Africa & The Middle East

Votorantim Cimentos have closed the full sale of its assets located in Tunisia to Sinoma Cement Co., Ltd, a cement-based building materials enterprise headquartered in China.

Cemex has signed an agreement with Power China International Group Limited to supply Vertua lower-carbon concrete for the construction of Phase 1 of the Independent Water Producer (IWP) project in Dubai.

Cemex is continuing to improve the cleanliness of the River Nile and transform communities in Egypt through its partnership with VeryNile.

Sandvik Rock Processing has appointed S&R Enterprises to distribute and support its stationary and mobile crushing and screening equipment for the aggregate and construction industry in Southern Africa.

The President of the World Cement Association (WCA), Mr. Wei Rushan, addresses members to highlight the significant transformations shaping the global cement industry.

Heidelberg Materials signs agreement to sell its majority stake of 91% in Cimenterie de Lukala SA to WIH Cement Developing Company Limited.

Holcim has closed the divestment of its business in Kenya through a sale to Amsons Group of its entire 58.6% stake in Bamburi Cement Limited, resulting in cash proceeds of more than US$100 million for Holcim.

The World Cement Association (WCA) has published a landmark white paper authored by its CEO, Ian Riley, analysing the long-term outlook for global cement and clinker demand.

This strategic partnership marks a significant step in Vortex Global’s mission to expand its reach and offer cutting-edge solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of customers across Africa.

Holcim has signed an agreement with Huaxin Cement Ltd to sell its entire 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC, at an equity value of US$1 billion on a 100% basis.

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has launched its international definitions for low carbon cement and concrete.

Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) and its members call for governments and policymakers around the world to help the sector achieve its key decarbonisation goals through implementing key enabling policies.

AVIC International Beijing, in collaboration with Humboldt Wedag GmbH (KHD), has been awarded an order from Ciments de l'Afrique (CIMAF) to build a state-of-the-art 900 tpd clay calcination plant in Burkina Faso.

In a move to enhance its sustainability efforts, Dangote Cement Plc has unveiled a series of initiatives focused on reducing carbon emissions and promoting social responsibility.

Cemex was recognised for its innovative work with the VeryNile initiative in Egypt and placed in the 24th position out of 52 ranked companies.