EPA confirms GhGs harmful to human health
The EPA issued a statement on Monday (7 December) that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health.
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The EPA issued a statement on Monday (7 December) that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health.
The first batch of cement has left Florida’s Port Everglades heading for Panama, as part of Titan Cement’s export project.
Geo-Green CreteTM is to hit the small screen in a US television documentary about energy efficient homes.
In a webcast out yesterday (9th December), the PCA looks at the future for the US cement industry, which ought to be bright. From 2010, demand is predicted to increase year-on-year through 2011 and 2012.
Although recent economic news and activity may suggest a technical end to the 'Great Recession,' the conditions facing the construction industry are likely to remain weak for another year or more, causing a drag on cement consumption, according to the most recent economic forecast from the Portland Cement Association (PCA).
Working with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), US cement producers continue to improve their energy efficiency and make other environmental strides. In little more than a decade, the industry has reduced its energy intensity by 10%, as improvements made by proactive companies have transformed the industry’s energy performance.
FLSmidth has signed a contract with Chinese-owned Minera Chinalco Peru for equipment for its Toromocho copper mine.
Construction of the EURUS wind farm project was completed on 15 November 2009. The wind farm will supply approximately 25% of Cemex’s energy needs in its Mexican cement plants.
Peru’s second largest cement producer has revealed plans to invest some US$ 300 million to develop and phosphate mine and processing plant.
Erdene Resource Development Corp. has provided an update on its principal projects in conjunction with the release of its third quarter 2009 financial results.
Massey Energy Co. has completed the acquisition of metallurgical and steam coal reserves from now-bankrupt Appalachian Fuels, LLC and its affiliates.
The Vancouver Sun has named Polaris Minerals as the fourth fastest-growing company in British Colombia. The company, which has only been operating for two years, is surviving well, despite the downturn in the market this year.