Cement News tagged under: West 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... |
Lafarge Africa inaugurates AFR platform at Mfamosing plant13 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Africa Plc has launched its new alternative fuel and raw material (AFR) platform at the Mfamosing plant in Cross River State, Nigeria, aiming to replace conventional fossil fuels with energy derived from non-recyclable waste. The initiative aligns with Lafarge’s commitment to reducing CO 2 emissions and supports Holcim Group’s global net-zero strategy. At the launch event, Lolu Alade-Akinyemi, GMD/CEO of Lafarge Africa, stated, “This facility enables us to lower CO 2 emissions... |
Cement consumption in Senegal falls 25% in August30 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Senegal saw a 24.9 per cent drop to 505,900t in August 2024 from 672,700t in August 2023, according to the country’s Ministry of Economic Affairs. Production from domestic cement plants decreased by 21.4 per cent to 647,000t in August 2024 from 823,200t in the year-ago period. Senegal’s cement industry exported 138,500t of cement in August 2024, representing a 17.5 per cent YoY decline from 167,900t. January-August 2024 In the January-Augusts 2024 period, the Senegales... |
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... |
Cement prices in Niger expected to see significant drop18 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement in Niger is expected to be sold at significantly lower prices following the signing of an order determining the special tax regime applicable to importing, producing and marketing CEM II 32.5 grey cement. The order was signed by Brigadier General Abdourahamane Tiani, president of the country's National Council for the Safeguarding of the Fatherland, on 14 October 2024 and includes a total exemption from the tax on financial activities (TAFI) on accrued interest not yet due on loans. C... |
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... |
Senegal's market expands 17% in July09 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Senegal increased by 17.4 per cent in July 2024 to 672,700t when compared with 573,200t in July 2023, according to Senegal's Planning and Economic Study Directorate. Domestic production advanced by 15.8 per cent YoY to 823,200t from 711,000t in July 2023. Of this total, cement plants exported 167,900t of their output, up 17.9 per cent YoY when compared with exports of 142,400t in July 2023. January-July 2024 In the first seven months of 2024, Senegal's cement market exp... |
BUA's pricing strategy comes sunder scrutiny amid Nigerian housing deficit02 September 2024, Published under Cement NewsBUA Cement ’s pricing strategy has come under scrutiny as part of the ongoing debate over high cement prices in Nigeria. Abdul Sam Rabiu, chairman of BUA Cement, addressed the issue at the company’s 8th annual general meeting in Abuja, Nigeria. He attributed the escalating cement prices to middlemen, who have been selling cement at bag prices far above the intended NGN3500 (US$2.19), with some selling for as much as NGN8000. Mr Rabiu noted, “We were selling cement at NGN3500 with the ... |
Cimpor starts Kribi calcined clay plant27 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsCimpor has launched its new plant in Kribi , Cameroon. Equipped with a production line for calcined clay based on the entrained flow process (flash activation), developed and built by thyssenkrupp Polysius, the plant produced its first activated clay in October last year. With the Polysius ® activated clay technology, CO 2 emissions can be reduced by up to 70 per cent compared to conventional cement clinker production. Leo Fit, Product Manager for Polysius ® activated clay, emphasi... |
Mauritanian cement producers reminded of government-led pricing22 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsMauritania's Minister of Commerce and Tourism, Zeinebou Mint Hmednah, send a circular to the walis throughout the country to oblige traders to respect the government-led price of cement at MRU5950 (US$150.66)/t of 42 grade cement and MRU5650/t of 32 cement. The cement prices were agreed by mutual agreement between the government and cement producers. She also called on the walis to supervise the determination of the cost of transport from Nouakchott to the unloading site. |