Cement industry news

15 Dec 2006 International

Lafarge sells Yibitas Lafarge stake to Cimpor

Lafarge is withdrawing from its direct joint venture with Yibitas after 12 years.

14 Dec 2006 International

Duna-Dráva Cement plans investment project

Hungarian producer Duna-Dráva Cement plans an investment which will boost efficiency at the plant and bring it in line with EU environmental norms, company president-CEO Miklós ...

14 Dec 2006 International

Dadri Bill gets LS nod

The Lok Sabha today gave its nod to a Bill paving the way for the closure of Dadri Cement Factory and auction of its premises.

14 Dec 2006 International

Argentine output up 13.6 per cent YoY

Argentina’s production of Portland cement rose 13.6 per cent YoY in November 2006, the Association of Portland cement makers (AFCP) said

14 Dec 2006 International

MRTPC looking into cartelisation by cement companies

The Indian Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Commission has asked its investigative arm DGIR to probe whether cement companies have formed a cartel.

14 Dec 2006 Environmental

Holcim rejects acid rain fears

No acid rain will be caused by emissions from a $200m cement plant near Weston, New Zealand the company planning to build it said yesterday.

14 Dec 2006 International

Indonesia consumption jumps 52 per cent in November

Indonesian cement consumption rose to 3.2Mt in November, a 52.4 per cent increase on the previous year.

14 Dec 2006 International

Cimpor reportedly acquires Lafarge Yibitas Orta Anadolu for EUR 535m.

Cimpor) acquired Lafarge Yibitas Orta Anadolu Çimento, a cement manufacturer, for EUR 535mn (TRY 1bn) according to local news reports from the Hurriyet.

13 Dec 2006 Trading

Nova Cimangola Pledges cement supply to Cabinda Province

The supply of cement, to start next year, for the far-northern Cabinda province is secured in response to demand by local market, said the Cement company’s board of directors ch...

13 Dec 2006 Corporate

Improving Prosperity for some

Prosperity Minerals Holdings the cement manufacturing and iron ore trading group which operates in China (PRC), has announced its results for the six months ended 30 September 2006

13 Dec 2006 International

Steep rise in cement prices

Qatar cement prices in the local market have gone up considerably following scarcity reportedly due to some disruption in imports in the last few days.

13 Dec 2006 International

Cement firm wins kiln dust appeal

Castle Cement has won its appeal to dump kiln dust on site at its Flintshire factory.

13 Dec 2006 Environmental

Federal government limits mercury from new cement plants

The federal government has set limits on airborne mercury generated by cement kilns, but they apply only to new or recently renovated plants and don’t require existing one...

13 Dec 2006 Environmental

Bamburi honoured for quarry conservation

Bamburi Cement Company has been awarded the coveted Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) International Habitat Conservation Award for rehabilitation works at its Mombasa quarries.

13 Dec 2006 International

Azerbaijan prices to rise

The sale prices of Garadagh Cement could reportedly rise by 12- 15% in 2007 due to the following several factors:

13 Dec 2006 International

Govt rules out any ban on cement export

The Government of India today ruled out any proposal to impose a ban on cement exports despite rising input costs putting pressure on cement prices.

13 Dec 2006 Environmental

Acid rain fear from cement plant

Acid rain from a proposed $200m cement plant at Weston poses a major threat to North Otago, and Oamaru’s historic buildings "could dissolve before our eyes", a public mee...

13 Dec 2006 International

Cement maker sets sights on competing overseas

With construction of its new facility in Tay Ninh Province commencing last week, Tay Ninh Joint Stock Cement Company (Tafico) aims not only to meet growing domestic demand but a...

13 Dec 2006 Environmental

Thai cement-makers turning green

Two major cement-makers - Siam Cement Industry (SCC) and Siam City Cement (SCCC) - have earmarked billions of baht to invest in recyclable power, expecting long-term benefits wi...

13 Dec 2006 International

Vasavadatta’s unit IV getting ready

Vasavadatta Cements, a unit of the Kesoram Industries has set itself a target of more than doubling the production of clinker and cement after the inauguration of its fourth uni...