Pakistani cement in demand in South Indian markets
Pakistani cement is making way into South Indian markets where its demand is rising. Media reports quoting an official of the Kerala Cement Dealers’ Association
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Venezuelan govt officially takes over cement industry
The Venezuelan government adopted a decree on Thursday nationalizing the cement industry, giving the state ownership of firms controlled by Holcim, Lafarge and Cemex.
Barbetti buys stake in Turkish producer
Sanko Holding signed a partnership agreement with Italian Barbetti and agreed to sell its 30 per cent stake in cement producer unit Cimko Cimento
FLSmidth wins contract for greenfield cement plant in Angola
FLSmidth has won a contract worth approximately EUR 100m to supply machinery and equipment for a new 4200tpd production line
Court says hearing into tire burning at cement plant can go ahead
Ontario’s Divisional Court has dismissed Lafarge’s bid to stop an independent hearing into the cement giant’s plan to burn scrap tires at its Bath, Ont, plant.
Indonesia May consumption surges
Indonesia’s cement consumption surged 23 per cent to 3.57Mt in May from a year ago amid brisk construction activity during the period, an industry official said.
Saudi 2008 cement outlook
Saudi Arabia’s total cement output is expected to rise to 43.6Mt in 2008 and 49Mt in 2009, according to a report of local BMG Financial Advisors). The figure stood at 31Mt in 2007.
EPA reaches agreement with Lehigh Cement on clean-air violations
The US Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has reached an agreement with Lehigh Cement Co. on alleged clean-air violations
Spanish cement consumption drop not relevant for Portugal Cimpor
The drop in the cement consumption in Spain will not have any importance for the activities of Portuguese cement producer Cimpor
Only Gujarat cos may be allowed to export
After partially lifting the ban on export of cement last month and allowing it to be exported from Gujarat ports
Votorantim expands cement production
Strong demand for cement in the North and Midwest regions of Brazil are leading Votorantim Cimentos,
Pakistan cement exports reach 11 month high
Pakistan cement exports have touched an all-time high of 137.2 per cent to 6.63Mt during 11 months of current fiscal year 2007-08 compared to 2.80Mt same period last year.
Delhi government looking to import cheap cement from Pakistan
Commonwealth Games 2010 to be held in the Indian capital could have a Pakistani connection as the Delhi Government is looking to import cheap cement from the neighbouring country.
Taiwan’s Asia Cement unit in China sees 2008 net profit up 66 per cent
Asia Cement Corp’s unit in China expects a net profit of more than CNY500m this year, up 66 per cent from CNY300m posted last year
Venezuelan court approves cement takeovers
On 17 June Venezuela’s Supreme Court of Justice approved the nationalisation of the country’s cement industry, which was decreed by President Hugo Chávez in early Ap...
Karnataka govt. gives nod for Chettinad Cement’s Kallur plant
The Karnataka Government has given its ’go ahead’ signal for Chettinad Cement Corporation Ltd. to put up a 2.5Mt cement plant at Kallur village in Gulbarga district.
Shanshui Cement mulls HK$305m HK IPO
Shandong Shanshui Cement Group Ltd, partly-owned by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a
Cemex provides guidance for second quarter 2008
Cemex announced today that it expects EBITDA for the quarter ending June 30, 2008 to be close to US$1.4bn,
Spain cement sales fall on rain, housing crisis
Sales of cement in Spain fell 12.4 per cent from January to May after one of the wettest springs in memory
Federal Government of Nigeria grants five import licences
The Federal Government yesterday granted six firms new permits to import and produce cement locally.
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