PPC, South Africa's largest cement producer, recently received a merger proposal from unlisted rival Afrisam on the condition that Afrisam take a stake in PPC. The proposal will consolidate the interests of South Africa's two largest cement producers in the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), making them the largest shareholders in PIC. The two groups will have a combined share of about 60% of the local cement market.

2014-12-16

According to Vietnamese news, from January to November 2014, Vietnam's cement sales increased by 16%, reaching 64.46 million tons, and the annual sales target was achieved. Among them, the domestic sales volume was 46.16 million tons, with a year-on-year increase of 8%, achieving 94% of the year's target; the export volume was 18.3 million tons, with a year-on-year increase of 43%, surpassing 22% of the year's target.

2014-12-10

Recently, the Tanzania DANGOTE 6000t/d clinker cement production line project contracted by Suzhou Sinoma Construction Co., Ltd. has realized the capping of kiln tail frame and the closure of rotary kiln.

2014-12-04

Italy's Buzzi Unicem acquired all shares of Lafarge Russian cement Uralcement for 104 million euros in cash. After the acquisition, Buzzi Unicem's annual cement production capacity in Russia will be expanded to 4.5 million tons.

2014-12-04

China Aviation International Beijing Company, which joined hands with Humboldt Company of Germany to participate in this exhibition for the first time, focused on promoting the solid waste and hazardous waste alternative fuel treatment technology of Humboldt Company of Germany to domestic and foreign environmental protection counterparts. Here, the reporter of Beijing News Center of China Cement Network had the honor to interview Zhao Gang, the assistant general manager, to further understand the advanced technology of "turning waste into treasure" in the harmless treatment of waste.

2014-12-03

Vietnam's Ministry of Construction said that thanks to the steady growth of exports and the recovery of the domestic economy, the economy is expected to grow by about 5.8% this year and 6.2% next year. Next year, domestic consumption of cement and clinker is expected to reach about 71-73 million tons, with a year-on-year growth rate of 4-7%. Among them, the consumption of the domestic market will reach about 5200-53 million tons, and the rest of the cement will be exported.

2014-12-03

On the morning of November 16, 2014, Myanmar Danduomiao clinker cement production line with a daily output of 5000 tons, which was contracted by Sinoma International (Nanjing) and undertaken by Handan Engineering Construction Branch, was successfully ignited.

2014-11-28

Domestic cement production capacity is set to double in the next few years, driven by a boom in new plant construction driven by rising demand for building materials, according to the Tanzanian government.

2014-11-27

In August last year, Thailand's Siam Group (SCG) announced that it would build its first cement plant in Myanmar in the Moulmein region of Mon State, Myanmar, changing the pattern of exporting cement only to Myanmar for more than two years. The Myanmar market is becoming increasingly attractive for cement producers. With the acceleration of urbanization and the growth of residential housing construction projects, the market demand for building materials is also growing, especially in Yangon, Mandalay and Naypyidaw.

2014-11-26

Cement demand in India is likely to remain subdued in 2015 as government spending remains weak, according to JPMorgan Chase. But demand should pick up from the 2016 fiscal year.

2014-11-25

According to the Ministry of Industry of Myanmar, Myanmar Myint Investment Group Company has cooperated with Anhui Conch Cement Co., Ltd. to build Jiaoshi No.33 Cement Plant into a 5000t/d cement plant.

2014-11-25

Over the past year and a half, Cemex has been an integral part of important infrastructure projects in the UK. From the construction of airport terminals to the renovation of London's 150-year-old sewage treatment system to the construction of remote onshore energy plants, Cemex is affecting the quality of life of the British people all the time.

2014-11-24

Holcim and Lafarge are currently in Conselho Administra tivo de Defesa Econ with the Brazilian antitrust association. The mica negotiates a merger agreement.

2014-11-21

On November 20, 2014, Mr. Gu Shan, the French Ambassador to China, held a ceremony at his residence for Ms. Zhou Haihong, the former senior vice president of Lafarge Ryan, to award her the rank of officer.

2014-11-21

According to preliminary statistics released by the U.S. Geological Survey on November 17, shipments of Portland cement and blended cement from the United States and Puerto Rico totaled 66.292 million tons in the first three quarters of this year, including 60.916 million tons in domestic shipments and 5.376 million tons in exports.

2014-11-20

Iran's annual cement exports are expected to reach 120 million tons by 2025, according to Mohammad Reza Nematzadeh, Iran's minister of industry, mining and trade.

2014-11-18

Vietnam Cement Association said that in 2014, Vietnam's cement and clinker exports will reach 20 million to 21 million tons, about $1 billion, an increase of more than 15% over the same period last year. According to the preliminary statistics of the General Administration of Customs, the shipment volume and amount of cement and clinker from January to October increased compared with the same period last year, and the shipment volume of cement and aggregate reached nearly 18 million tons.

2014-11-18

The annual fiscal report for 2012-2013 shows that manufacturing accounted for 13.2% of Pakistan's gross domestic product (GDP), with large manufacturing industries dominating (10.6% of GDP and 81% of manufacturing as a whole). Manufacturing accounts for 13.8% of the job market. As the cornerstone industry of national economic prosperity, the development of manufacturing industry is very important.

2014-11-10

Italia's third-quarter earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization were 166.3 million euros, up from 166.1 million euros in the same period last year. Operating income was 1,067.3 million euros, up 0.7% from 1,059.4 million euros in the same period last year. The increase in profit was mainly due to a non-recurring gain of € 0.8 million. The decline of exchange rate has become the main factor restricting the growth of performance.

2014-11-10

Holcim and Lafarge said on October 28 that they had formally notified the European Commission of their merger plans, which would create the world's largest cement group.

2014-11-07