India: Nod for cement plant prospecting
Even as Himachal Pradesh government is making a case for earning carbon credits through an active green policy, the state cabinet on Friday gave its nod for exploring
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Saudi Arabia: Human blockade of cement plant sites
People in an area of Muharraq are threatening to form a human blockade to prevent work starting on two controversial cement factories.
Iran’s Khoy cement factory to go on-stream this year
The managing director of the Khoy Cement factory announced here on Sunday that the factory is 85 per cent complete
US$15m cement plan to ease crisis
Bahrain’s only cement manufacturer, Star Cement, is to invest US$15m (BD5.6m) to increase production
USA: Residents up in arms over UDOT cement plant
The Utah Department of Transportation’s construction of a temporary cement mixing plant on Wasatch Boulevard
Iran, Venezuela to help Bolivia create cement company
President Evo Morales on Saturday signed an executive order creating Cementos de Bolivia, a state cement company to be formed with financial assistance
Egypt’s Suez Cement H1 net profit jumps 28.8 per cent
Egypt’s Suez Cement SUCE.CA reported a 28.8 per cent rise in first-half net profit
Cemex exports cement to the Caribbean
Cemex Inc has initiated its plan to export 165,000t of cement manufactured at its Brooksville, Fla,
The Philippines: Chinese group putting up US$275m cement plant in Antipolo City
A Chinese business conglomerate which has a good track record for environmental compliance here in China has committed itself
Gujarat to get two new cement projects
After a lull of nearly a decade, two large greenfield cement projects are coming up in the western Indian state of Gujarat.
Russia cement prices fall 20 per cent in inflation battle
Cement prices in Russia have dropped off sharply from record highs despite a continuing surge in demand, showing that on some fronts, the state’s battle against rampant in...
India cement prices to fall on surplus output
Indian cement producers feel their margins will remain under pressure for the next several quarters as excess capacity build up in the country is expected to keep prices from mo...
Indonesian plant could threaten natural springs
Members of a Javanese traditional youth group called Sedulur Sikep are concerned the planned construction of a cement factory by Semen Gresik in Sukolilo district, Central Java,...
Siam City Cement 2Q net drops
Siam City Cement, Thailand’s second largest cement producer by sales, Thursday reported a 19% drop in second quarter earnings on lower sales.
Saudi Yamama Cement Owns 5% in Hail Cement
Saudi cement producer Yamama Cement Company (YCC) said on August 5, 2008 it owns a five per cent stake in local cement producer Hail Cement, which is currently under establishment.
Cemex explores sale of certain Australian assets
Cemex announced today that it is exploring the sale of certain assets in Australia. The proceeds from the potential asset sale will be used for debt reduction.
Vulcan’s aggregate prices continue to rise
Thanks to the initial consolidation of Florida Rock, Vulcan Materials’ first half turnover increased by 20.8 per cent to US$1,737.7m.
Vassiliko Cement profits decline in first half
Cyprus’ Vassiliko Cement Works Public Co Ltd (VCW) reported a decline in profitability during the first half of 2008 compared to a year ago with net profit declining
Sichuan’s cement sector over-invested following quake
The China Cement Industry Association (CCIA) has warned that overinvestment in Sichuan province’s cement industry to meet a short-term rebuilding need
Belarus: construction of three new cement plants
The construction of three new cement plants in Belarus will cost US$1134m, Construction Minister Alyaksandr Selyaznyow told reporters in Minsk on August
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