APC reports increased March cement deliveries in Morocco
Cement deliveries in Morocco increased 2.5 per cent YoY to 919,176t in March 2026 from 896,535t in March 2025, according to the APC data published by the country’s Ministry of ...
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Conch Group and West Papua agree low-carbon cement expansion plan
Indonesia’s West Papua provincial government has finalised a strategic industrial development agreement with China-based Anhui Conch Group focused on low-carbon cement produc...
Thailand launches cement decarbonisation initiative with UNIDO and Canada support
Thailand’s cement industry has launched a major decarbonisation initiative aimed at supporting the sector’s transition toward net-zero emissions by 2050, with backing from the ...
Lebanese officials urge government to allow cement imports
Lebanese MP Najat Aoun Saliba and a delegation of academic and economic figures have called on the government to permit cement imports in an effort to reduce prices and increas...
JK Cement reports lower 4QFY25-26 profit
India-based JK Cement reported a 17.4 per cent decline in standalone net profit for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, despite higher revenue. Net profit fell to INR3.45bn (...
CIMAF to invest US$45m in Gabon cement expansion
Morocco-based cement producer CIMAF will invest more than US$45m to expand its operations in Gabon, including installation of a third production line at its Owendo cement p...
Recticel closes PIR loop with new recycling plant
Recticel Group has opened a new industrial-scale recycled polyol plant in Wevelgem, Belgium. The new plant will recycle waste polyisocyanurate (PIR) into to high-quality recycle...
CemAI joins World Cement Association
The World Cement Association (WCA) has welcomed AI and process optimisation specialist CemAI as its newest Associate Corporate Member. According to the WCA, CemAI provides A...
MPA urges UK government to support cement sector competitiveness
The UK Mineral Products Association (MPA) has called on the government to address competitiveness pressures facing the domestic cement industry following new support measures a...
JSW Cement posts sharp rise in quarterly profit
India’s JSW Cement reported a more than tenfold increase in consolidated net profit for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, supported by stronger cement demand and higher sales ...
Afrimat narrows cement losses following Lafarge integration
South Africa-based Afrimat reported improved cement sales volumes and revenue growth in its construction materials business during the year ended 28 February 2026, supported ...
An Giang approves new cement investment projects worth over US$640m
Vietnam’s An Giang province has approved two major cement investment projects with a combined value of more than US$640m as part of a wider industrial development programme. ...
Holcim Argentina cuts carbon footprint by 18% in 2025
Holcim Argentina reported an 18 per cent reduction in its carbon footprint during 2025 as part of its net-zero roadmap validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi...
Heidelberg Materials to acquire minority interest in AmeriTex Pipe & Products
Heidelberg Materials North America has agreed to invest in a minority stake in AmeriTex Pipe & Products, a manufacturer of reinforced concrete pipe, box culverts and precast pro...
Dalmia Bharat acquires former Jaiprakash cement assets from Adani
Dalmia Bharat Ltd has agreed to acquire former Jaiprakash Associates ( JAL ) cement assets from the Adani Group for INR28.5bn (US$333m), strengthening its position in central...
Hoffmann Green signs clinker-free cement partnership with Norée Construction
France-based Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies has signed a partnership agreement with Norée Construction to expand the use of clinker-free cement across western France. No...
BUA Cement links high Nigerian cement prices to energy and FX costs
BUA Cement has attributed high cement prices in Nigeria to rising energy, transportation and foreign exchange-related costs, despite recent improvements in currency market st...
Global leaders unite for green cement transition at 2026 Forum
The 2026 International Cement Low-Carbon Development Forum officially opened in Fujian Province on 13 May 2026. Organised by the China Cement Association, the event gathered in...
Malaysia to introduce cement price controls
The Malaysian government will introduce a national cement price control scheme under its new “Simen Rahmah” initiative, fixing cement prices for affordable housing projects at ...
Navrattan Group plans green cement plant in Punjab
India-based Navrattan Group has announced plans to establish a green cement manufacturing plant in Punjab with proposed investment of INR2.5bn (US$30m). The company said the...
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