Cement News tagged: Environmental
Cemex shuts down cement shipping until new air tests results
Cemex will stop shipping cement to customers until results from recent air samples are analysed and it’s determined how much, if any, chromium 6 lingers in Davenport.
PCA 2008 Sustainable Leadership Award Winners
As part of its ongoing commitment to raise awareness and understanding of the importance of cement and concrete to sustainable building solutions, the Portland Cement Association (PCA)
Lafarge launches Geo conservation programme in Meghalaya, Bangladesh
Lafarge Umiam Mining Private Limited (LUMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Lafarge Surma Cement Ltd, Bangladesh
DEQ to hold permit hearing for Lafarge, US
The Department of Environmental Quality presented the Alpena Intergovernmental Air and Water Quality Committee with a draft
Holcim Philippines puts sustainability at core of cement business
Holcim Philippines Inc has placed sustainable development as one of its major priorities while pursuing a profitable business in the country.
Ongoing opposition to proposed Titan Cement Castle Hayne plant
One of the most controversial projects in New Hanover County is the proposed cement plant along the banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River.
Phoenix Cement awarded Energy Star
Arizona’s EPA Air Quality Division Associate Director told a crowd today in Clarkdale that "it takes a lot of vision and support
Cemex to address concerns about Chromium VI in Davenport
The head of Cemex for the West Coast spoke to county leaders this morning, outlining numerous steps the cement factory will take in eradicating Chromium VI from its operations and helping Davenport re
Doubts over wind farm bid, UK
A proposed wind farm near the coastline at Dunbar could ruin views of the area from the sea, a community leader has warned.
US: Ragland plant makes safety milestone
National Cement executives attribute the milestone to a comprehensive safety training program, increasing the amount and frequency of safety training
ACC’s Corporate Office, Cement House, turns green
Cement House, ACC’s corporate head office in Mumbai, is being transformed into a green building. Cement House,
Taiheiyo introduces ’green cement’
Cebu City, Philippines: Cement company Taiheiyo Cement Philippines Inc. (TCPI) has adopted the concept of “green cement”
(AEMSC) Minerals Corp forms US ’green’ cement joint venture
Minerals Corporation Ltd has signed a heads of agreement with Oldcastle APG, the North American arm of CRH plc.
Cement plant owners fined
State orders Lehigh Northeast brass to pay US$50, 000 for leak into river.
Deal stands between cement factory, residents, US
A federal appeals court has refused to overturn a US$2.6m settlement in a dispute over mercury pollution from a cement factory in Alpena.
CEMBUREAU supports sustainable housing symposium
CEMBUREAU, the European Cement Association, participated yesterday in an interesting debate on sustainable housing entitled ‘Towards a European policy for sustainable housing’ held at the European Par