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Indonesian cement consumption hits 62Mt in 201613 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsIndonesia consumed 62Mt of cement in 2016, up three per cent on the previous year, but below the Indonesian Cement Association’s (ASI) target of 65Mt, the Jakarta Globe reports. In a statement, ASI Chairman, Widodo Santoso,blamed delays in government infrastructure projects for the shortfall, noting that land disputes and financing problems had curtailed activity. Cement sales in Java, which account for over half of the national total, declined by two per cent to 33.7Mt, while Kalimant... |
Spain: LafargeHolcim Valencia plant cuts production13 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsLafargeHolcim's cement plant in Sagunto, Valencia, Spain, cut production by almost 10 per cent in 2016 in response to the import restrictions imposed by Algeria, its biggest market. The group is exploring its options to sell the Valencia product cement elsewhere, with Colombia being a potential buyer. In addition, LafargeHolcim holds a permit to extract sand and gravel from the Salt de Llop quarry, but this is due to expire in December 2017. The municipal government in Sagunto is repor... |
Caribbean: Rock Hard Cement starts exporting13 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsRock Hard cement company has is about to enter markets outside of its homebase of Barbados. Eight months ago it was experiencing a difficult time exporting, but it can now compete in other Carribean markets. Chief Executive Chairman, Mark Maloney, said a ship off-loaded cement in Barbados last week, and would proceed to St Lucia before heading to St Vincent and the Grenadines and Guyana. In addition, Rock Hard cement could soon be available in another three countries. "Rock Hard Cement ... |
Moroccan cement demand slips 0.7% in 201612 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsMoroccan cement demand fell 12.5 per cent MoM in December 2016 and slipped 0.7 per cent YoY to just over 14.5Mt in 2016, according to Morocco’s Ministry of Housing and Urbanisation. In December 2016 the domestic market contract from 1,272,912t in 2015 to 1,114,270t with the largest decreases noted in Tanger-Tétouan-Al Houcein (-21.1 per cent), Casablanca-Settat (-16.8 per cent) and Oriental (-16.5 per cent). At the other end of the spectrum the regional markets of Dakhla-Oued El-Dahab, Dr... |
Qatar: QPMC to inaugurate cement storage silos in 1Q12 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsQatar Primary Materials Company (QPMC) will inaugurate its cement storage silos project in the 1Q17 as part of its “efforts to ensure sustainable supply” of cement in the country. QPMC CEO, Eisa al-Hammadi, said the project is located on Berth 1 of the Port of Mesaieed and comprises two cranes, two conveyor belts and 12 silos with a storage capacity of 5000t for each. The cement materials would be transferred from the concrete silos to four iron silos which will discharge the cement with ... |
India: Dalmia and Nagaur limestone blocks awarded11 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsThe government auction of the 3B1A Limestone Block in Zayal, Nagaur, India, has awarded the block to Emami Cement, which paid INR51bn (US$746m) for the 125t concession. Meanwhile, Dalmia Cement obtained the Chittorgarh B Block in Nimharea, Chittorgarh. The cement producer paid INR54bn for the limestone deposit, which has a reserve of 175t, the biggest block auctioned up to data. Secretary of Mines, Aparna Arora, said that six companies were competing at the auction, which is expected ... |
Egypt: floating pound sends cement prices skywards11 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsBuilding materials prices have increased sharply in Egypt since the country floated the pound, according to industry sources. They said the price rise could threaten projects, force contractors out of the market and increase property prices by 30 per cent. The Central Bank of Egypt floated the pound last November to stabilise exchange rates as part of a wider structural and financial reforms programme. The currency has since fallen by more than 50 per cent against the US dollar to EGP18-2... |
Indonesia - new investment must be outside Java10 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsEstimates released by the Indonesian Ministry of Industry indicate that total national cement capacity in 2017 will reach 102Mta versus a total requirement of 70Mta. In response, the Indonesian government is formulating plans to manage the scale and distribution of future cement capacity investment in the country as it tries to control oversupply, particularly in Java, according to a report in Bisnis Indonesia. Director General of Chemical, Textile and Miscellaneous Industry Ministry, Har... |
Bestway signs coal transport MoU with Pakistan Railways10 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsBestway Cement Co and Pakistan Railways have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for transporting from Sindh to Punjab. Under the MoU coal would be transported from Port Qasim and Bin Qasim Railway Station to Ushman Khattar and Pind Dadan Khan Railway Station. The agreement is for an initial six months with an optional six-month extension. Bestway Cement will deposit PKR150m (US$1.43m) to Pakistan Railways. Monthly deliveries of 14,000t and 6000t of coal would be transported from t... |
Preliminary data show US cement demand over 9Mt in October09 January 2017, Published under Cement NewsPortland and blended cement shipments by US producers to the domestic market in October 2016 reached 8,012,653t, according to preliminary figures of the US Geological Survey (USGS). In addition, some 1,028,338t were imported, resulting in a total domestic cement demand of 9,040,991t. Exports reached 54,501t in October 2016, down 45.7 per cent YoY. In terms of clinker production, 6,887,896t of clinker were produced in October with leading producing states (in descending order) being Texas... |