Cement News tagged under: international
Malaysia: former Tasek Cement director finds contentment in food30 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsDatuk David Tan Sek Yin, former executive director of Tasek Corporation Bhd (1986-2004), now spends his days over a hot stove making Ipoh kai si hor fun (shredded chicken kuey teow), reports the Star online. The 60-year-old can be seen going about Ipoh, in Malaysia, his minivan delivering containers of special broth to his Little Katong stalls at Canning Garden, Gourmet Square hawker centre. The culinary world has always fascinated Tan, even though he had to play a big role in the cement ... |
Cemex sees Philippine infrastructure overhaul driving demand29 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsPhilippine’s President Rodrigo Duterte’s infrastructure overhaul is expected to drive demand for cement and create a “multiplier effect” in the construction sector, Cemex says, according to a report by ABS–CBN News. Paul Arcenas, vice president investor relations, Cemex Holdings, said the private sector will match spending by government on more roads, bridges, railways and airports. “We continue to remain optimistic about the infrastructure program, as the government creates this multiplie... |
Tanzania: Moshi plant ordered to halt operations on pollution concerns29 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsMoshi cement factory has been ordered to halt operations over environmental pollution concerns, with the Tanzanian government demanding the implementation of the National Environment Management Council’s (NEMC’s) recommendations. January Makamba, minister of state in the Vice President’s office, Union and Environment, ordered the immediate closure of the factory, stating: "This factory should from effective today halt operations pending implementation of NEMC recommendations on environment... |
BlackGold Natural Resources Ltd completes first coal delivery to Semen Padang, Indonesia29 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsBlackGold Natural Resources Ltd announced that its subsidiary, PT Samantaka Batubara has successfully completed its first coal delivery to Indonesian producer Semen Padang. The purchase order from Padang has an approximate value of US$12.6m which BlackGold expects to complete periodically within the next 10 months. The first delivery of coal to Semen Padang was completed on 24 March 2017 and delivery by a second fleet of trucks is expected to commence by April 2017. "We are very pleased wi... |
Czech investment in west Afghanistan plant project28 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsA Czech company is reportedly set to invest US$70m in the establishment of a cement plant in west Afghanistan, according to Afghan local press. The agreement will be inked in next two months with a Czech firm, according to Sirus Alaf, an Afghan presidential economic adviser. The 1600tpd plant, to be built in the Zenda Jan district, will also aim to attract investment from Afghanistan’s private sector, the report added. “It will transform the future of Afghanistan especially southwester... |
Pakistan: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government awards new production licences28 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government on Monday awarded 14 licences to various industrial groups based in Pakistan for the establishment of cement factories in the province. Dawn News reported that the licencees were Premier Enterprises, Maharaj Enterprises, Gharibwal Cement, Bestway Cement and CAD International. Chief guest at the special licence distribution ceremony, Chief Minister, Pervez Khattak, claimed that the initiative would bring about a US$2.5bn investment to the province and w... |
Anhui Conch in talks on Uzbekistan plant construction28 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsRepresentatives of China’s Anhui Conch Cement Co of China have visited Uzbekistan to discuss cooperation with local construction and production company Umar regarding the implementation of a cement plant in Samarkand, Novosti Uzbekistan news agency reported. Zhao Weiqiang, a senior official of Anhui Conch, said the company is looking to establish a footprint in central Asian countries, adding: “We have the intention to build here a cement plant with annual production capacity of 2Mt of cem... |
Iraqi forces liberate Badush works27 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe Iraqi Ministry of Defense’s War Media Cell announced on Sunday that security forces have managed to liberate the Badush cement plant in western Mosul, according to Iraqi News. The news service reported that Commander of Operations, Lieutenant General Abdel Amir Yarallah, said in a press statement that troops of the army’s ninth armoured brigade fully liberated the plant. Security forces also raised the Iraqi flag over the building of the plant, the report added. Earlier this month Coun... |
Iran: Bagheran cement plant opens new 1Mta line24 March 2017, Published under Cement NewsIran's President, Hassan Rouhani, has opened the 1Mta Bagheran Cement plant in Asadiyeh, Darmian County, South Khorasan province. The new facility costs approximately US$130m, IRNA reported. Part of the output will be supplied to the domestic market and the rest will be exported to Afghanistan and Pakistan. The project will create direct jobs for almost 350 staff and indirect jobs for more than 2000 people in the region. According to statistics, the country’s cement production capacity ... |
Malaysia: competition escalates24 March 2017, Published under Cement News2016 was a tough year for the Malaysia cement sector: demand fell, capacity increased and prices suffered as a consequence. Nevertheless, there was optimistic news this week that LafargeHolcim is expecting higher earnings from its operations in Malaysia in FY17 and FY18, as a result of its direct collaboration with the federal government’s projects. And earlier in March, ICR reported that Cementir also saw its revenues from Malaysia pick up. ICR surveys the industry... Demand in Malay... |