Cement News tagged: Corporate
UltraTech Cement to acquire majority share in Duqm Cement Project
UltraTech Cement Middle East Investments Ltd, (UCMEIL) a wholly owned subsidiary of the company in UAE, has released a statement signifying that it has entered into a share sale and purchase agreement with Seven Seas Company LLC, Oman, for acquisition of 70 per cent equity shares in Duqm Cement Project International, LLC, Oman.
Clinker unloading at Polpaico’s Mejillones terminal suspended
Clinker unloading at Cemento Polpaico ’s Mejillones terminal in northern Chile will remain suspended at least until 1 August 2023 as Terminal Mejillones SA carries out repairs to the facilities, which were affected by a fire on 1 October 2022. The cement producer said it would be adopting a series of measures to minimise the impact of the suspension.
Adani Group shares tumble amidst fraud claims
Gautam Adani, owner of the Adani Group , saw his fortune fall by US$20bn on Friday last week after investors withdrew from his companies amidst fraud claims made by a US investment firm. Hindenburg Research published a report accusing the Adani Group of decades of stock manipulation and accounting fraud, according to the BBC. The report was released ahead of a planned share sale for Adani ...
Les Ciments de Bizerte reports 5% revenue drop in 2022
Revenues of Tunisia-based Les Ciments de Bizerte saw a five per cent decline to TND123.8m (US$40.1m) in 2022 from TND130.8m in 2021. Domestic revenues edged up by 1.6 per cent YoY to TND112.4m in 2022, but exports were down 43.5 per cent YoY to TND11.4m from TND20.2m. Clinker production fell 24.2 per cent to 538,150t and 553,883t of cement. The drop in output was attributed to disruption...
Adbri appoints new deputy chair and lead independent director
Adbri Ltd has announced that its current independent non-executive director, Samantha Hogg, has been appointed deputy chair and lead independent director following the resignation of Dr Vanessa Guthrie AO. Ms Hogg’s appointment will be effective on 1 March 2023. Dr Guthrie AO is stepping down from the Adbri Board on 28 February 2023 to focus on other board commitments. Ms Hogg joined the A...
Eagle Materials achieves record revenue
Eagle Materials has reported record revenue of US$511m in the third quarter of fiscal 2023 ended 31 December 2022, marking a YoY increase of 10 per cent. Record net earnings were also seen over the quarter, coming in at US$117m, up 14 per cent YoY, while net earnings per share (EPS) advanced by 26 per cent to US$3.20. Adjusted EBITDA saw growth of 14 per cent YoY to US$199m. Commenting o...
Shree Digvijay Cement sees 36% revenue increase
India’s Shree Digvijay Cement Co Ltd has reported a 36 per cent YoY increase in revenue in the 3QFY23 (ended 31 December 2022) to INR2064.4m (US$25.3m). EBITDA over the same period came in at INR170m, down from the INR200.2m seen in the same period a year earlier, while profit after tax advanced from INR72.7m to INR101.9m over the same period. Sales volumes in the 3QFY23 stood at 3.51Mt, up ...
CASEC to increase stake in CEMEX Philippines
CEMEX Asian South East Corp (CASEC) is increasing its stake in CEMEX Holdings Philippines Inc (CHP) from 77.89 per cent to 89.86 per cent by acquiring an additional 11.97 per cent through a PHP2.1bn (US$38.5m) tender offer, reports Manila Bulletin. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), CEMEX said the tender offer will reduce its public float from the current 22.11 per c...
CEMEX acquires Atlantic Materials
CEMEX has agreed to acquire Canada-based Atlantic Minerals Ltd, including a construction and chemical aggregates quarry and port operations. With this investment, CEMEX has secured a new long-term aggregates reserve for its extensive Florida operations and the US east coast, as well as a source of chemical-grade stone serving a broader geographic footprint, according to the company. The acqu...
Roanoke Cement cuts ribbon on new cement silo
Titan America ’s Roanoke Cement recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new silo, constructed at its Winston-Salem terminal. In addition to doubling the storage capacity, the silo has been installed with the latest in digital technology that will enable customers to enjoy fully-automatic load-out, providing 24/7 self-loading capabilities. The Winston-Salem terminal is a...
Tabuk Cement appoint a new chairman and vice-chairman
Tabuk Cement ’s board of directors have appointed Yazid bin Khalid Al-Shathri as chairman, and Tareq Alangari as vice-chairman, according to a statement to Tadawul. Amal Redaa was also appointed as board secretary. The board approved the formation of the executive committee, which comprises Yazid Al-Shathri (non-executive) as chairman, as well as Abdul Aziz Al-Khamis (independent), CE...
Power Cement to use local Thar coal
Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co(SECMC) and Power Cement have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a trial run of Thar coal for cement production in Power Cement's plant at Nooriabad Industrial Area, Kalo Kohar District, Jamshoroo, Sindh, Pakistan. The MoU was signed by Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co CEO, Amir Iqbal, and Power Cement CEO, Kashif Habib. Power Cement's Chief Operating Offic...
New target markets for East African Portland Cement Co
Following its KES500m (US$4m) plant upgrade, The East African Portland Cement (EAPC) is planning to expand within the East African Community member countries and is targeting cement sales in Rwanda and DR Congo. The Athi River-based cement processor has replaced part of its kiln shell at its Athi River plant and is now producing its own clinker. In 2021 EAPC it announced a five year...
CEMEX launches Regenera circularity business
CEMEX has announced the launch of Regenera, a business that provides circularity solutions, including reception, management, recycling, and co-processing of waste. Regenera leverages CEMEX’s global footprint and the ability of its production processes to use non-recyclable refuse and industrial by-products as more sustainable substitutes for fossil fuels and natural raw materials. Accordi...
Cementir appoints new CFO
Cementir Holding NV has announced that Roberto Marazza will be appointed group chief financial officer with effect from 15 March 2023. Mr Marazza graduated from Genoa University before starting his career at IBM as accounting manager. Subsequent roles include CFO for fuel and energy, and renewable energy companies such as Total ERG and Italiana Petroli (API Group).
Titan announces increase in EBITDA after strong 4Q22
Titan Cement has issued a trading update ahead of the group’s full-year results on 22 March 2023, as the preliminary results for EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2022 are significantly higher compared to market consensus. According to the company, the 4Q22 was very strong for the Titan Cement Group. Sales activity and revenues remained robust while energy costs, as a result of cost-saving...