Africa & The Middle East

Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe is to receive a US$ 3 million injection of capital from the Lafarge Group for recapitalisation of its operations to improve efficiency.

Gulf Cement Company, Qatar, is looking to increase its production capacity to 12 000 tpd, as a second production line is due to come online in 2011.

In a few weeks Habesha Cement will announce who has won the the contract to supervise the construction of Habesha’s new 1.2 million tpa cement plant in Eithiopia.

Possible health tax on cement companies, and Egypt set to reissue two licences.

Egypt’s first privately owned wind farm is to be built by Italcementi in the Gulf of Suez.

Dangote Cement’s Benue Cement Company has posted a massive 205% increase in profits for FY2009.

Attock Cement and Al-Abbas Cement have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Attock Cement’s proposed acquisition of Al-Abbas

A new report provides a comprehensive review of the Saudi cement market, which, despite excess capacity, still remains one of the strongest globally.

In Mozambique, Matola Cement is set to double production, while in Nigeria the Bua Group will expand the Sokoto Cement plant.

In Benin, ongoing power shortages have brought 75% of cement plants in the country to a standstill, according to reports.

The new JV Emirates Cement plant has been officially opened in Fujairah, UAE.

The East African Community (EAC) cement market looks set for increased capacities by leading suppliers, which could lead to a fierce price war.

On 17 March, South Africa and the European Investment Bank (EIB) reaffirmed their mutual commitment to a continued close partnership and cooperation.

East Africa Portland Cement Company (EAPCC) has been forced to put out a tender for the supply of clinker as a result of its new clinker kiln suffering delays construction.

FLSmidth has received a contract from Fabrica De Cimento Do Kwanza-Sul SA, Angola, for the operation and maintenance of its 4200 tpd cement plant.