Cement News tagged: International
Grasim Industries clinker plant begins operations
India’s Grasim Industries Ltd Wednesday said its 3.3Mta clinker plant in the northern state of Rajasthan has begun operations.
Cement prices drop nationwide, Nigeria
The Federal Government’s intervention in escalating price of cement has paid off as prices drop across the country.
Small players to hike cement prices in Gujarat
Small cement plants in Gujarat have decided to hike prices by Rs 12 per bag of 50 kg effective April 1.
Krasnoyarsk Cement Plant to build new line, double output
The Krasnoyarsk Cement Plant, which is part of Russian holding Sibirskiy Cement (Siberian Cement),
Oil revenues fuel 70 per cent rise in Dubai cement imports
Dubai imported almost 3Mt of cement in 2007, according to state figures, as the Gulf region was gripped by a construction boom fuelled by rocketing oil prices.
Indonesian manufacturers expect 6% rise in domestic market
Leading cement manufacturers expect demand for cement to grow at least six per cent on the back of an improving economy and many large construction projects this year.
Vietnam: Lilama expands international cooperation
The Vietnam Machinery Erection Corporation (Lilama) is expanding its international cooperation by speeding up work to establish a construction machinery company with a Russian partner.
Shree Cement plans to up capacity by 20% Next FY
India’s Shree Cement Ltd plans to increase its production capacity by 20% in the next financial year that begins April 1
Project delays to weigh down cement industry, Malaysia
Cement demand is likely to be dampened by potential delays in the Ninth Malaysia Plan (9MP) project
Vietnam cement prices seen surging despite assurance
Prices of popular cement brands are expected to rise further early next month though the Ministry of Construction assured
High cement prices worry private sector, Uganda
Until the government intervenes in the soaring cement prices, players in the private sector are worried it may draw back the booming construction industry.
Taiwan Cement to invest US$1bn to expand production in China
Taiwan Cement Corporation, Taiwan’s largest cement producer, will invest US$1bn in a second-stage expansion project to see annual production capacity reach 50Mt
Indian consumption bounces back in February
The growth in cement consumption has bounced back in February after the monsoon lull.
PCA: declines in construction and cement consumption expected for 2008
US construction activity and cement consumption will experience significant declines this year,
Korea electric power to supply coal to local cement makers
State-run utility Korea Electric Power Corp said Thursday it plans to supply coal for power generation to local cement companies to help ease the industry’s severe coal shortage.
Industry: Vietnam Corp sells 2.6Mt of cement this year
The state-run Vietnam Cement Industry Corp (Vicem) reported it sold 2.6Mt of cement so far this year, up 14% on year, local press reported.