The Americas

At the NIOSH workshop on health and safety for underground mines, the NSSGA’s Occupational Health Programme came into focus.

OneStone Consulting has released its ‘White Cement Outlook 2020’ report on the growth and recovery of the white cement industry.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) broke federal anti-lobbying laws during the Waters of the US (WOTUS) rulemaking

Fiber cement products demand is forecast to grow 5.8% annually through 2019 to 2.9 billion square feet, valued at US$2.2 billion.

The decision involves the divestiture of certain assets in the Portneuf region.

Sika opens its second new mortar plant in North America.

Timetric has released its CRI for 4Q15, indicating that risk has eased across emerging markets.

NSSGA experts offered a positive outlook for the entire aggregates industry during a webinar on 9 December.

WTW Engineering has celebrated its 20th anniversary this year and MHC Group has celebrated its 10th anniversary.

Cementir Holdings has released its prediction for 2016, as well as announcing the restructuring of the company in January.

Sandvik Construction held a series of seminars in Argentina and Brazil in October and November.

According to the PCA, a rise in cement consumption is expected following the passage of the five-year transportation bill.

The NSSGA has received an award in recognition of its efforts to involve members in federal policy-making.

The informative series builds on the more than two-decade tradition of Cemex’s celebrated 20-volume Conservation Book Series.

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