WCA President outlines vision for the future of the global cement industry at annual General Assembly
The World Cement Association (WCA) concluded its 9th General Assembly (GA), held virtually on 21 July.
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Global Innovation Challenge launches a new search for AI solutions that enable low-carbon cement and concrete
The Innovandi Open Challenge is GCCA’s industry accelerator which partners start-ups with member companies to develop and scale technologies to help the industry reach net zero.
Ciments de Guinée S.A. becomes a corporate member of the World Cement Association
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that it is welcoming Ciments de Guinée S.A., one of the Republic of Guinea’s leading cement producers, as its newest Corporate Member.
Cemex announce its results for the fourth quarter and full-year of 2025
With momentum building in the second half of the year, supported by a recovery in Mexico and solid performance in EMEA, fourth quarter net sales and EBITDA increased at a double-digit rate.
SIKA expands its global manufacturing footprint across growth markets with five new plants
Sika has expanded its global manufacturing network with the opening of five new sites located in the US, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania.
Cabo Verde Prime Minister visits CIMPOR’s €6.75 million investment in Santo Antão
The Prime Minister of Cabo Verde, Ulisses Correia e Silva, visited CIMPOR's pozzolanic cement grinding plant in Santo Antão (Cabo Verde) to learn about the €6.75 million investment project.
The agenda for EnviroTech 2026 is now live!
World Cement's flagship decarbonisation-focused conference coming up on 15-18 March. Check out the agenda and register today!
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RHI Magnesita strengthens operations in ME, Türkiye, and Africa
RHI Magnesita has strengthened its operations in the Middle East, Türkiye, and Africa (META) region by setting up a new business unit headquartered in Dubai.
Cement industry reports 25% CO2 intensity reduction: calls for urgent government action to accelerate net zero mission
New GCCA report demonstrates decarbonisation action of global cement industry and the required government policies to accelerate net zero progress.
Cementir Group expands D-Carb family in MEA markets
Cementir Group is expanding its D-Carb® low-carbon portfolio with two new white cements produced at Sinai White Cement Company, now launched across the Middle East and Africa.
“Go Pink!” with Martin Engineering for October Breast Cancer Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month around the world, so Martin is replacing its iconic orange paint with pink on selected products.
GCCA launch global initiative to drive decarbonisation
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched a new initiative and category of membership – Net Zero Value Chain Partners (NZVCP) – to support and help deliver the industry’s net zero mission.
GCCA: Concrete in Life global photography competition launches
Run by the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), the competition is open to everyone - professionals, amateurs, or anyone with a smart phone, and entry to the competition is free.
Holcim closes Nigeria divestment
Holcim has completed the divestment of its Nigeria business, selling its entire 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement.
Lafarge Africa report Q2 financial results
Lafarge Africa Plc has recorded sales revenue of approximately US$179 million for the second quarter of the 2025 financial year.