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Holcim passes the 50% mark on ACC and Ambuja, India

Holcim has raised its stake in Indian cement companies ACC and Ambuja Cements above 50%.

Sean Quinn and family removed from Quinn Group role

Irish entrepreneur Sean Quinn - once said to be Ireland’s richest man - has released a statement speaking of hi...

Bolivia calls for further imports to meet shortfall

So far this year, the growth of Bolivia’s construction sector has caused a cement supply deficit of 10 per cent. As a...

Government and Bamburi cement sign land deal, Kenya

The Kenyan government has signed a lease with Bamburi Cement Company in which the company will

Saudi ministry to probe cement price hikes

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce and Industry will begin an investigation into the recent rise in cement prices ac...

Peru: Cemex and Comacsa battle over white cement dumping

White cement is the centre of a battle in Peru between Mexican giant Cemex and Peru´s own Comacsa.

Cementos Lima posts first quarter net rise, Peru

Peru’s biggest cement producer, Cementos Lima SA posted first quarter net income of PEN70.58 (US$25.21m),

Normal monsoon comes as welcome news to Indian producers

Indian cement manufacturers, which are facing cost and over capacity pressures, have welcomed the

Yanbu to resume lines after fuel shortages, Saudi Arabia

Yanbu Cement has resumed the operation of three kilns after a suspension cost the company SAR12.7m (US$3.4m).

Oman Cement plans new cement mill

Oman Cement plans to invest in a new cement mill with a design capacity of 150tph