Cement News tagged: International
Nigeria: Lafarge Wapco enhances logistics system with new trucks
Lafarge Cement WAPCO Nigeria Plc has enhanced its logistics project with the planned acquisition of over 1000 state-of-the-art trucks. The company announced the project at its Ewekoro plant where 75 b
Angola: Nova Cimangola to produce 1.8Mt of cement as of April
Angolan cement company Nova Cimangola is set to produce, as of April, 1.8Mta of cement, as compared to current production of 1.2Mt, said Angola’s secretary of state for Industry, Kiala Ngone Gabriel F
Industry: Holcim Vietnam speeds up US$28m waste heat-to-power project
Holcim Cement Co Ltd Vietnam is speeding up preparations for construction of a waste heat-to-power plant in the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang. "The plant will cost US$28m, including US$10m used
DR Congo: Lafarge forecasts increased sales
Lafarge Cement Plc says increasing local and regional construction activity in the Democratic Republic of Congo is likely to improve the company’s performance after lower cement volumes slowed its pro
China Cement Association Predicts 12% growth in 2011
With the world’s second largest and fastest growing economy, China’s construction and development is expected to continue to skyrocket this year. Reports from the China Cement Association (CCA)
Kenya: cement share prices hold firm on rising demand
Improving prospects for cement manufacturers and increased cement demand in East Africa have pushed stocks of listed Kenyan cement producers to a new high.
Cement industry expects staggering growth in India
According to RNCOS’ recent research report “Indian Cement Industry Forecast to 2012”, the cement industry in India has emerged as a potential investment hub for international cement giants durin
Angola: cement import to respect law
Importing cement to Angola, in the coming days, will be subject to limits enshrined in the law, on Friday said the Secretary of State for Industry, Kiala Gabriel, the Angolan press agency ANGOP learnt
Lao Cement Co facing coal shortages
The Lao Cement Company, owner of the Kathing cement brand, is facing a coal shortage while market demand for its products is increasing, according to director of the Lao Cement Factory No 2, Mr Vantho
Vietnam Cong Thanh Cement starts 600-MW power plant in central province
Cong Thanh Joint Stock Company has begun construction of a 600MW coal-fired power plant in the central province of Thanh Hoa in the presence of Vietnamese deputy prime minister Hoang Trung Hai.
Dangote’s Ibeshe Cement plant to be inaugurated in June
To help bring down the soaring cement price before year’s end, the Dangote Group, which owns Ibeshe Cement plant in Ogun State, has hinted that the plant will be ready for commissioning in June.
Ohorongo cement now available
The first product from Ohorongo Cement plant located at Otavi, Namibia is already on the market. Currently, only two cement grades are on the shelves – 32.5 and 42.5.
Court begins hearing of Ciments Francais suit against Siberian Cement Holding
The Kemerovo region Arbitration Court began hearing of a suit brought by Italcementi-owned Ciments Francais against OAO Siberian Cement Holding. The France-based company wants a foreign court ruling r
Nigeria: Government may revoke Edo Cement Co sale
There are indications that Edo State Government may revoke the sale of Edo Cement factory, Okpella which was privatised by the past administration, if the plant does not restart production within two
South Africa: construction costs threaten industry
The price gap between an existing and new house is at a new record level and it is now 33.8% cheaper to buy an existing house than to build a new house.
ACC shuts Ghugus plant, India
ACC has shutdown its old plant in Ghugus MIDC area in accordance with Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) directions on Monday midnight