Africa & The Middle East

According to reports, Dangote plans to invest in cement, coal and power in the country.

On 5 August 2015, the Prime Minister of Congo Mr. Matata hosted Mr. Song Shoushun, the chairman of Sinoma International.

Cement news from Ghana, Egypt and Algeria.

Bamburi Cement Ltd has announced a twelve percent increase in revenue in its half year results for the period January to June 2015.

Dangote Cement has officially opened the 1.5 million tpy grinding plant in Douala.

Gebr. Pfeiffer SE will supply a sixth mill to Iraq.

World demand for cement is projected to rise 4.5% per year to 5.2 billion metric t in 2019.

Dangote Cement has signed contracts for 10 new cement plants in Africa and Nepal.

Dangote Cement is reportedly to sign contracts with Sinoma International Engineering today for seven new cement projects.

Bloomberg is reporting that Aliko Dangote is pushing to dominate Africa’s cement market.

East Africa Portland Cement Company has appointed an ex-Lafarge exec as its new Chief Operating Officer.

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Rwanda's only cement manufacturer CIMERWA Ltd, has officially unveiled a new plant expected to increase production.

Cimpor's results in the first half of the year reflect the company’s responsiveness to the challenges of different market rates.

The motor specialist had been commissioned to manufacture an exact replica of the plant's mill drive.