European cement news
MMD Group acquires rights to TraxIQ from Anglo American
MMD Group Limited has signed an agreement with global mining company Anglo American to transfer the intellectual property rights for TraxIQ to MMD.
Commissioner Hoekstra visits Ecocem’s Dunkirk facility to highlight decisive role in Europe’s industrial decarbonisation
Ecocem welcomed the EU Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero, and Clean Growth – Wopke Hoekstra to its flagship production facility in Dunkirk, France, on Tuesday, 14 April.
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.
Hoffmann Green expands partnership with Groupe Angevin via Angevin Île-de-France agreement
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
Research from the University of Dundee shows legacy stockpiles of coal-derived fly ash (CDFA) can meet European standards (EN-450).
Holcim & Geocycle deliver sustainable solutions for 12.6 million t of waste in 2025
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
Cemex has participated in the development of the Le Clos Cérès residence in Mauguio, France, supplying concrete to combine architectural excellence and environmental performance.
Breedon Group calls for urgent action to level the playing field for UK cement
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.
Holcim completes acquisition of majority stake in Cementos Pacasmayo
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)
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.