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Hail Cement secures license to exploit raw materials, Saudi Arabia

30 May 2012, Published under Cement News

Saudi Arabia's Hail Cement Co said Tuesday it has secured a license from the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources to exploit raw limestone and clay in the Green Well area.

Using alternative raw materials

18 April 2012, Published under Cement News

The changes made to the production process of a cement plant by utilising different alternative raw materials can not only alter the dynamics of how a plant operates but can also affect the cost of production and cause blending and handling problems, says Arthur Harrisson. The addition of supplementary raw material alternatives such as foundry sand can also add difficulties when seeking to achieve a sufficiently fine raw mix. Switching from limestone to alternative raw materials can a...