International Cement Review magazine archive
The January 2000 issue presents global cement-industry news and technical analysis. Blue Circle signs Alexandria agreement * CDC swops debt for equity in Bolivia * Privatisation begins in Nigeria - bagged imports banned. The Brazilian cement market is displaying some promising characteristics as it prepares to enter the 21st century. With rising levels of demand, better production utilisation rates,the new millennium should bring about some useful gains.
In this issue
Explore the January 2000 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 business developments in the global cement industry Blue Circle signs Alexandria agreement swops debt for equity in Bolivia Privatisation begins in Nigeria - bagged imports banned.
The road to 2000
The Brazilian cement market is displaying some promising characteristics as it prepares to enter the 21st century With rising levels of demand, better production utilisation rates,the new millennium should bring about some useful gains Already a number of new cement projects are…
Global invasion
In the second part of the Morgan Stanley Dean Witter report on Cemex, the company's strategic acquisitions in Latin America are scrutinised to reveal how they fit with the global operations of this Mexican giant, while the potential of the markets in which Cemex already…
Crushing and grinding
Optimising grinding circuits Engineering consultancy service Consultoria Em Engenharia Mineral in Brazil shares the secret of its success in the optimisation of grinding plants Supplying some of the world's largest mills Experts from Loesche discuss some of the technicalities…
Seaborne cement trades
ICR Research evaluates the current status of seaborne cement and clinker levels prior to identifying and reporting on those countries that are expected to be dependent upon a sizeable inflow of seaborne deliveries up to 2005.
Heat of the moment
Industrianlagen of Germany has been developing preheaters which can be used for the full range of raw materials and fuel types, and when linked to MBM calciners result in cost effective and energy efficient clinker production.
Taiwan on a tightrope
Potentially, the outlook for Taiwan's cement sector is very positive, with public spending and earthquake rebuilding representing a guaranteed increase in demand However the local production base faces a number of serious challenges.
Product news
The latest advances in cement-industry equipment and technology.