According to reports, Dangote Cement will sign multiple contracts with Sinoma International Engineering Co. today for new cement plants across Africa. The contracts, worth US$4.34 billion, are for cement plants in Mali, Senegal, Cameroon, Niger, Kenya, Ethiopia, Zambia and Nepal.
Dangote Cement has expanded rapidly in recent years, building up nearly 50 million t of cement production capacity. These latest contracts would add a further 25 million t, according to reports.
The Nigerian cement producer is set to hold the official opening for its plant in Cameroon on 27 August.