World – Global Greenhouse Gas Register launched at Davos
The World Economic Forum, currently in session at Davos, officially launched the Global Greenhouse Gas Register, developed in partnership with key international business and env...
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Ambuja Cement to be merged with Gujarat Ambuja
Ambuja Cement Rajasthan Ltd has had approval for its merger with Gujarat Ambuja Cements Ltd, India`s fourth-biggest cement maker, the National Stock Exchange (NSE) said on Thurs...
Spasskcement increases production 23 per cent
The Spasskcement plant (located in the Primorsky region) made 585,000t of cement in 2003, a 23 per cent rise on the year.
Portland imports raw materials from Egypt
Following the closure of its major plant at Changalume in Zomba in 2002 reportedly due to dwindling limestone deposits, Portland Cement (1974) Limited is importing clinker, the ...
YTL Pahang Cement approval
YTL Cement Bhd has received the Securities Commission (SC) approval to acquire the remaining 50 per cent stake in Pahang Cement Sdn Bhd not already owned by the company.
Florida Rock record
Florida Rock Industries, Inc has announced record net income of $32,128,000 or $.73 per diluted share for the first quarter of fiscal year 2004 versus $12,729,000 or $0.29 per d...
Al-Abbas to take over Thatta Cement
The Al-Abbas Group confirmed to the Privatisation Commisison in a letter Wednesday that they would buy out Thatta Cement at Rs 9.95 per share, or a total of Rs 1.12 billion sinc...
Spanish cement demand record
Cement demand in Spain reached 46.06Mt in 2003, an all time high, Spanish Cement Makers Association OFICEMEN said on January 21, 2004.
Yemen Cement Output
Yemen`s cement output stood at 1,541,352t in 2003 while sales of locally produced cement reached 1,540,308t worth 16.4 bln Yemeni rials (US$92.2m), it was reported on January 22...
Swiss Holcim to Invest Euro 2.8m in its Beloizvorski facilities
Holcim will invest 5.5 mln Bulgarian levs (Euro2.8m) in its Bulgarian subsidiary, cement maker Beloizvorski Cement in 2004, the managing director of Beloizvorski Cement, Todor K...
Ukraine cement production up by 77.7 per cent
In December 2003, cement production rose by 77.7 per cent compared with December 2002, to 512,000t This was disclosed by the State Statistics Committee.
Grasim exempted from open offer for CemCo
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has exempted Grasim Ltd from having to make an open offer for CemCo, the cement company proposed to be demerged from L&T, and w...
Philippine price check
Consumer groups have urged cement firms located in areas where retail prices have reached as high as P150 per bag to publish their prevailing rates as well as price commitment u...
Cemex’ 2003 profit is ahead by 10 per cent
Cemex has announced a 9.5 per cent increase in turnover to US$7,164.4m in respect of 2003. The operating profit at the EBITDA level advanced by
Eastern Province to install new line
According to local sources, Saudi Eastern Province Cement Company has recently signed a contract to install a new clinker production line.
Titan to lease port space
Tarmac America, a subsidiary of Titan America LLC is proceeding with plans to expand its operations in Tampa with a cement facility at the Port of Tampa
Dry bulk markets remain high
Despite the forthcoming Chinese New Year this week, which will probably have an impact on the overall activity, the dry bulk markets continue their steady rise, and especially
UK – Government tightens emission abatement targets
The UK government has come under fire from industry after proposing a 16.3 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2008 when compared with 1990 levels
Siam Cement to Modernise Image
Siam Cement Group (SCC) is looking at ways to give itself a more modern image with a 60-million-baht campaign. Vice-president Kan Trakulhoon said the country`s largest industri...
TPI Polene`s share offering snapped up
TPI Polene Plc (TPIPL)`s 300 million capital-increase shares sold out early on the first day of subscription yesterday, highlighting the prevailing frenzy for shares.
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