Africa & The Middle East

East African Portland Cement aims to sell land and lose 1000 workers to cut debt and try to revive its fortunes.

The production of cement is thought to produce 5% of all global greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuels and plants.

HC Trading and Interbulk Trading have merged their operations following the acquisition of Italcementi by HeidelbergCement Group.

Cement maker’s financing costs surge.

LafargeHolcim has rejected suggestions that Syrian operations in 2013 – 2014 may have contributed to financing Islamic State militants.

Two human rights groups have announced that they had filed a legal complaint in Paris against Lafarge.

LafargeHolcim has hit its stride.

Ameryah Cimpor Cement Company received an SLV Cement system from Cachapuz Bilanciai.

SEA-Invest have placed an order for an Eco Hopper from SAMSON Materials Handling, destined for operation in the Ivory Coast.

Aliko Dangote has announced that the disruption of gas pipelines by the Niger Delta Avengers is behind the recent cement price increase in the market.

Infographic produced by World Cement for the November Issue

Dangote Cement Plc has declared an increased revenue of N442.09 billion in the last nine months.

Yamato Battirossi and Elena Dmitrieva, FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance, Denmark, reveal how third-party operation of cement plants can provide greater stability in uncertain times.

Yamato Battirossi and Elena Dmitrieva, FLSmidth Operation & Maintenance, Denmark, reveal how third-party operation of cement plants can provide greater stability in uncertain times.

Significant improvement in sales volumes, revenue, and operating income after first-time consolidation of Italcementi.