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Denmark installs cement-free pipes

Danish utility company, Aarhus Vand A/S, has become the first customer to install IBF’s Geoprime ® , cement-free...

Cement capacity outpaces production in Pakistan

Pakistan's cement industry saw a fall of 3.6 per cent to 48.011Mt in cement production between July 2021 to June 202...

Riyadh Cement reports 47% profit fall in 1H22

Saudi-based Riyadh Cement has reported a 47 per cent YoY decline in profit to SAR85m (US$22.67m) in the opening si...

Sweden receives EU funding to tackle climate neutrality

Under the European Commission’s Just Transition Fund (JTF) Programme, Sweden is to receive EUR155.7m in EU grants to...

Australia's BGC Group pulls out of sale

Australia’s BGC Group has pulled out of plans to sell the business, marking the second time in the past five years...

Cement and concrete industry accelerates decarbonisation in Africa

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and the United Cities and Local Government of Africa (UCLG Africa)...

Dzata Cement calls for raw material VAT waiver

Ghana-based Dzata Cement has urged the government to grant waivers on VAT charged on cement raw materials. Accor...

Bangladesh sees imports of raw materials rise

The import of raw materials used in cement production has increased in recent months despite raw material prices inc...

Pakistan cement market continues contraction in August

Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) estimated a decline in Pakistan cement dispatches in August and Ju...

Ghana raises cement prices

Cement prices in Ghana have risen to GHS73/50kg bag (US$7.30/50kg bag) as producers are forced to hike up prices due...