China Shanshui Cement Group Ltd has entered into a strategic cooperation agreement with China Conch Venture Holdings Ltd to collaboratively develop projects for the treatment of industrial solid and hazardous waste by cement kilns.

According to an announcement, the projects would look to use China Shanshui Cement’s production lines in Shandong and northeast China. Conch Venture is expected to supply technology and management, with both companies integrating resources to form a complete industrial chain of solid and hazardous waste.

"Riding on the strengths, resources and expertise of the group and Conch Venture in respect of solid waste treatment business in the PRC, the board expects that the cooperation intention will benefit the consolidation of the group’s market position," said China Shanshui Cement in a statement.