Cement News tagged: International
Ras Al Khaimah Cement seen as attractive take-over target, UAE
Ras Al Khaimah Cement Company, a mid-cap building materials producer from the northern emirate, has crept back into the spotlight as a potential takeover target
Vinacomin to raise coal prices from April 1, Vietnam
The Vietnamese Ministry of Finance has approved a proposal from state-run Vietnam National Coal-Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) to hike coal prices for local cement
China to tax energy usage of energy-intensive industrial sectors??
China will impose a tax on energy usage of eight industrial sectors which have the highest energy usage in the country it recently announced.
Cementos Melon suspends opening of grinding unit, Chile
The inauguration of Cementos Melon’s new grinding works is being suspended due to conflict in the town of Puchuncavi following an environmental complaint against
Newly-elected BCMA Executive Committee, Bangladesh

Mostafa Kamal, chairman and managing director of the Meghna Group of Industries has been re-elected as president of the Bangladesh Cement Manufacturers Association (BCMA)
PIBT seeks contractors for cement terminal, Pakistan


Pakistan International Bulk Terminals (PIBT) has commenced prequalification of contractors for
German construction expands at record pace
German construction sector expanded at a record pace in March, led by a strong rise in commercial activity.
Jordan Cement Factories 2010 net income plunges
Jordan Cement Factories (JCF) announced that it barely broke even in 2010 as net income dropped from JOD46.3m (US$65.2m) in 2009 to just over JOD0.1m
Cemex USA recognised for customer excellence
Cemex USA has received the 2011 Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Excellence Award
Indian prices likely to moderate soon
Cement prices across India are at historical highs but analysts say that these price levels are unlikely to
Mozambique cement production to hit 4Mt by 2013
Mozambique is expected to reach production of approximately 4Mt of cement by 2013 when two more factories are due to start operating
Rain Commodities plans mini cement plant
Rain Commodities of India plans to establish a mini cement plant with a capacity of 0.5Mt
Pakistan cement dispatches down 7.86%
All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) said on Monday that the cement dispatches during July-March 2010/11 stood at 16.02Mt, a decline of 7.86 per cent
US January shipments rise six per cent
Total shipments of Portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico for January 2011 were 3.7Mt, according to recent data from the USGS
Construction of West China new line to begin soon
West China Cement plans to construct a new 4500tpd clinker line with a 7.5MW residual heat recovery system in Hetian district of Xinjiang province.
Swiss 1Q cement shipments rise 21.2%
First quarter 2011 shipments in Switzerland rose by 21.2% per cent YoY to 1.01Mt. This sharp increase