Steppe Cement reports positive 1H18
Cement sales volumes and revenues were both up year on year in the first six months of 2018 at Kazakhstani cement producer, Steppe Cement.
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Japanese cement production down in May
Japanese cement production registered a 2.1% year-on-year fall in May to 4.8 million t.
Taiwan Cement in talks with Sanko on potential partnership
Taiwan Cement believes a partnership with Turkish conglomerate Sanko Holding S.A. will help boost its international visibility.
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RHI Magnesita invests in Chinese dolomite plant in Chizhou
RHI Magnesita, the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and services, is set to increase investment in the Chinese market by investing above $ 20 million in its dolomite plant in Chizhou, Anhui Province in China.
CR Cement and Siemens sign strategic agreement
China Resources Cement and Siemens signed a strategic cooperation agreement at the first Belt and Road International Summit.
CEMEX Philippines CEO meets Cebu governor
The CEO and President of CEMEX Philippines, Ignacio Mijares, confirmed the company’s support for the local economy in a meeting with the provincial governor of Cebu.
Japanese cement production continues to recover
Japanese cement production was up 3.6% in April, continuing a recovery after a poor first two months of the year.
CEO and Director of Adelaide Brighton step down
Non-Executive Director, Mr Graeme Pettigrew, and, CEO, Martin Brydon, are set to retire.
Adelaide Brighton agrees to major cement contract
Adelaide Brighton sings a contract with BHP Billiton Limited to continue supplying cement and lime for BHP’s Olympic Dam mine.
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CNBM announces changes to board
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Holcim Philippines reports 1Q18 performance
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Steppe Cement reports rising sales but weaker pricing
Kazakh cement production, Steppe Cement, has reported a significant increase in year-on-year sales in 1Q18, although prices slid.
Japanese cement production bounces back in March
Japanese cement production recovered slightly in March after two consecutive monthly declines.