Clay, iron ore, iron and steel slag, sand and gravel 2009 summaries

Extracts from the United States Geological Society Mineral Commodity summary, January 2010

USGS releases Mineral Commodity Summary, January 2010

The United States Geological Survey: Mineral Commodity Summaries, January 2010, has been released. The cement section has been reproduced here.

Aamal Cement Industries opens concrete block factory

Aamal Company is diversifying into new high growth revenue streams.

New ECC plant to begin production in March

A new 1.08 million tpa cement plant in Bulacan, the Philippines, owned by Eagle Cement Corp. is reported to begin cement production in March.

Lafarge sells Cimpor stake to Votorantim

Lafarge has sold to Votorantim its 17.28% interest in Cimpor. The transaction will be completed in principle through an exchange of the Cimpor shares held by Lafarge for certain of Votorantim's assets in Brazil.

Update on Cimpor bid

The last few days have seen further developments in the bid for a stake in Portuguese cement manufacturer, Cimpor.

Materials handling company joins aid effort

Columbus McKinnon Corporation, a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of material handling products, has announced it is contributing more than US$40 000 worth of products to aid the recovery efforts in Haiti.

India’s cement engine powers on

India’s major cement players are responding to strong domestic demand with increased sales.

ICPIC : International Congress on Polymers in Concrete - 10/02/2010

The congress covers all the subjects related with polymers in concrete. These materials are widely used together because the polymers became part of a search for durable and sustainable construction materials.

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NSSGA Annual Convention - 15/02/2010

NSSGA is the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association. The association represents the crushed stone, sand and gravel-or aggregates-industries.

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12th Asia CemenTrade Conference - 24/02/2010

COMING SOON

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2010 Concrete Bridge Conference: “Achieving Smart, Safe, and Sustainable Bridges” - 24/02/2010

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Asia Cement Summit 2010: International Conference on Asian Cement Trade and Analysis - 24/02/2010

The Asia Cement Summit will be the only event in India to encompass all major realms of the cement industry and it’s potential, and is intended at being the largest International conference cum exhibition in Asia. This will be an Annual Trade conference which will be organized every year in major cities of India and Asia.

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