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Asia & Pacific Rim - 30 August 2011

Environmental and business news from across India

Analysts continue to predict a negative outlook for the Indian cement industry, as demand-supply glut continues. Meanwhile, mining has been suspended in Chittorgarh and the Ministry of Environment and Forests has reported that action is being taken against plants that are not complying with emissions standards.

 

Sri Lanka: expansions planned as shortage continues

As reported last week, Sri Lanka is currently experiencing a huge cement shortage, currently estimated at 1 million bags per month. Now, local companies are planning to increase ready-mix facilities and expand cement production capacity.