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Iran set to export over 14,000t of cement to Somalia14 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsOver 14,000t of cement is set to be exported from Iran’s southern island of Qeshm to Somalia, according to Iran Daily. "A 14,500t cargo of bagged cement produced in Qeshm will be exported to Somalia on a Tanzanian ship named AMINA-H," said Pejman Bahrami, deputy head for maritime transport and port affairs, Qeshm Free Zone Organization. The loading of the bagged cement began on Tuesday and will take 4-5 days. The order comes as country officials recognise the need to reduce dependency on ... |
SNIC reports rise in February sales but warns of uncertainty13 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Brazil increased by 6.4 per cent YoY to 4.1Mt in February 2019, according to the country's cement association, SNIC. According to SNIC President, Paulo Camillo Penna, last month's results were directly influenced by the comparison of working days. "February's performance was increased by just two working days more than in February 2018 due to the carnival holiday. If we analyse the sales per working day the result of February is 3.2 per cent lower than the same month last ... |
Kenya's cement consumption drops to 5.49Mt in 201813 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsKenya's cement consumption dropped for the second year in a row to 5.49Mt n 2018, according to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). The decline in cement consumption comes despite ongoing public infrastructure projects such as roads and phase two of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) as well as continued development of buildings in the country. Last year's reduced consumption forced cement producers to cut production by 8.6 per cent to 5.63Mt from a high of 6.7Mt in 2016. "The firs... |
Sinoma reportedly seeking finance for new DR Congo plant13 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsCNBM’s Sinoma Overseas Development Co is reportedly seeking project finance for a cement plant in Tanganyika, Democratic Republic of Congo. In January the company signed an EPC contract with Interlaces SA for a 3500tpd plant. The outlined project includes mining, three cement production lines, a biomass power station as well as packaging and delivery systems. According to Inside International Industrials, the project will be slightly larger than one completed by Sinoma International Enginee... |
Chilean cement sales up 8% in January13 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsCement sales in Chile, excluding imports, advanced by 7.6 per cent to 350,122t in January 2019 when compared to January 2018. In January 2018 sales by domestic producers reached 325,288t, according to the Chilean Chamber of Cement and Concrete (CChC). |
Argentinian demand stable, exports rise in February 201912 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsCement demand in Argentina remained largely stable YoY at 921,112t in February 2019, but fell 5.4 per cent MoM, according to the country’s cement association, AFCP. Domestic demand was entirely met by output from Argentinian cement factories and, unlike in 2018, there were no imports into the Latin American country. Of the total of 929,491t produced by domestic cement companies in February, 921,112t was dispatched to the home market and 8379t exported, reflecting YoY increases of 1.4 and... |
Vietnamese exports rise 15% in February12 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsVietnamese exports have risen 15.2 per cent in volume and 36.3 per cent in value for February 2019, rising to around 2.5Mt and US$105m, respectively. The average export price has increased 18.3 per cent YoY to US$42/t, according to the country’s Foreign Trade Agency. The three main export markets for Vietnamese cement were the Philippines, China and Bangladesh at 2.1Mt in February, accounting for more than 75 per cent of total exports. In the first two months of the year, exports were up 7.... |
Rwandan government to divest Cimerwa stake11 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe state of Rwanda has put up its 49 per cent stake in Cimerwa up for sale, according to an announcement made by the country’s Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente on 9 March 2019. An auction will be organised at the end of the month. South Africa-based PPC currently holds a majority stake of 51 per cent in the Rwandan cement producer, but has not expressed an interest in acquiring the 49 per cent shareholding for sale. Cimerwa operates a 0.6Mta integrated plant in Rusizi. The government is ... |
Oman eyes on boosting minerals explorations11 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsThe Government of Oman is planning to explore and enhance the production of minerals including raw materials for the cement industry. According to local media, Oman's mining authorities have identified investment opportunities worth over OMR300m (US$780.2m) that are linked to the exploitation and commercialisation of the country's prolific industrial mineral resources. These minerals include gypsum, limestone, gabbro, marble, kaolin, quartz, clay, basalt, potash and dolomite – non-metalli... |
GCCA launch Global Cement and Concrete Industry Women's Network11 March 2019, Published under Cement NewsOn International Women's Day, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of a 'Global Cement and Concrete Industry Women's Network'. The sector initiative, launched by GCCA Cement Director, Claude Lorea, aims to establish a network of women leaders and experts in the cement and concrete industry and its suppliers, to promote gender diversity. The network, which started informally at the beginning of the week, has already attracted more than 140 women to regis... |