With the support and co-operation of the government, Ghacem has secured a mining license to begin work on the limestone deposit in the Eastern Region. A spokesman said the company has invested US US$8 million into a new and modern equipment at the Tema and Takoradi factories  which has led to the introduction of a newly improved product known as "Ghacem Super Strength Portland Cement Class 42.5N", introduced on January 5, 2004.