Africa & The Middle East

Alkhalij Cement Company, Qatar, has reportedly invested in a new production line to increase capacity.

Aliko Dangote has reiterated his request to the government to opt for concrete roads rather than bitumen.

Qalaa Holdings has released its consolidated financial results for the quarter ending 30 June 2015.

Cimenfort Cement plant in Angola aims to reach 1.4 million tpy from January 2016 as part of second phase of expansion.

PPC has welcomed disadvantaged students at its Jupiter plant for a day of learning and fun.

Lafarge announced the launch of a tender offer to repurchase parts of notes maturing in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

Aliko Dangote intends to launch several new cement and sugar plants as well as mines across Africa.

14 of the major economies in the Middle East and Africa are planning to invest over US$1.82 trillion.

Lafarge Cement Tanzania has donated a clean water project to a village near its Mbeya plant.

Twin-shaft batch mixer from BHS-Sonthofen proves its worth in providing concrete for the third largest mosque in the world.

Following the announcement from Dangote Cement that prices would be cut by N300 per bag, BUA Group has announced plans to up capacity and hopefully double market share.

Qalaa Holdings convened a conference to lay the groundwork to stimulate trade between Egypt and East Africa.

The mill forms part of the Kazakhstan Standard Cement 2nd Line 1 MTPA Clinker Production Line Project.

In an interview with Reuters, the Kenyan company’s Managing Director said that the launch of the new clinker line would contribute to a stronger second half.

AFDB President Akinwumi A. Adesina pushes for a new deal on energy for Africa and a binding agreement at COP21.