Trials complete on pilot Electric Arc Furnace
The UK-based Materials Processing Institute has recently completed successful trials of its pilot Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) for the UKRI Cement2Zero project. The trials have ...
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Companhia Siderurgica Nacional's expansion drive
In the last few weeks, Companhia Siderurgica Nacional (CSN) has made an exclusive agreement with InterCement Participacoes SA to potentially acquire a 100 per cent stake in Int...
Ramco Cements posts 4QFY24 results
India-based Ramco Cements Limited (TRCL) has announced its financial results for the 4QFY24, reporting a 20 per cent decline in its standalone net profit after tax to INR1210...
Suzhou Sinoma ignites Andijan kiln line
On 21 May 2024, the 6000tpd clinker production line in Andijan, Uzbekistan, contracted by Suzhou Sinoma, was officially ignited. This project embodies Suzhou Sinoma's commitmen...
Indian cement industry embraces EV trucks
The Indian cement industry is piloting the use of EV trucks with the deployment of around 150 E-trucks as part of the country’s drive to promote green logistics. According to ...
CEMEX unveils first HVO-powered vehicle at Tilbury
CEMEX has unveiled its first HVO-powered (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil) vehicle in support of its Future in Action programme, which acts as the driver for CEMEX to become a car...
Yong Concrete PCL announces two new plants in Rayong
Thailand-based Yong Concrete PCL has announced plans to build two new facilities in the country. Themove comes in response to rising demand in the Eastern Economic Corridor (...
Beton Provincial acquires CRH Canada assets
Béton Provincial has concluded its deal with CRH Canada Group Inc , acquiring assets in Quebec, Newfoundland and Labrador as well as the state of New York. As a result, Béton ...
CEMEX develops Generative AI tool
CEMEX has developed the first generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool of its kind in the building material industry, transforming how its salesforce interacts w...
New white cement plant for Tanzania
Tanzania has started white cement production at a 200tpd cement plant in Mkuranga District, Coast Region. The new plant is owned by Fortune Cement Co Ltd. The construction of...
Ambuja Cements commissions unloader at Karanja Port to speed up deliveries
Ambuja Cements has commissioned a bulk cement vessel unloader at Karanja Port, India. According to BusinessLine, the investment has been made to enable the company to easy tr...
USG Supramax/Ultramax shows stable market fundamentals
By Brannvoll ApS, Denmark The USG Supramax/Ultramax freight market started the month on a soft mode, but eventually made a positive turn, slowly but confidently. A tightenin...
Dewan Cement's profitability dented due to high power costs in 9MFY23-24
Dewan Cement recently submitted its 9MFY23-24 report with the unaudited financial results for nine-month period that ended 31 March 2024 to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX...
Heidelberg Materials UK acquires B&A Group
Heidelberg Materials UK has acquired B&A Group, one of the leading construction soil and aggregate recycling companies in southwest England. The Bristol-based company employs...
Puerto Rican cement sales return to growth in April
In April 2024 cement sales in Puerto Rico increased by 7.5 per cent YoY to 1.277m bags of 42.5kg, or 55,430t, according to data from the Statistics Institute. In March cement s...
Eagle Materials posts record results
Eagle Materials has reported record revenue of US$2.3bn in the FY23-24, ended 31 March 2024, marking a five per cent advance YoY. Net earnings over the year improved by three...
CEMBUREAU publishes an update of its Net Zero Roadmap
CEMBUREAU published its Net Zero Roadmap update, on 21 May 2024, outlining the European cement sector’s climate ambition along the cement and concrete value chain. The new upda...
PHINMA Corp to acquire Petra Cement for PHP500m
Philippines-based PHINMA Corp announced it will acquire Petra Cement Inc for PHP500m (US$8.6m). The conglomerate signed a purchase agreement through its subsidiary Philce...
Nuh Cement and ABB complete retrofit of diesel haul truck to EV
ABB has completed the retrofit conversion of a Nuh Cement -owned diesel-fuelled Euclid R85B haul truck into a fully electric, zero-emission vehicle. The two companies worked t...
Argentine cement market contracts 31% in 4M24
Cement demand in Argentina fell to 661,122t in April, representing a YoY drop of 35.7 per cent from 1,028,598t in April 2023 but up 4.2 per cent MoM from 634,342t in March 2024...
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