Saudi Arabia’s Qassim Cement Company has signed a SAR 400 million (US$107 million) financing agreement with the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to support the construction of a new production line at its cement plant.
In this latest World Cement Spotlight Interview, Senior Editor David Bizley is joined by Jeff Shelton at Dracyon Corp.
Votorantim Cimentos ended the second quarter of 2026 with global net revenue of R$8.2 billion, a 16% increase, excluding the effect of changes in foreign exchange rates, compared to the same period of the previous year.
Cemex will supply 11 000 cubic metres of concrete over a 20-month period, including white concrete for columns and architectural elements, as well as concrete solutions for walls and floors.
EMSTEEL supplied UAE-made rebar and more than 80 000 t of cement for several stations, reinforcing reliance on national industries in strategic projects
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Breedon Group announces an update to its Back British Cement campaign, which was launched in January this year to make the case for urgent action to secure the future of domestic cement production.
Loma Negra announce financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.
Focus on high energy prices, security of supply for green electricity, expansion of grid infrastructure, and reliable framework conditions for new technologies.
ACA’s summer economic forecast predicts no relief from high inflation and elevated interest rates in the short-term for construction, but recession unlikely.
Danielle Tocco, Fluorsid, explains how model predictive control is helping to reduce raw material use while improving process stability and overall sustainability in fluorine production.
Global building materials solutions supplier Cemex announces the opening of a new state-of-the-art facility in Swindon, Wiltshire, dedicated to lower carbon dry mortar and sprayed concrete production.
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