Cement News tagged under: market reports
Is the bubble close to bursting?21 October 2011, Published under Cement NewsThere have been academics and analysts who have argued about the dangers of China’s economy overheating for some time. But for many, the fact that hedge funds, particularly those with track records on previous crises, are launching specific funds betting on the collapse of the economy is perhaps a sign that the bubble is close to bursting. KHD supplies Asia Cement Co's Sichuan line 1 The Asian Development Bank records that fiscal and monetary stimulus, coupled with recovery in w... |
Brazil: project quick-build21 October 2011, Published under Cement NewsVery few places in the world are enjoying the carnival building and development spending-spree that Brazil is currently witnessing. Cement producers are already operating at full capacity, and new facilities will add much needed cement to the market. Keeping pace with construction demand is proving difficult and the race is on to finish many important infrastructure projects for the FIFA World Cup and Olympic Games. Brazil has one of the fastest growing economies of the world and its ... |
Canada's sustainable goals20 October 2011, Published under Cement NewsCanada’s cement industry is well established and is a home to many of the global producers. While production has dipped in recent years, modernisation is on the minds of plant owners. Tougher environmental legislation has been introduced south of the border and Canadian producers are seeking to improve their carbon footprints in several ways. Canada’s political fragility is causing some alarm for many economists as the country continues to see its government under pressure. Pr... |