Cement News tagged: Environmental
Lafarge waste fuel permit declined, Slovenia
The Environmental Agency (ARSO) has rejected a request by LafargeCement for a permit that
Cembureau concerned over Waste Framework Directive
Cembureau, the European cement producers’ association has voiced concern over aspects of the revised Waste Framework Directive (WFD), which seeks to lift the waste status of certain waste streams.
Capitol Aggregates to invest in carbon-capture technology
Austin-based carbon-capture firm Skyonic is expanding its local operations and upgrading its senior management team as it prepares to start construction of its first full-scale manufacturing facility.
Canadian cement industry cautiously optimistic on Quebec cap-and-trade programme
The Cement Association of Canada (ACC) has expressed cautious optimism following the Quebec government’s decision to go ahead with the implementation of its two-stage greenhouse gas emissions cap-and-
Ravena Cement plant clears first important hurdle
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) from the Lafarge Cement plant in Ravena as complete.
Pakistan: NTC to hold public hearing on 26 July
The National Tariff Commission (NTC) will hold a public hearing on 26 July to deliberate upon exempting customs duty on the import of rubber/tyre scrap.
India: Supreme Court allows Lafarge to mine in Meghalaya
The Supreme Court today allowed French cement giant Lafarge to mine limestone in the forests of the East Khasi hills in Meghalaya.

Greece’s Titan launches €4.8m RDF installation at Zlatna Panega plant
On 5 July, Titan put into operation a €4.8m (US$6.9m) refuse-derived fuel (RDF) installation at its Bulgarian plant in Zlatna Panega.
Zambia: Lafarge unveils SupaSet
Lafarge Cement Zambia has introduced a new improved brand expected to lower construction costs in key sectors such as energy and mining.
China drafts five-year plan for air pollution control
China is drafting a five-year plan for air pollution control, aiming to effectively reduce emission of air pollutants by 2015, said an insider with the Ministry of Environmental Protection.
Holcim Philippines wins sustainability award
Singapore-based Enterprise Asia has recognised Holcim Philippines’ efforts towards sustainable
Heidelberg & Alstom to study CO2 capture technologies, Norway
As part of their strategy on climate protection, Norcem and its parent company HeidelbergCement Group
Buzzi and Keystone voice concerns on new EPA regulations, USA
New federal environmental regulations will cost the US cement industry billions in plant upgrades,
Apo Cement assures air quality, Philippines
Apo Cement, based in Barangay Tina-an, Naga City assured it conducts regular air quality monitoring in
Lafarge announces new CO2 reduction targets
Lafarge plans to reduce its CO2 emissions by 33% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels as the company announces new CO2 and sustainability targets today.
Lafarge Jordan underlines sustainable development efforts
As part of its sponsorship of the 3rd Strategic Corporate Governance and Responsibility Forum 2011,