Eastern Province Cement announces new grinding project, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia-based Eastern Province Cement Co (EAPCC) has said it will install a new 150tph grinding mill at a cost of SAR82m (US$21.m).

The company said on Saturday it has agreed a deal with a contractor for the new project including engineering work and equipment supply. Completion is expected in 14 months. The name of the contractor currently remains undisclosed.

EAPCC said the mill project will be self financed and should start contributing to the company’s results by the second quarter of 2014.