Africa & The Middle East

Weak demand and high inventory levels will force Saudi Cement Company to keep two kilns at its Hofuf plant closed following refurbishment work.

The cement company has reported its financial results for the first half of this year, which reflect the challenging economic conditions presently being felt in Zimbabwe.

A new power plant is to be integrated with Lafarge’s existing 90 MW dual-fuel power plant in Ogun State, adding 220 MW capacity.

Tororo Cement Limited (TCL) has become the latest company to join the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP).

A significant increase in cement exports to neighbouring African countries has earned Ethiopia US$9 million more in the most recent budget year compared to the year earlier.

According to reports, Lafarge Africa Plc has announced the completion of its consolidation exercise, which involved the merging of its Nigerian and South African assets.

According to reports, the South African cement manufacturer has cited slower economic growth and decreased infrastructure spending as reasons for lower cement sales volumes.

Raysut Cement has signed a joint venture agreement with Barwaaquo Cement for the construction of a new packaging and distribution terminal at Berbera port.

The company is in the final stages of a 3600 tpd cement plant in Benin, having commissioned the kiln this summer.

The 6000 tpd line was contracted to Sinoma Nanjing, who reports that ignition and production were successfully achieved in mid-August.

Lafarge Africa has concluded the acquisition of shares in Ashaka Cement Plc, while Lafarge WAPCO plans to train 5000 block makers this year.

The precast concrete market is set to accelerate in GCC countries such as the UAE and Qatar due to major ongoing infrastructure projects.

In the concluding part of this abridged article from World Cement’s September issue, Paul-Maxwell Cook discusses the cement markets in Angola and Cameroon.

According to a report in the Financial Times, the ICD has invested US$300 million in the Nigerian company.

The subsidiary of Germany’s Haver & Boecker will be led by Demelza Mulligan, who takes over from Joachim Hoppe.