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Ukrainian cement output up 13% in May26 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsUkraine’s cement producers increased their production by 12.9 per cent YoY in May, reports the Ukrainian News Agency. Output reached 1,024,000t and when compared to April, this represents a rise of 42.2 per cent. In April cement production reached 720,000t, a decrease of 12.5 per cent YoY. However, in the first five months of 2018, cement production fell 6.2 per cent YoY to 2.985Mt. In 2017 cement production edged up by 2.3 per cent YoY to 9.307Mt. |
Cemtech Asia 2018 off to successful start25 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Cemtech Asia conference and exhibition has opened at the Meliá Hanoi, Vietnam, with delegates from 35 nations participating in this annual meeting of cement professionals. Thomas Armstrong, managing editor of International Cement Review, inaugurated the conference by observing the importance of the Asian cement sector, where 75 per cent of the world’s cement is consumed. Mr Armstrong delivered an introduction to the 10 markets of the ASEAN region which has seen its consumption double ... |
Uruguayan producers sees 18% rise in sales25 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsTotal cement sales in the 1Q18 in Uruguay totalled 219,000t, representing an increase of 18 per cent YoY. Of this total, 74 per cent were sold in the domestic market while some 26 per cent were exported, according to the Chamber of Industry (CIU). The rise represents the fourth-consecutive quarterly increase in total cement sales following a market contraction that lasted from 2013 to 2017. “Cement sales in Uruguay have a high orientation to the domestic market and in general term... |
Colombia’s State Council ratifies Holcim pricing sanction25 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsFollowing Colombia’s State Council confirmation of a million-dollar sanction imposed by the Superintendency of Industry and Commerce against Cemex Colombia, the country’s High Court confirmed the fine of COP923m to Holcim Colombia SA. The fine was first imposed in 2008 but Holcim Colombia had appealed. The State Council said that there are indications about the existence of market share agreements and allocation of production quotas between the companies Holcim Colombia SA, Cemex Colombia... |
El Salvador anti-trust authority starts investigation into cement sector22 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe Salvadoran anti-trust authority (SC) has started a study that will evaluate the presence of a quasi-monopoly in the production and sale of cement in El Salvador and how it impacts the construction market. The "Competence in the provision of goods and services for construction: cement, asphalt inputs and heavy machinery" investigation, will be carried out by the consulting company of Argentine origin GPR Economy, and will seek to characterise the economic chain of the domestic constru... |
Coal India notifies coal e-auction22 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsIndia’s cement producers, along with other sectors such as the captive power industry, will be able to take part in the fourth auction round of coal linkages, Coal India Ltd (CIL) announced. Some 57Mt of coal were put on offer in the three previous rounds that have taken place since June 2016. The auction is conducted by MSTC Ltd. The entire process of allocating linkages in this way is the result of a decision taken by the India’s Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs two years ago. The... |
Pakistan cement industry receives US$54.1m FDI22 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsPakistan’s cement industry has received a net foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$54.1m in July 2017-May 2018, up 63 per cent when compared with July 2016-May 2017 when FDI reached US$33.3m, according to data published by the Pakistan’s central bank, the State Bank of Pakistan. Overall investment including other sectors slipped from US$2.5bn to US$2.47bn over the same period. |
Moroccan cement market contracts 5% in 5M1820 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsMoroccan cement sales fell by 4.8 per cent to 5.76Mt in the first five months of 2018 from 6.05Mt in the 5M17, according to the APC, the country’s cement association. The Casablanca-Settat market was down 6.7 per cent to 1.24Mt, but in Marrakech, the second-largest market. cement sales recovered by 8.4 per cent to 808,561t. Tangier-Tétouan-Al Hoceima saw a 3.3 per cent decrease in dispatches to 735,783t. In Rabat-Salé-Kenitra the market contracted 6.3 per cent to 719,034t. Cement produ... |
Cameroon's four main producers plan expansions20 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsCameroon's Mira Cement, a new entry to the market, has announced a project to construct a 1Mta plant in Douala. Meanwhile, all of the country's four main producers have plans to expand their production in the coming years, according to The Africa Report. Cimencam began constructing a 0.5Mta facility at Nomayos, outside of Yaoundé, in March. Cimaf Cameroun is set to triple its current 0.5Mta capacity this year, while Dangote Cement Cameroon is planning a new plant in Yaoundé. Finally, Me... |
Oman government plans mineral railway network20 June 2018, Published under Cement NewsThe government of Oman is planning a mineral railway network for the transportation of raw material for the domestic cement industry and for export. According to media, Oman Rail, a subsidiary of Asyad Group — the government’s transportation and logistics flagship — has been assigned the task of putting together a public-private partnership (PPP) framework that will arrange the financing, execution, operation and management of this ambitious national economic initiative. The proposed vent... |