Cement News tagged under: Africa
CBMI to build calcined clay plant in Côte d'Ivoire15 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsCBMI has signed an EPC contract with CIMCI for a 1200tpd clay suspension calcination line and 500,000tpa cement grinding project in Côte d'Ivoire. CBMI has successfully signed a contract with Yeshi Group's CIMCI for its first clay calcination line in Côte d'Ivoire, set to be the largest a single suspension clay calcination line in the world. This groundbreaking project will use CBMI's self-developed suspension calcination technology to significantly boost energy efficiency, reduce consumpti... |
ASEC wins Wadi El Nile Co contract renewal05 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsAs part of the fruitful and ongoing cooperation between the two companies in recent years, Wadi El Nile Cement Company has renewed its confidence in collaborating with the Arab Swiss Engineering Company (ASEC) by extending the contract between the two companies, originally signed in 2021, for an additional period. The contract renewal signing ceremony was attended by Ashraf El-Kahky, chairman and managing director of ASEC, along with several directors and managers from both companies. AS... |
ABC Transport expands haulage capacity at Lafarge Africa with new CNG-powered fleet04 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsABC Haulage, the heavy-duty division of ABC Transport Plc, has significantly expanded its fleet capacity at Lafarge Africa ’s cement plant, introducing compressed natural gas (CNG)-powered trucks to support sustainable logistics solutions. This development marks a shift towards environmentally friendly operations, reinforcing ABC Transport's commitment to reducing its carbon footprint in Nigeria's logistics sector. As a haulage partner to Lafarge Africa since 2010, ABC Transport initiall... |
Molins reports revenues of EUR1022m in 9M2431 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsMolins has announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2024 (9MFY24), a period highlighted by markets slowdown, albeit different across regions, amplified during the third quarter by adverse weather conditions and political and social instability in few countries. Molins reached revenues of EUR1022m (US$1109m), five per cent lower than in the 9MFY23, due to the negative impact of lower volumes and currency fluctuations, offset partly by the positive impact of selling pr... |
Zimbabwe considers limestone deposit consolidation amid efforts to reduce cement costs28 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe government of Zimbabwe is exploring the consolidation of limestone deposits under either the Industrial Development Corporation of Zimbabwe (IDCZ) or the Ministry of Mines and Mining Development, as outlined in the new Zimbabwe Industrial Reconstruction and Growth Plan (ZIRGP). This short-term policy framework aims to attract significant investment into domestic clinker production, a critical element for cement manufacturing, in a bid to revive the manufacturing sector and reduce relianc... |
Dangote reports increase in group EBITDA of 27%28 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsDangote Cement Plc has reported strong financial results for the nine months ending 30 September 2024, with group revenue increasing by 69.1 per cent YoY to NGN2.56trn (US$1.56bn). Group EBITDA also rose by 37.1 per cent YoY to NGN908.7bn, maintaining a 35.5 per cent margin, despite inflationary pressures and currency depreciation. Profit after tax grew marginally by 0.6 per cent to NGN279.1bn, largely affected by FX losses, according to Arvind Pathak, CEO. In Nigeria volumes rebounded... |
Afrimat reports group revenue rise of 44% in six months ending 31 August25 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAfrimat has released results for the six months ending 31 August 2024. Group CEO, Andries van Heerden, said that group revenue increased by 44.3 per cent from ZAR2.8bn (US$158.2m) to ZAR4.1bn, including the recently acquired Lafarge business. Operating profit (excluding a gain on bargain purchase) decreased by 45.2 per cent from ZAR534.1m to ZAR292.7m. Notwithstanding a good performance from the group's quarries and the Industrial Minerals division, the reduction in operating profit was pr... |
AVIC International Beijing and Humboldt Wedag to build CIMAF calcined clay plant17 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsAVIC International Beijing, together with Humboldt Wedag GmbH (KHD), has been awarded an order by Ciments de l'Afrique (CIMAF) for a 900tpd state-of-the-art clay calcination plant in Burkina Faso. The turnkey engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract includes the supply of equipment, construction, commissioning and site services. CIMAF, a prominent and innovative player in west Africa, awarded this contract as a key component of its strategy to enhance sustainability. KH... |
BDEAC funds expansion of EGIN SA's cement production in Cameroon11 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Development Bank of the Central African States (BDEAC) has announced in its 2023 annual report that it is financing the expansion of Entreprise Générale Industrielle SA (EGIN SA) , a key Cameroonian cement manufacturer. The project will increase EGIN SA's production capacity at its Douala plant from 200,000-500,000tpa. This expansion, valued at XAF 19bn (US$31.7m), will help meet the growing demand for high-quality cement in the Cameroonian market. This marks Bdeac’s second financ... |
Robtek completes upgrade at Dudfield cement plant09 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe Robtek team has recently completed the discharge seal air cowl extension at AfriSam ’s Dudfield cement plant, contributing to the efficiency and performance of their operations. In the past year the Robtek team has also installed a 5m x 13.2m long kiln section, weighing 46t at the plant. The Dudfield plant has a cement capacity of 1.8Mta and is situated in the state of Lichtenburg, South Africa. |