Africa & The Middle East

Nigerian conglomerate BUA Group is currently undergoing talks with China's Sinoma to build two cement plants in East Africa.

Cemex announced the winning contractors from the El Menya governorate who participated in the Collect & Win competition.

PPC has announced the redeployment and promotion of a number of its staff members.

The global gypsum market is valued at US$1.49 billion in 2016.

Challenging market conditions impacted the financial performance in 2015.

Estanda has announced that it has successfully completed a project that aimed to increase the production of clinker in Lafarge Tanzania’s cement plant.

A new report by Timetric’s Construction Intelligence Centre (CIC) indicates that Qatar’s construction has grown, driven by the National Vision 2030

Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index registered a new all-time low on 8 February on muted vessel demand.

Dangote Cement shares jumped 7.8% after the company announced it plans to build new cement plants in Nigeria.

BIMCO has released its latest dry bulk market report.

FLSmidth has signed an EPC contract worth over €200 million, with the Algerian cement producer SARL Amouda Ingineering

The new trailer-based, diesel-powered machines are fitted with a double bellows system and dust filters.

Timetric reveals the results of a survey into the significant factors affecting the choice of contractors and sub-contractors.

UniCem has launched a Community Business Enhancement Initiative tagged ‘Cassava Cluster Scheme’.

Global demand for cement and concrete additives is forecast to grow 7.2% per year through 2019 to US$24.0 billion.