenya’s Athi River ventures into power production
Athi River Mining, Kenya’s third-largest cement maker, intends to build a 29MW coal-fired power plant
Holcim sues rivals in Azerbaijan
Holcim, the leading cement producer in Azerbaijan (Garadagh Cement OJSC), has filed actions against
Sri Lanka shares up, Lanka Cement draws interest
Sri Lankan shares ended firmer Wednesday, still riding the momentum generated by the government
Hima Cement shifts to use of cleaner energy, Uganda
Hima Cement expects to achieve up to 50 per cent replacement of heavy fuel with alternative energy
Cement and lime sectors achieve climate change target
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has announced that the UK cement and lime sectors have
Lafarge wins prizes for saving water
Lafarge Cement UK have been presented with two prestigious national awards from the Environment
Binani Cement plans INR17bn of capex over three years
India’s Binani Cement Ltd said Wednesday it plans INR17bn of capital expenditure over the next three
TPI Polene upbeat on 2009 earnings, Thailand
TPI Polene PCL , Thailand’s third-largest cement maker, said on Thursday it expected debt restructuring
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