The Americas

Cemex is to provide technical advise for projects under the Clean Energy Fund.

Cement and concrete sales increase for Cementos Argos ahead of capacity expansion plans in Colombia.

The Portland Cement Association and Mine Safety and Health Administration have re-signed their 2008 cooperation agreement.

Mexico’s Elementia has launched a new cement firm, Cementos Fortaleza, which will begin operations in December.

Cemex 3Q12 results reveal an increase in net sales and operating EBITDA.

With more deliveries planned for the coming months, Liebherr’s upward trend in North American sales looks set to continue.

After doubts as to the solidity of a new cement supply deal between Venezuela and Caribbean Cement Company, Hugo Chavez’s victory should mean that it can move ahead.

A round-up of cement sales statistics in South America.

Peter Ion offers an overview of emissions regulations affecting the cement industries of North America and Europe.

Caribbean Cement Company Limited (CCC) has been counting on a new supply agreement with Venezuela to reboot sales and reinvigorate its cash flow, but with Venezuela’s national elections looming and the deal still not finalised, the situation is uncertain.

Following the agreement of its recent refinancing deal, Cemex announces the issue of US$1.5 billion in senior secured notes.

A consultant’s view of importing machinery into Latin America.

The company predicts that its EBITDA will grow by 9% in 3Q12.

A consultant’s view of importing machinery into Latin America.

Dust Control Technology explain how its dust suppression system has helped to reduce shutdowns at Linwood Mining’s limestone plant.