The Americas

The USGS has released its mineral industry index for cement in September 2015.

Essroc’s Martinsburg and Nazareth cement operations earned the US Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star certification.

The MSHA has reported increased compliance by members in 2015.

Local residents are objecting to Ecocem’s proposed Vallejo plant on environmental grounds.

The 830 ft high Panorama Tower is set to be the tallest skyscraper on the East Coast outside of New York City.

Congress recently passed act that guarantees US$305 billion for America’s surface transportation system over the next five years.

Cemengal has received and fulfilled a number of orders for its Plug&Grind® systems.

MSHA has released a seasonal safety alert

Bipartisan legislation provides five years of funding for nation’s roads and bridges.

Lafarge North America has contributed high-performance concrete to the new University Medical Centre of New Orleans.

The findings of the US Clean Water Act have been made public, allowing operators to see determinations.

Mr. Juan Esteban Calle will take over as CEO for Cementos Argos from April 2016.

Cemex has rehabilitated a road in the small town of Parita, Panama, which is important for the town’s agriculture.

The US EPA has released a proposed rule to clarify air quality standard requirements.

As part of its upgrade and expansion, the Exshaw cement plant has shut down kiln 4, which will be replaced by a new, more environmentally friendly kiln.