The Americas

L. Heath Sampson will assume the role of President and CEO of Advanced Emissions Solutions, Inc, upon the upcoming retirement of Dr Michael D. Durham.

A new report from Lux Research shows how better analytical tools are a competitive advantage in determining sustainability achievements.

USGS data shows a 24% increase in gypsum consumption in the US in 4Q14, attributed to the greater number of housing starts in 2014.

CalPortland has been recognised by the US Environmental Progtection Agency for its ongoing commitment to energy efficiency and its environmental leadership.

In the second part of this abridged article from the April 2015 issue, CalPortland Company talks through the results and feedback it has received from its summer intern programme.

The USGS has released its Mineral Industry Survey for cement in the US and Puerto Rico in December 2015 and full-year 2014.

BASF has expressed its support for the STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead initiative, joining with The Manufacturing Institute to recognise the importance of women in manufacturing and leadership roles.

A round-up of this week’s industry news, from mergers and acquisitions to the Indian cement sector.

Acciona Energía has been awarded the Infraestructura 360° prize by the Inter-American Development Bank for the Eurus wind farm in Oaxaca, Mexico.

The USGS has announced the release of a new report, ‘Recent Trends in Cuba’s Mining and Petroleum Extraction Industries’.

The North American lime company has received approval from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the Graymont Land Transaction Application.

Some key facts on the North American cement sector and related industries, as featured in the April 2015 issue of World Cement magazine.

The Assistant Secretary of Labor for Mine Safety and Health, Joseph A. Main, talked to NSSGA members at the annual convention earlier this month.

Betsy Lamb and Stephen J. Coppinger, CalPortland Company, USA, explain how investing in intern programmes can help the industry to attract and retain a new generation of top talent.

Following a mediation session, McInnis Cement, the CQDE, the CREGIM and Nature Québec have agreed to the formation of an Environmental Committee that will monitor the environmental activities of the Port-Daniel-Gascons plant in Gaspé.