Australia Boral separates its cement operations
Building products maker Boral Ltd says its cement division will be separated into two new divisions,
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Castle Cement rebrands as Hanson Cement
Hanson are to bring together their Castle Cement and Civil and Marine businesses to form
China National Building Materials plans US$146m joint venture
China National Building Material Co Ltd said on Friday it would set up a joint venture firm with registered
Limestone reserves declining, MP, India
With limestone reserves declining, Madhya Pradesh may find it difficult to attract cement companies.
Rugby Cement tyre burning success, UK
Burning tyres has helped reduced pollution from the Rugby Cement plant, the Environment Agency has said.
Taiwan producers to gain from China`s public works
Taiwan’s leading cement producers, including Taiwan Cement Corporation and Asia Cement Corporation, are expecting to profit
Titan launches buyout bid for Serbian Unit
Titan on Thursday launched a buyout bid for the remaining 3.65% of Serbia’s Titan Cementara Kosjeric it does not own.
Siam Cement: two year outlook, Thailand
Siam Cement Group (SCG) of Thailand expects that domestic cement demand is likely to
Cemex says bond sale still on, shares sink
Cemex said on Thursday that it still aims to issue US$500m in bonds internationally to help pay maturing debt, but
New order for Sinoma in Congo
China National Materials Co, or Sinoma, said Thursday it signed a US$137.7m contract to build a cement
Some green shoots among the gloom
While the Baltic Index for larger units has declined slightly in the opening days of March and market interest in both the Atlantic and Pacific basins has been somewhat muted fo...
AfriSam rejigs BEE deal, South Africa
Black-owned cement producer AfriSam says it has saved R1bn in long-term funding costs by renegotiating the debt arrangement
Lafarge says expansion of Nigerian unit progressing
Lafarge, said on Wednesday the expansion of its unit to double Nigerian output to around 4Mta was progressing.
ACC capex plan on track, sees rise in demand
ACC said that cement demand has increased in the semi-urban and rural areas of the country.
Nevada Cement to hold meeting about proposed mine
An informational meeting will be held by Nevada Cement Company to discuss
Indonesian Semen Bosowa cancels IPO plan
Indonesian cement producer PT Semen Bosowa has decided to cancel its plan to launch an initial public offering (IPO) this year, given the uncertain condition of the market.
Egypt cement industry faring well, says analyst
As the global recession drags on, shifting market dynamics indicate that the Egyptian cement industry, despite mixed performances
Holcim mothballs more US capacity
Holcim’s turnover declined by 7.9% in 2007 to SFr25,157m (€15,822m), though on a comparative basis there was a 4.3% increase. The operating EBITDA fell by 23.0% to SFr5,333m (€...
Vicat maintains a strong balance sheet
With a gearing of 34.7% at the end of December, compared with 30.0%, Vicat maintains one of the strongest balance sheets in the sector, with net debt of
ACC looks to raise prices
India’s largest cement maker by capacity, may increase product prices in 2-3 months after having raised them
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