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      <title>Accomplished construction materials executive joins CarbonCure Board of Directors</title>
      <description>Former Lafarge Canada and Amrize executive David Redfern brings decades of leadership experience in concrete, cement, aggregates, and construction materials.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:20:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New cementitious materials PCR advances environmental reporting</title>
      <description>Streamlining sustainability reporting across the cementitious materials spectrum.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 09:03:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>American Cement Association urges US Senate to pass bipartisan permitting reform legislation</title>
      <description>Bipartisan bill boosts efficiency in the US cement industry.</description>
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      <title>Prometheus Materials appoints new cement, concrete, and biocement leaders </title>
      <description>Prometheus powers up its personnel to support a new phase of commercial scale-up.</description>
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      <title>SESCO welcomes first bulk cement ships to Port Tampa Bay terminal</title>
      <description>The arrival brings the terminal's major assets online and marks the start of full commercial operations.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 09:55:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>CURA raises US$10 Million to advance technology to electrify and decarbonise cement production</title>
      <description>Funding will support CURA’s 100 tpy pilot plant, commercial demonstration facility engineering, and team expansion.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:35:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>St. Marys Cement: McInnis plant presents its alternative low-carbon fuels project </title>
      <description>As part of a public information session, Cement St. Marys presented its energy conversion project to the community, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions at the Ciment McInnis plant in Port-Daniel.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 09:31:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Hoffmann Green reaches a key milestone in the United States </title>
      <description>With the completion of its first construction project using 0% clinker concrete.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Heidelberg Materials takes majority stake in Peru-based Cementos Inka</title>
      <description>Expanding its trading operations with asset-light acquisition.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 08:56:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Fortera and MLC Sign Development Agreement for First Full-Scale Commercial ReAct® Cement Plant</title>
      <description>Fortera and MLC have signed an agreement to develop a commercial facility designed to produce more than 300,000 tons of low-carbon ReAct cement annually. </description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:07:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>New analysis considers climate potential of clay in the cement industry</title>
      <description>New analysis based on data from the Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) shows that commercial-scale calcined clay kiln projects have been announced across every continent.</description>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 08:57:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Holcim Mexico &amp; Geocycle accelerated investments in the circular economy</title>
      <description>These investments incorporate a vision of sustainability and decarbonisation that strengthens capabilities for waste management and recovery while contributing to a circular economy.</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:58:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>ACA Statement regarding petition filed imploring the U.S. Supreme Court to review EPA’s 2024 PM 2.5 Rule  </title>
      <description>The ACA has formally asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a D.C. Circuit decision upholding a Biden-era Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule for fine particulate matter (PM 2.5). </description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2026 10:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Votorantim Cimentos deliver second quarter 2026 financial results </title>
      <description>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.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Loma Negra reports second quarter 2026 financial results</title>
      <description>Loma Negra announce financial results for the three-month period ended June 30, 2026.</description>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 09:09:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>American Cement Association releases summer economic forecast for construction</title>
      <description>ACA’s summer economic forecast predicts no relief from high inflation and elevated interest rates in the short-term for construction, but recession unlikely.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 08:54:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Holcim Mexico invests nearly 200 million pesos to accelerate the circular economy</title>
      <description>As part of its commitment to accelerating the transition to low-carbon construction, Holcim Mexico has announced an investment of nearly 200 million pesos to implement innovative infrastructure in Tecomán, Colima. </description>
      <link>https://www.worldcement.com/the-americas/05082026/holcim-mexico-invests-nearly-200-million-pesos-to-accelerate-the-circular-economy/</link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 08:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Thailand–Canada collaboration pilots carbon capture in cement sector</title>
      <description>Thai Cement Manufacturers Association (TCMA) is advancing Thailand–Canada collaboration by piloting carbon capture technology in the Thai cement industry.</description>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:30:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Inter-American Development Bank recognises Cemex road safety practices in Latin America</title>
      <description>Cemex announced that the Inter-American Development Bank recognised the company’s road safety practices in a regional study on motorcycle safety in Latin America and the Caribbean.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:53:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Heidelberg Materials report second quarter financial results</title>
      <description>Heidelberg Materials posts strong second quarter 2026 growth, with revenue rising to €6.04 billion, supported by strategic acquisitions and continued sustainability progress.</description>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:33:00 GMT</pubDate>
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