Haver Engineering has teamed up with TU Bergakademie Freiberg to convey knowledge on the fundamentals of mineral processing machines, cleaning and washing technology, and agglomeration technology.
Lafarge and Holcim have formally notified the European Commission of their proposed merger in order to obtain regulatory approval.
Volvo CE saw stable market growth in North America dented by a faster decline in China and a loss of momentum in Europe in its third quarter results.
Stress costs the UK economy £6.5 billion. The British Safety Council is offering free advice to businesses.
The level of construction contracts awarded increased in September to the value of £5.6 billion – the highest since January.
A round-up of some of the key news stories from the international cement industry, from CCUS to sustainability and resilience.
Arco and the British Occupational Hygiene Society have formed a partnership aimed at raising awareness of the health risks posed by construction dust and reducing the number of construction worker fatalities caused by inhaling hazardous particles.
According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ latest UK Construction Market Survey, workloads grew at the fastest rate since 1994 in 3Q14.
The plant celebrated with a special event at Colwick Hall, inviting past and present employees, local suppliers and councillors.
The UK Minerals Forum Working Group has published a report that examines how a stable and secure supply of minerals can be achieved in order to support the region’s population and economy to 2050.
Siemens integrated drive system reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint.
Nevyanskiy Cementnik recorded a 1% y/y increase in clinker output and a 5% y/y rise in cement output in September 2014, compared to September 2013.
Sales of cement increased by 13.1% y/y in Lanzarote in January – September 2014 but fell by 5.73% y/y in the same period in Morocco.
According to the latest Construction Products Association Autumn Forecasts, the UK construction industry will grow 23% by the end of 2018.
The European Cement Association (CEMBUREAU) is concerned about the GHG emissions reduction, renewables and energy efficiency targets facing the cement industry.