Agreement ends mining at Lapis sand mine
The California State Lands Commission has approved an agreement to phase out operations at the Cemex Lapis sand mine in California.
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Ohorongo Cement opens new depot
Ohorongo Cement has opened its new Ondangwa Depot.
Loesche contributes four mills
Loesche is supplying four mills to AUNDE’s new cement plant.
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Encouraging signs in US aggregates demand
There are positive signals for US aggregates demand, according to the boss of the country’s largest producer, Vulcan Materials Co.
Hanson UK disappointed by safety performance
Hanson UK has reported “disappointing” safety performance in 2016, as lost time injuries remain level with the previous year.
South Korea’s construction industry faces slowdown
South Korea’s construction industry will slow over the next few years, as oversupply in the residential sector drags growth down.
Cementos Argos announces positive results
Cementos Argos has released its results for 1H17, indication a good outlook.
Summit’s cement business records growth in 2Q17
Summit Materials’s cement business was boosted by higher sales and pricing in 2Q17, recording a 5.8% rise in net revenues.
Storm damage at Ketton hits Hanson UK’s emissions performance
Storm damage to the main stack at the Ketton cement plant reduced Hanson UK’s alternative fuel use in 2016, raising the carbon emissions from the company’s cement business.
Petron Engineering awarded Kolaghat contract
Petron Engineering had been awarded a contract for civil and engineering works at The Ramco Cements Ltd Kolghat grinding plant expansion project.
Terex Corporation appoints Andrea Rush
Terex Corporation has appointed Andrea Rush to its Board of Directors.
CalPortland in negotiation with Teamsters Local 174
CalPortland is continuing negotiations with Teamsters Local 174 following a strike on 11 August.
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Pioneer Cement orders Claudius Peters cooler
Pioneer Cement has ordered an ETA cooler for its new production line in Punjab, Pakistan. The order came through Chengdu Design & Research Institute.
Cooler upgrade at Askari Cement
Claudius Peters is to upgrade two grate coolers at Askari Cement in Pakistan to its ETA cooler technology.
U.S. Concrete reports net loss
U.S. Concrete has reported its results for 2Q17.
Lafarge Canada partners with Metro Vancouver
Lafarge Canada and Metro Vancouver have formed a partnership to use residuals as WDF.
Sanghi’s profits jump in first quarter of new financial year
Sanghi Industries, a leading cement producer in Gujarat, India, has recorded a 33% rise in net profits in 1QFY18.
FLSmidth continues advancement in 1H17
FLSmidth has released its interim report for 1H17 and 2Q17.
Buzzi Unicem fined by competition authority
Buzzi Unicem has been fined for alleged price fixing by the Italian Antitrust Authority.
New CEO International for HarbisonWalker
HarbisonWalker International has announced Carol R. Jackson as its new CEO.
Italian Antitrust Authority charges Cementir Italia
Cementir Italia has received the final result of the investigation by the Italian Antitrust Authority.
AMETEK Land celebrates 70 years in business
Temperature measurement specialist, AMETEK Land, has marked 70 years since its founding as a spin off from a Sheffield cutlery maker in 1947.
New Concrete Mix Design Manual launched for Nigeria
Lafarge Africa has partnered with COHEN to produce a concrete Mix Design Manual for Nigeria.
JK Lakshmi to install WHR plant
JK Lakshmi Cement has announced plans for new WHR and thermal power plants in Durg.
Cement makers in the Philippines feel the pinch
Lower consumption and prices, combined with increased competition from imports, hit Filipino cement makers in 2Q17.
Cemex helps renovate streets in Mexico City
Cemex will supply over 27 000 m3 of special concrete for renovations in Mexico City.
The voestalpine Group reports increase in revenue and earnings
The voestalpine Group has reported excellent growth during 1Q17/18.
Petcoke markets strong in Asia, but down in Brazil
The petcoke market in key Asian countries showed growth in May, contrasting a decline in both production and demand in Brazil.
JK Lakshmi reports healthy growth
JK Lakshmi Cement has announced its results for 1Q17/18.
Roanoke Cement maintains ENERGY STAR rating
Titan American subsidiary, Roanoke Cement Co., has received ENERGY STAR accreditation for the 11th consecutive year.
Oman Cement continues upgrade work
Oman Cement has continued to upgrade its cement production facilities as its fights against rising input costs.
Growth prospects downgraded for UK construction industry
The CPA has downgraded its forecast for the UK construction industry.
FLSmidth receives order from Cielo Azul Cementos y Calizas SA
FLSmidth has been awarded an order for engineering, procurement and supply of equipment.
Italcementi receives notice of fine
Italcementi has received notice of a fine decision of the Italian Competition Authority.
