Africa & The Middle East - 14 July 2015

Euronext has congratulated the new LafargeHolcim Group on its successful merger and inclusion in the CAC 40 index.

In Q1 and Q2, Steppe Cement Ltd sold 717 654 t of cement for 8277 million Tenge.

Saudi Cement and Hail Cement have both reported declines in net profit for the quarter ending 30 June.

Christian Pfeiffer, Germany, signs a contract to deliver and construct two coal mills, both rated for outputs of 35 tph of coal, for Amreyah Cement Co. in Egypt.

According to reports, PPC subsidiary CIMERWA has launched a new cement production line, increasing capacity to 600 000 tpy.