Cement News tagged under: Environmental
Lafarge first to win responsible sourcing status28 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe UK’s leading cement manufacturer, Lafarge, has been awarded the prestigious BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing Certificate developed by BRE Global. It is the first UK cement producer to receive this accolade. The ’Very Good’ classification applies to all bulk and packed cements from Lafarge Cement as well as its packed ready-to-use range. It has also achieved ’Good’ classification for its bulk loads of BS EN450-1 Fly Ash meaning that products supplied to ready mix, precast or packed cust... |
Lafarge to invest in environmental programs in Russia26 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsLafarge plans to invest RUB600m in environmental programs at its Russian plants by 2012, Alex de Valukhoff, the CEO of Lafarge’s Russian subsidiary, said Thursday. He said all Lafarge plants were expected to comply with European environmental standards by 2012. Lafarge operates Russian cement producers Uraltsement and Voskresensktsement. |
China Energy Recovery acquires waste heat energy patent23 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsChina Energy Recovery, Inc (CER) a leader in the waste heat energy recovery sector, was granted a 10-year patent covering its cement kiln forced-circulated waste heat recovery boiler technology. The patent was authorized by the State Intellectual Property Office of People’s Republic of China and granted to CER Energy Recovery on Jan. 20 of this year. Cement plant waste heat boilers are a new technology developed by Vice General Manager and senior engineer at CER Shanghai, Wang Weiqing. CER... |
PCA underlines support of study19 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe Portland Cement Association (PCA) today announced its support for a study conducted by Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Maguire Energy Institute which examines the contributions of the cement industry to U.S. economic health and the harmful effects of proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations. The study was the focus of a panel discussion held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC. Parti... |
Castle Cement fined, UK19 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsCastle Cement Ltd admitted four charges relating to dust and noise nuisances at Padeswood as well as two fires which released potentially dangerous smoke. The Environment Agency Wales (EAW) said the UK£300,000 (EUR345,000) in fines and costs was one of the highest ever court awards. Despite the possible increased risk of cancer, and other illnesses, Mold Crown Court heard no cases had been detected. The charges covered a period between August 2005 and May 2007. The company also asked for... |
Cement industry says new EPA regulations would cost jobs18 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe U.S. cement industry kicked off a campaign against tighter environmental regulations, releasing a study on the economic impact of regulations and dropping hints about filing a lawsuit. The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a set of rules that would force cement plants to cut their emissions of mercury, soot, hydrochloric acid and hydrocarbons such as benzene. Environmental groups in Texas support the rules because they would reduce emissions at the complex of cement plants in... |
Cement industry, environmentalists debate emission regulations, US17 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsThe cement industry is launching a late push to water down new regulations that would limit the amount of mercury and other hazardous pollutants emitted by their plants. The industry argues that the proposal would result in higher cement prices, which would hamper government-funded stimulus investments in airports, highways, nuclear plants and wind farms. A study by Southern Methodist University says the rule would crimp new investment in plants over the next several years and result in mor... |
Minerals Corp works to list low carbon cement business in London16 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsMinerals Corporation Ltd is working with its brokers in London to list its low carbon cement business in London. The agreed process is establishment of the float entity, Ecominerals Ltd, in Hong Kong which has been done, raising US$50m (AUD55.9m) in this entity with an anticipated sell down, to leave 40 per cent, held by MSC Group. Independent business valuation (in process of completion) is expected to be between AUD40-70m. Financial forecast preparation is done, while pre-IP fund raising ... |
Green Cement to cut down carbon emissions in the works16 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsGreen Cement made from waste materials could help cut carbon emissions and fight climate change. Christened Gen X cement, the new construction material would help mitigate adverse environmental impact, researchers said. Scientists working for two years with wastes including rice husk, fly ash, lime stone dust, ground slang (a steel manufacturing plant waste), marble dust, quarry dust and paper mill wastes are close to developing Green Cement (Gen X cement) under UK-India Education and Resea... |
USA: environmental groups push for more details about proposed cement plant16 February 2010, Published under Cement NewsEnvironmental groups across the area are pushing for more information about the proposed Titan cement plant in New Hanover County. According to the News and Observer in Raleigh, attorneys representing the groups want the state to press Titan for more details. They want to learn more about any potential impact the cement operation would have on plants and soil. Additionally, they want to prove to the state it can comply with tougher federal pollution limits. Cape Fear Riverwatch, Pender... |