Cement News tagged: International
Five Banks ready to provide US$800m fund to Semen Gresik
Five banks jointly in the syndication readied to disburse US$800m or IDR9.2 trillion loans to PT Semen
Lafarge CEO: energy price drop positive in 2009 if it continues
The recent drop in energy prices will have a positive impact on Lafarge in 2009 if the trend continues,
China Resources may defer listing of cement unit
China Resources (Holdings) might postpone an initial public offering for its cement operation until early
EBRD support for largest greenfield investment in Albania
In one of the largest foreign direct investments in Albania, the EBRD is extending EUR29.4m in a debt
Government allows export of cement by IDEP projects
The government today gave its approval to engineering and construction firm IDEB Projects Ltd
The rise and fall of cement, construction - Carib Cement 3Q loss drags down parent TCL
Caribbean Cement Company Limited is predicting that the market for cement will remain soft into December and that demand
India Cements seeking third bulker
Chennai-based India Cements Ltd (ICL) is said to be planning to add a third bulker of around 40,000dwt to its fleet.
Katavsky Cement contributes to economy recovering of South Ossetia
On November 20 it was announced, that Closed Joint Stock Company Katavsky cement of the Holding Eurocement group rendered charity support to peaceful citizens
IDB supports Argentine cement company Loma Negra’s investment plan
Medium-term financing for expansion of production capacity and environmental measures to reduce emissions
Malaysia: demand risk for Lafarge
A slowdown in construction activities will weaken demand for cement in the first half of next year, after registering modest growth in 2008, analysts said.
European cement cartel probe could lead to UK£4bn in fines
Five major manufacturers under investigation as European Commission raids offices across the continent and face a total fine of up to UK£4bn if they are found guilty of forming an illegal cartel.
Demand for Cement in Taiwan expected to surge in 2009
With public works projects being pushed ahead by the government, the demand for cement in Taiwan will grow 20 per cent YoY to reach
Cement sector facing stern challenges
Pakistan’s cement sector is currently facing stern challenges emanating from a wide spectrum of socio-economic risks including
UAE- cementing demand
Though built on strong foundations, and with expansion plans in the pipeline, the cement industry of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) could be facing leaner times
Essroc, Lafarge, St. Marys idle cement kilns
In addition to the Holcim (US) Missouri and Michigan plant closings, sharp declines in Portland cement consumption throughout the Great Lakes
Holcim retrenches US operations with 1500 job cuts, two mill closings
An economic downturn and shrinking construction activity has taken its toll on Holcim, the world’s second-largest cement maker,