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Lafarge convicted of financing militant groups in Syria

Tuesday 14 April 2026 09:55

French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty by a Paris court of paying millions in protection money to jihadist groups to keep its Syrian factory running during the country's civil war.

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Why cement producers are reframing energy efficiency as an operational strategy

Tuesday 14 April 2026 09:11

Explore how cement producers can improve energy visibility, reduce operating costs, and support decarbonisation goals with a more connected approach to energy efficiency, in Yokogawa’s new eBook, ‘Beyond Compliance: Lower Operating Costs Through Energy Efficiency’.

Hoffmann Green expands partnership with Groupe Angevin via Angevin Île-de-France agreement

Monday 13 April 2026 09:01

Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies announce the strengthening of its partnership with the Groupe Angevin through the signing of a new agreement with its subsidiary Angevin Île-de-France.

Preliminary findings show strong potential for recovered fly ash in unlocking a low-carbon future

Monday 13 April 2026 08:31

Research from the University of Dundee shows legacy stockpiles of coal-derived fly ash (CDFA) can meet European standards (EN-450).

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Holcim & Geocycle deliver sustainable solutions for 12.6 million t of waste in 2025

Friday 10 April 2026 09:06

In an unprecedented effort to curb the global waste crisis, Geocycle announced it has reached the figure of 12.6 million t of waste managed and transformed into resources used for cement manufacturing.

Cemex delivers sustainable concrete expertise for Mauguio’s Le Clos Cérès development

Friday 10 April 2026 08:35

Cemex has participated in the development of the Le Clos Cérès residence in Mauguio, France, supplying concrete to combine architectural excellence and environmental performance.

The Weekly Brief: Breedon Group's Call & Key Investments in Cement

Thursday 09 April 2026 11:30

This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you pressing updates as Breedon Group urges action for fair competition in UK cement, alongside significant investments in clean manufacturing by Carbon Upcycling and Vateris, plus Heidelberg Materials' newest acquisition in North America.