Construction of the new ECEBOL cement works in Chiutara, Potosí, had progressed by some 43 per cent by 30 September and is expected to surpass the 50 per cent mark at the end of this month, according to Zubim Andrade, who heads the Sociedad Accidental Imasa Polysius.

Civil works such as the building of the administrative facilities have already been concluded with the participation of local companies.

Currently there are some 900 people working on the site and 80 per cent of equipment has been received, mainly through the Chilean port of Arica.