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French cement consumption expected to recover in 2021

Cement consumption in France fell 7.5 per cent to an estimated 17.891Mt in 2020 with demand in 2021 forecast at 19.039Mt, up 6.5 per cent YoY, according to CIC Market Solutions. Ready-mix concre...
News - 28 May 2021

Zambian cement prices remain high

The prices of different brands of cement in Zambia are still ranging between ZMW135-145 (US$6-6.45) for a 50kg bag, over a month after Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) directe...
News - 19 May 2021

Lafarge Canada targets energy reductions in Edmonton

Lafarge Canada Inc has participated in three Edmonton City initiatives, d emonstrating how local community and businesses can underpin an energy transition. The three initiatives are:  Corporate C...
News - 17 May 2021

Egypt's government set to put the brakes on cement production

The Egyptian government has decided to take direct action to curb the excess production in the country's cement sector. In an attempt to ease the flow of cement, the government has proposed that c...
News - 14 May 2021

Nigeria's cement price problem

This week we take a look at the price of Nigerian cement, which has soared in recent weeks, and possible solutions on the horizon. Retail cement prices in the country reportedly rose from around...
News - 07 May 2021

The industry’s response to the decarbonisation challenge

Dr Michael Clark discusses the cement sector’s response and strategies in terms of the large-scale challenges involved with decarbonisation. LafargeHolcim’s Richmond plant in Canada, where ...
Articles - 05 May 2021

LafargeHolcim reaches settlement with NY state

LafargeHolcim has reached a settlement after resolving alleged environmental violations at its Ravena cement plant in New York, USA. The company will therefore pay an US$850,000 civic penalty, ha...
News - 04 May 2021

CRH to change name of subsidiary to Romcim

CRH will change the name of its Romanian subsidiary to Romcim from 5 May. The name change is in keeping with the group’s strategy to operate trusted local brands in each of its markets, according ...
News - 23 April 2021

LafargeHolcim is moving back towards its roots

LafargeHolcim recently acquired Firestone Building Products as the next move in its restructured building materials portfolio. The US$3.4bn purchase is considered an acquisition to help reduce the...
News - 09 April 2021

LafargeHolcim makes changes to Board of Directors

LafargeHolcim has announced changes on its Board of Directors. Oscar Fanjul has decided to step down as Vice-Chairman after serving on the Board of LafargeHolcim since 2015 and Jan Jenisch is bein...
News - 09 April 2021