Govt, manufacturers responsible for cement price rise: BAI
The Builders’ Association of India (BAI) has blamed the union commerce ministry and domestic cement manufacturers for the jump in skyrocketing of cement prices, which have...
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Malaysia’s UEM World says still in talks with VICAT
Malaysian builder UEM World is still in talks with cement maker VICAT SA over its offer for equity in the Malaysian firm’s units, its chief executive said on Tuesday.
Baticim ordered to pay TRY 4.4m fine
Turkish cement producer Baticim Bati Anadolu Cimento announced that the tax authority in Ankara ordered the company to pay TRY 4.4m in tax fines.
Xinjiang Tianshan Cement to establish new cement and clinker production line
Xinjiang Tianshan Cement Corporation’s holdings subsidiary, Jiangsu Tianshan Cement Group, and Nanjing Liyang Hansheng Cement Company signed a cooperation agreement on May...
Ukraine output up to 3.867Mt Jan-April 2007
Ukraine’s cement output grew 30.2 per cent YoY to 3.867Mt in the first four months of 2007, data of the State Statistics Committee showed.
Producers increases cement prices, Nigeria
Cement producers in the country have announced a six per cent increase in the price of each bag of cement with effect from yesterday.
Construction slides into South Africa’s driver’s seat
South Africa’s economic growth rate slowed in the quarter to March compared with the previous quarter but accelerating growth in the construction industry
China’s cement industry continues to grow in April
China’s cement industry continued to grow in April with cement prices rising over
Turkey’s production rises by 31.5%, Jan-Feb 2007
Turkey’s cement production rose by 31.5 per cent on the year to 5.22Mt in the first two months of 2007, according to Cement Manufacturers’ Association (TCMB) data.
New order for KHD
KHD Roller Press system for raw mill capacity increase from 125tph up to 260tph at Beli Izvor, Bulgaria
Government in conflict of interest on Portland Cement
Since former managing director Zakayo ole Mapelu left the East African Portland Cement under a cloud of unsubstantiated allegations, the company has made business headlines-more...
Kursk Construction company to invest US$150m in cement plant
The Kursk Construction Company will invest $150m in the construction of a cement plant in the Solntsevo District of the Kursk Region (central Russia).
Vietnam: Cement makers solidify markets
Vietnam will become the leading cement producer in ASEAN by 2010, with a predicted output of 60Mta according to the Vietnam Cement Association.
Malabar Cements makes record profit
Accumulated profit stands at Rs.78 crore as on March 31, 2007 Turnover rises to Rs.239 crore from Rs.228 crore The State public sector Malabar Cements Limited,
Saudi cement firms told to reverse price rise
The Saudi government has ordered the country’s cement producers to reverse increases of as much as 71 per cent in their prices, calling them unjustified.
Pakistan cement industry to consume 2.9Mt coal
The Pakistan cement industry is likely to consume 2.8 to 2.9Mt of coal in the current financial ye
Falcon Cement Company receives loan for Bahrain project
Bahrain Islamic Bank and Bahrain-based Falcon Cement Company has signed a BD6.130m ’Ijara wa Iqtina’ (lease to purchase) agreement.
Jordan Cement company reduces prices
An agreement between the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Jordan Cement Factories Company (JCFC) reduced cement prices by JD4.64/t Industry and Trade Minister Salem Khazaa...
Akcansa pays TRY 3.5mn in fines, Turkey
Turkish cement producer Akcanca announced that the company made a payment of TRY 3.5m (US$2.6m) in fines.
Georgia exports US$13.767m worth of cement in January-April 2007
Georgia exported cement worth US$13.767m in January-April 2007, up 2.2% compared to the similar period last year.
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