Egypt cement exports to USA fall by 28 per cent
According to Al-Ahram newspaper, Mr. Ashraf Ezzdein, Head of the Egyptian Commercial Office in New York,
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Sichuan Cement to buy out peer
Sichuan Golden Summit (Group) Joint-Stock, a cement manufacturer in China, said in an announcement
EBRD support for largest greenfield investment in Albania
In one of the largest foreign direct investments in Albania, the EBRD is extending EUR29.4m in a debt
China Resources may defer listing of cement unit
China Resources (Holdings) might postpone an initial public offering for its cement operation until early
Lafarge CEO: energy price drop positive in 2009 if it continues
The recent drop in energy prices will have a positive impact on Lafarge in 2009 if the trend continues,
Five Banks ready to provide US$800m fund to Semen Gresik
Five banks jointly in the syndication readied to disburse US$800m or IDR9.2 trillion loans to PT Semen
Net profit of Egypt’s Misr Beni Suef Cement increases by 5.6% in Jan-Sep.
The net profit of Egypt’s cement company Misr Beni Suef increased by 5.6% to EGP 223.3m (US$40.3m)
China cement prices fall in cold season
China’s cement market remains volatile as the effect from economic stimulus policy has not spread to the sector, said analysts.
Yanbu Cement 9-mo net profit down 20% YoY
The net profit of Saudi cement producer Yanbu Cement Co (YCC) dropped to SAR 439m (US$117m) for
Philippines: cement makers lament lifting of import tariff
Representatives of the Philippine cement industry has criticised the government for removing the tariff on
GCC cement makers Q3 profits down
The GCC cement sector saw a 15 per cent decline in profits in the first three quarters of 2008.
CRH announces completion of EUR1.5bn debt facilities
CRH plc’s Interim Management Statement, released on 11th November, disclosed that the Group was close
China cement exports down in first 8 months
China exported less cement in the first eight months of this year as a result of ebbing demand in
European cement cartel probe could lead to UK£4bn in fines
Five major manufacturers under investigation as European Commission raids offices across the continent and face a total fine of up to UK£4bn if they are found guilty of forming ...
Malaysia: demand risk for Lafarge
A slowdown in construction activities will weaken demand for cement in the first half of next year, after registering modest growth in 2008, analysts said.
Holcim unit must pay Quebec neighbours for cement dust
St. Lawrence Cement, a subsidiary of the world’s second-biggest cement maker Holcim Ltd, must pay damages to neighbours
Yanbu Cement nine-month net profit down 20 per cent YoY
The company reported an 18.5 per cent YoY decline in the operating profit to SAR 447m in the first nine months of 2008.
IDB supports Argentine cement company Loma Negra’s investment plan
Medium-term financing for expansion of production capacity and environmental measures to reduce emissions
Katavsky Cement contributes to economy recovering of South Ossetia
On November 20 it was announced, that Closed Joint Stock Company Katavsky cement of the Holding Eurocement group rendered charity support to peaceful citizens
India Cements seeking third bulker
Chennai-based India Cements Ltd (ICL) is said to be planning to add a third bulker of around 40,000dwt to its fleet.
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