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Vassiliko Cement profits decline in first half

Cyprus’ Vassiliko Cement Works Public Co Ltd (VCW) reported a decline in profitability during the first half of...

Vulcan’s aggregate prices continue to rise

Thanks to the initial consolidation of Florida Rock, Vulcan Materials’ first half turnover increased by 20.8 per cent...

Cemex explores sale of certain Australian assets

Cemex announced today that it is exploring the sale of certain assets in Australia. The proceeds from the potential a...

HeidelbergCement affected by US and British housing

Helped by the consolidation of Hanson, HeidelbergCement’s turnover first half rose by 66.5% to EUR6927.7m and the EBI...

India sees slowdown in cement consumption

The Indian cement industry is expecting a slowdown with the GDP growth rate on a slippery path yet over 70Mt of fresh...

Material handling order for FLSmidth in Russia

FLSmidth MVT has signed an order worth just under EUR 47m (DKK 350m) for a complete material handling equipment packa...

Taiwanese factory thrives in central Vietnam

A wholly Taiwanese-owned cement factory in Vietnam’s central Thua Thien-Hue province has been allowed to raise ...

Vulcan announces second quarter results

Vulcan Materials Company today announced second quarter net sales of $966m, as compared to $808m in the second quarte...

Saudi Qassim Cement net profit up to US$83.2m

Saudi cement producer Qassim Cement Co (QCC) saw its net profit go up 31 pct year-on-year to SAR312.2m (US$83.2m) in ...

Holcim US announces Nevada mining rights option

Holcim (US) announced it has acquired a long term lease option to the mining rights on a 1760-acre site located in Cl...