Cemex has received approval from the Attorney General’s Office in Colombia to carry out mining operations at its plant in Maceo, Antioquia. The contract will last until 2040 with the option to extend it until 2050 if the company extends the duration of the mining concession.

Cemex Colombia and its subsidiary Central de Mezclas will pay a lease fee of COP49m (US$16,159) to CL Calizas and Zona Franca Especial Cementera del Magdalena Medio (Zomam). This includes retroactive payments for lease fees owed from 15 July 2013 and an additional COP1bn in consideration, according to Esmerk Latin American News.