Lafarge convicted of financing militant groups in Syria
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.
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.
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 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.
Research from the University of Dundee shows legacy stockpiles of coal-derived fly ash (CDFA) can meet European standards (EN-450).
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 has participated in the development of the Le Clos Cérès residence in Mauguio, France, supplying concrete to combine architectural excellence and environmental performance.
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.
Breedon Group call for urgent action to ensure a fair and effective outcome for domestic cement producers ahead of the introduction of the UK CBAM on 1 January 2027.
The agreement marks an important milestone in Carbon Upcycling's commercialisation journey by reinforcing the financeability of its technology.
Vateris announce the successful close of its latest funding round, bringing total capital raised to date to US$10 million.
Heidelberg Materials North America announce that it has completed the acquisition of the Edmonton, Alberta, assets of BURNCO.
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that it is welcoming Ciments de Guinée S.A., one of the Republic of Guinea’s leading cement producers, as its newest Corporate Member.
This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you major developments in the cement industry, including Cementos Argos' strategic split, Amrize's sustainability recognition, Holcim's acquisition of Cementos Pacasmayo, and TITAN Group's 2025 Integrated Annual Report. Stay informed with these pivotal updates.
Amrize was recognised at the Slag Cement Association’s (SCA) annual awards programme, receiving top honours in the Lower Carbon Concrete category.
The Board of Directors of Cementos Argos has decided to move forward with its 2030 strategic ambition with the objective of driving value creation in both the US and Latin America.
Today’s high-pressure industrial facilities treat operational continuity as a given, not a goal. Cement producers face relentless loads, abrasive conditions, and unforgiving production schedules conditions that expose the weaknesses of any component not built for the job.
The Amrize Board of Directors has appointed Baris Oran as Chief Financial Officer and a member of the company’s Executive Committee, effective April 1.
Holcim has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo, a leading Peruvian producer of building materials with reported 2025 net sales of US$630 million and an adjusted EBITDA margin of 28%.
TITAN Group has published its 2025 Integrated Annual Report (IAR), presenting the company’s results, strategy execution, governance, sustainability and digitalisation progress, and key achievements for the year ended 31 December 2025.
The World Cement Association (WCA) has welcomed SiloConnect as its newest Associate Corporate Member, strengthening its network of innovative solution providers supporting the digital transformation of the cement industry.
The sector continues to advance more than 120 decarbonisation projects across Europe under its 2050 Roadmap, but each investment depends on a viable business case – the focus of the Cement Action Plan.
This week's edition of The Weekly Brief brings you Cemex's achievement of the highest MSCI ESG rating, Holcim Mexico's innovative water strategy, TURKCIMENTO's call for EU-aligned MRV data recognition, and TotalEnergies and Holcim's launch of Europe's largest floating solar power plant.
The Managing Board and Supervisory Board will propose to the Annual General Meeting on 13 May to distribute a dividend of €3.60 per share for the 2025 financial year.
CURA, developer of breakthrough low-carbon cement technology, and Sylvera, the independent carbon and commodities data provider, today announced its partnership.
Cemex announce that it has been upgraded to AAA from A in the MSCI ESG Ratings assessment, achieving the highest possible rating.