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Power Cement Ltd posts US$2.03m loss in FY22

12 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Power Cement Ltd has reported a loss after taxation of PKR443m (US$2.03m) in its 2022 financial year, compared to a profit of PKR358m in the corresponding period last year, said a company statement to the Pakistan Stock Exchange. Net sales increased by 23 per cent to PKR17.49bn from PKR14.22bn in the same period last year. It incurred lower selling and distribution expenses of PKR965m from PKR1.19bn in FY21, while administrative costs increased to PKR286m from PKR254m over the same ...

Dangote in crisis talks over violence at Obajana plant

12 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Aliko Dangote, president of the Dangote Group , has met with state governors to try and resolve the crisis at the cement producer’s Obajana plant. In attendance at the meeting was Yahaya Bello, governor of Kogi State, Abdullahi Sule, governor of Nasarawa State, and Ibrahim Gambari, chief of staff to the President of Nigeria. The meeting follows violence at the plant after the Kogi State Government attempted to seal the plant over concerns relating to tax evasion and legal ownership of ...

Bharathi Cement launches new terminal and new product

11 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Bharathi Cement , part of Vicat , has inaugurated its new 0.75Mta bulk cement terminal in Coimbatore, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The new terminal in a fully automated packing and distribution facility, operated by just 16 employees, reports APN News. With dedicated own container wagons and a 24hr loading facility, it is the first terminal in India to have end-to-end logistic automation for the transportation of bulk cement in containers, directly serving customers without any...

Giant Cement plans Savannah Terminal with Georgia Kaolin Terminals, Inc

11 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Giant Cement Company has signed an agreement with Georgia Kaolin Terminals, Inc, in Savannah, GA, USA, to build a 60,000t cement import terminal on the Savannah River for the growing southeastern US market.  “Cement demand in the southeast continues to show strong growth in all sectors,” says Tim Kuebler, president & CEO of Giant’s Elementia USA. “Population growth has spurred new infrastructure projects, expanding need for housing and commercial projects.”   The investment provides...

Adani in talks to acquire Jaiprakash cement unit

10 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Adani Group is in advanced talks to acquire the cement unit of Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd, part of Jaiprakash Associates Ltd, according to Mint. The group is expected to pay around INR50bn (US$607m) for a 2Mta grinding unit in Nigrie, Madhya Pradesh, along with other smaller assets. The deal will not only help lower debt for Jaiprakash Power Ventures Ltd but also solidify Adani’s place in the cement industry, having already acquired Ambuja Cements Ltd and ACC Ltd from Holcim fo...

Adani Group to invest US$848m in Rajasthan cement

10 October 2022, Published under Cement News

India’s Adani Group has revealed plans to spend INR70bn (US$848m) doubling the group’s cement production capacity in the northern state of Rajasthan. This follows an announcement by the company to invest INR650bn (US$7.9bn) in the state over the next 5-7 years. Along with cement production, investments are planned in the renewables business, airport expansion, and networks to deliver piped natural gas (PNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG), reports Reuters. Just a few weeks ago, Gautam ...

Dangote responds to Obajana plant closure

10 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Dangote Cement Plc wishes to enlighten stakeholders and the public on the recent shutdown at its Obajana Cement plant in Kogi State. Dangote Cement said, "thugs and local vigilantes from the State Government invaded and sealed the Obajana Cement plant [last Wednesday] over alleged claims of unpaid taxes and Kogi State Government purported equity interest in Dangote Cement PLC. This development led to several of our staff being harmed by these thugs and local vigilantes." Dango...

China Resources Cement releases profit warning

10 October 2022, Published under Cement News

China Resources Cement has issued a profit warning, stating that the company expects its profit attributable to the owners to contract by 64-66 per cent in the 9M22, compared to the same period a year earlier. The company is currently in the process of finalising its unaudited consolidated results for the opening nine months of this year, which are due to be published on 21 October, 2022.   

Mill breakdown at Umm Al-Qura Cement

10 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Umm Al-Qura Cement reported a breakdown of its cement mill No 1 on 9 August, which led to a mill stoppage and a reduction in cement sold by 1161tpd, according to a bourse statement.  The Saudi Arabian manufacturer is currently repairing the component failure, which could take a year to complete, according to an expert report from the company. Consequently, Um Al-Qura Cement has increased the production capacity of its operational mill to partially cover the temporary shortage. The ce...

Fecto Cement reports 37% revenue growth

10 October 2022, Published under Cement News

Fecto Cement ’s net sales revenue in the 2022 financial year came in at PKR6775m (US$30.8m), compared to PKR4961m in the previous year, marking a YoY increase of 36.56 per cent. Over the same period, net local sales revenue advanced to PKR6602m, versus PKR4653m, representing YoY growth of 41.89 per cent, against an increase in gross sales revenue of 33.5 per cent and local sales volume growth of 1.44 per cent. According to the company, this growth was achieved through improved retention ...