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The February 1998 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Green light for Tunisian privatisation. Tunisia’s cement industry is expected to be fully privatised during 1998 and 1999, a sale that should net the Tunisian government between US$400 and US$800m. ICR reviews the industry which includes six cement plants.
In this issue
Explore the February 1998 issue of International Cement Review, the leading magazine for the global cement industry. Browse cement industry news, expert market analysis, regional reports, plant projects and technical articles covering cement production, equipment, processes and technology.
World News
The latest news and technical developments in the global cement industry.
Green light for Tunisian privatisation
Tunisia's cement industry is expected to be fully privatised during 1998 and 1999, a sale that should net the Tunisian government between US$400 and US$800m ICR reviews the industry which includes six cement plants.
Ciments D’Enfidha goes to market
With the Tunisian cement sale likely to attract lots of buyer interest, we recently visited the Ciments D'Enfidha works in order to provide a topical assessment of this lmta plant.
Quarries of the future
Optimised extraction of the basic raw materials for cement manufacture depends upon the equipment used and the type of mining programme adopted Here, new technology from Caterpillar and a review of quarry opti misation measures from Cemex provide some useful guidance.
Waiting for the market to thaw
The continued depression in French cement looks likely to continue in 1998 with producers facing more challenges in a market that refuses to show any real improvements However, prices remain buoyant.
International contracting
This six-monthly round-up of new contracts from around the world shows a resurgence of activity in the Americas Not surprisingly, Asian contracts are down with many countries now facing pronounced set-backs.
Lubricating the wheels — and gears
Oils and grease used in a cement works can be an expensive cost component if operators fail to understand the technicalities of a proper lubrication pro gramme Experts from Tribol explain how.
Vietnam — planning ahead
Vietnamese economic planners put great emphasis on infrastructure develop ment which will mean continuing major investments in new cement facilities Just how much is provided by this recent report from Hanoi.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.
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