Republic Cement to commission two new cement mills in 2019

Philippines-based Republic Cement Services Inc (RCSI) plans to commission two finish mills this year, adding 2Mta to its 7Mta current capacity. The investment is estimated to have cost in the region of US$20m for each finish mill.

"This year we will increase our grinding capacity and at the end of this year, we will commission two new finish mills which will somehow give an output of a bit more 50 million bags," said Nabil Francis, president, RCSI. 

"At the end of this year the total capacity will be hovering at 9Mta," said Francis.

"Our investment is basically having two targets – increased finish mill outputs, and then we need clinker," added Mr Francis.

Once the new mills are online, Republic Cement will become the second-largest producer in the country. Its existing operations include five integrated plants and one grinding plant.