Cement News tagged: International
Holcim Romania to halt white cement production in 2008
The Romanian unit of Holcim would halt its production of white cement next year due to persistent rise in natural gas prices, the company said on Tuesday.
PPC announces R604m capital expansion project
Pretoria Portland Cement Company Ltd (PPC) today announced details of its latest cement upgrade and expansion project.
Holcim raises Ambuja Cements India holding to 78 per cent
Holcim Ltd confirmed it has raised its stake in Ambuja Cements India Ltd (ACIL) by another 11 per cent, bringing its total holding to 78 per cent.
Cement makers say current product prices justified, India
In its endeavour to curb inflation, the government is proposing to raise the excise duty on cement by introducing a differential duty structure on the commodity
![Dung Quat approves new cement plant, Vietnam](/content/uploads/images/International_thumb.jpg)
Dung Quat approves new cement plant, Vietnam
The management board at Dung Quat Economic Zone has granted Dai Viet Construction, Materials and Investment a licence to set up a new cement plant.
Location for new cement plant sought, Azerbaijan
Representatives of France’s Lafarge are going to Baku today to examine raw material sources required for production of cement.
![Vietnam expected to see cement oversupply in 2010](/content/uploads/images/International_thumb.jpg)
Vietnam expected to see cement oversupply in 2010
Vietnam’s domestic supply for cement is forecast at around 60Mt in 2010, while its demand at some 50Mt,
Holcim to offer C$36.50 per share for rest of St Lawrence Cement
Holcim Ltd announced it will make a C$36.50 per share cash offer for all outstanding shares of Canada’s St Lawrence Cement Group Inc (SLC) it does not already own, valuing the total minority sh
Cement scam escalates as shortages trouble suppliers, South Africa
Bogus agents are attempting to take advantage of cement shortages in an alleged scam aimed at building material merchants, government buyers and agents.
Valderrivas enjoys 28% hike in 2006 net profit
Cementos de Portland Valderrivas, Spain’s largest cement manufacturer, said its net profit last year grew 28.3 per cent to EUR175.9m as revenues increased 49.9 per cent to EUR1.466bn on the back
NT boom cements record profits
The terrority construction boom has helped a South Australian cement and lime company make record profits.
Cement road plan announced
The Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has chalked out a Rs 8 crore project to build cement roads at Transport Nagar
Cimpor raises bid for MISR Cement
Cimpor has outbid Egypt’s ASEC Cement in a battle to take over Egypt’s Misr Cement Qena.
Lafarge posts strong FY profit
Lafarge reported a jump in full-year profits, within the range of analyst forecasts, citing positive market trends and the impact of restructuring, and said it expects to exceed its own targets for ea
Semen Gresik eyes net Profit Growth of 30%
PT Semen Gresik Tbk has targeted to grow by 30% in term of net profit this year. In 2006 the bank has managed to book the net profit of IFT1.32 trillion, compared with IDR1.12 trillion in 2005.
Belarus intends to use Chinese loan to upgrade its cement factories
Belarus is to use Chinese loan to upgrade its cement factories. This issue was raised recently when a delegation of the Belarusian ministry visited China. T