Cement News tagged under: West Africa
Lafarge Africa sees revenue increase 10%03 November 2020, Published under Cement NewsLafarge Africa has reported a 10.3 per cent YoY increase in revenue to NGN179.88bn (US$464.57m) for the 9M20, against NGN163.1m in the year-ago period. Its profit after tax from continuing operations also surged 37.5 per cent YoY to NGN28.2bn from NGN20.5bn. In the third quarter of the year, revenue advanced 31.4 per cent to NGN59.34bn from NGN45.17bn in the 3Q20. Profit after tax from continuing operations reached NGN4.87bn, up 2.8 per cent from NGN4.73bn last year. |
BUA Cement shows 21% surge in revenue30 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsNigeria’s BUA Cement has shown 21 per cent growth in revenue for the first nine months of 2020, rising to NGN156.55bn (US$412.05m) from NGN129.43bn in the 9M19. Profit after tax also advanced 24 per cent YoY from NGN43.25bn to NGN53.57bn. "We are quite optimistic about the future because it affords us not only with the opportunity to further evolve our business model but also provides an opportunity for accelerated development. We will continue to push to new markets aided by a focused di... |
Dangote's IPO on LSE not expected until 202329 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsNigeria’s Dangote Cement is not expected to attempt an initial public offering on the London Stock Exchange until at least 2023, according to News 24. "The London listing is not something which will happen in the short to medium term," said Temilade Aduroja, head of investor relations. "We are focussed on our export strategy and increasing our foreign-currency revenue." |
Supplying Cimco’s new plant26 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsEarlier this year, Intercem and CimMetal Group signed an agreement for their fourth collaboration in west Africa, this time for a new 2.5Mta cement grinding plant in Togo. Under the name of Cimco SA, the new facility will be strategically situated at the port of Lomé and become the country’s largest grinding plant by capacity. By Intercem Group, Germany. General layout of Intercem’s 2.5Mta cement grinding plant for Cimco SA (CimMetal Group) in Lóme, Togo, with a VRM, raw material s... |
Côte d’Ivoire: year of uncertainty19 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsWith COVID-19 affecting economic activity throughout sub-Saharan Africa, the cement market in Côte d’Ivoire faces a particularly uncertain year as presidential elections and a political crisis add further factors of volatility to the sector. In addition, new plant projects provide extra capacity in an industry that is already subject to over-capacity. By Limak Holding, Turkey. The cement market of Côte d’Ivoire continues to provide some opportunities going forward, but overcapacity... |
Supacem opens doors to Ghana's armed forces07 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsGhana's armed forces have been given a special a tour of the Supacem cement factory in Tema, Ghana. The army was visiting the facility after the cement company donated 850 bags of cement to the armed forced earlier this year. Supacem (LafargeHolcim) has donated 2400 bags of cement to security institutions in the country as part of its corporate social responsibility. The institutions include Ghana's Armed Forces, Ghana's Police Training School and Ghana's Prison Service at the Awutu Breku p... |
BUA Cement appoints new CFO05 October 2020, Published under Cement NewsNigeria's BUA Cement has appointed Jacques Piekarski as its new chief financial officer, effective 2 October 2020. Abdul Samad Rabiu, chairman, stated: "The board is confident that Piekarski’s broad experience, strong leadership capabilities and understanding of the industry will ensure that BUA Cement is well positioned to take advantage of available opportunities to drive improved operational performance and sustain our profitable growth trajectory." Prior to joining the company, Mr ... |
Empire Cement Packaging plans affordable cement for Ghanaians30 September 2020, Published under Cement NewsEmpire Cement Packaging Ltd has acquired 18.74 acres of land in Weija, Ghana, to establish the company under the One District One Factory initiative. The company has reiterated that it has a comprehensive plan to operate without affecting or disturbing other companies such as the Panbrose Salt Company. Empire Cement Packaging Ltd aims to deliver affordable cement to Ghanaians. The 1Mta factory will cost approximately US$500m and is being developed in partnership with Obokom Civil Engineerin... |
CimCo to receive loan for Togo project29 September 2020, Published under Cement NewsCimenterie de Côte Ouest-Africaine (CimCo) is expected to receive a XOF20bn (US$35.62m) loan from the West African Development Bank (BOAD) for its project in Lomé, Togo. The long-term facility was approved by the bank’s board of directors last Friday. "The targeted goal is to contribute to the satisfaction of cement demand in Togo and the region by taking advantage of the geographic location of the port of Lomé, as well as to contribute to the country’s economic growth by boosting the comp... |
The last iceman in west Africa28 September 2020, Published under Cement NewsDr Michael Clark takes a look at the history of the cement industries in Côte d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and Togo, which have each seen an influx of new capacity surplus to demand. Regarding the strategy behind the companies investing in new facilities, it could be a case of defending market share in a hugely competitive environment. HeidelbergCement’s clinker plant in Tabligbo, Togo The inspiration for this month’s Technical Forum came from the CemNet webinar held on Wednesday, 3 ... |