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Despite the weak performance in December, Argentina's cement demand grew by 5.5% year-on-year in 2025, from 9.499 million tons in 2024 to 10.017 million tons.

2026-01-22 17:17:01

This program covers all groups of people, mainly through subsidies and loans, significantly reducing the threshold for homeowners to install heat pumps, solar photovoltaic and energy storage systems, providing direct housing renovation support for low-income families and energy-poor families, and through the introduction of new regulatory requirements, urging landlords to increase investment in housing upgrading, in order to reduce the energy bills of renters and social housing residents.

2026-01-22 16:05:28

China Construction Western Construction held a series of meetings in 2026 to summarize the achievements of the 14th Five-Year Plan and deploy the beginning of the 15th Five-Year Plan, emphasizing the leadership of Party building, quality and efficiency improvement, transformation and upgrading, innovation drive and cultural remodeling, so as to promote high-quality development.

2026-01-22 11:34:47

In October 2025, Senegal's national cement sales reached 590900 tons, an increase of 10.1% over the same period last year.

2026-01-15 17:28:17

On January 12, 2026, local television news in Ohio reported that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced that he had sued a solar energy company for "high-pressure sales" and false and misleading publicity when selling products to Ohio customers.

2026-01-13 15:45:26

On the evening of January 5, Penghui Energy announced that it planned to hire Ernst & Young Hong Kong as an audit institution for H-share issuance and listing, and planned to hold the first provisional shareholders'meeting in 2026 to consider 13 major bills in the near future, formally launching the "A + H" dual capital market layout. Previously, the company has disclosed plans to issue H shares overseas and list them on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Penghui Energy was founded in 2001 and listed on the GEM in 2015, mainly engaged in battery business. In the first three quarters of 2025, revenue and net profit increased year-on-year, while in the third quarter, the performance was outstanding, and the net profit deducted from non-profits increased sharply year-on-year.

2026-01-06 11:43:44

Yongxiang Photovoltaic Technology won the annual Excellent Supplier Award of Turkey CW Company for its excellent product quality and service, demonstrating its international competitiveness and leading position in the industry.

2026-01-06 10:53:03

Gezhouba Cement has been inheriting the spirit of "perseverance" for 55 years, serving big country projects with special cement, realizing green, intelligent and international development through transformation, and moving towards a new chapter of high-quality development.

2026-01-01 13:14:11

Vietnam's cement and clinker exports continued to grow strongly in November 2025, with a monthly export volume of 3.55 million tons, a sharp increase of 61.9% year-on-year, and a steady increase of 2.4% year-on-year.

2025-12-30 09:37:00

The report showed that due to attacks on power generation facilities and power transmission and distribution networks in several regions, user signals in Donetsk, Odessa, Nikolayev, Kherson and Kharkov were cut off, and power engineers were working hard to carry out repair work as soon as possible.

2025-12-26 17:26:59

Azerbaijan's cement industry will maintain a steady export growth trend in 2025. Statistics from the State Customs Committee show that in the first 11 months of this year, Azerbaijan exported 869700 tons of cement and clinker, with an export scale of 54.418 million US dollars, an increase of 12.4% and 13.1% respectively over the same period last year.

2025-12-24 15:50:50

From December 22 to 23, the National Conference on Urban and Rural Housing Construction was held in Beijing. Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, the conference comprehensively implemented the spirit of the 20th and 20th Plenary sessions of the CPC, conscientiously implemented the spirit of the Central Economic Work Conference and the Central Urban Work Conference, comprehensively reviewed the work in 2025, systematically summarized the achievements of housing construction in urban and rural areas during the 14th Five-Year Plan period, and made a comprehensive review of the achievements of housing construction in urban and rural areas during the 14th Five-Year Plan period. To study and deploy the key tasks of the 15th Five-Year Plan period and 2026. Ni Hong, Secretary and Minister of the Party Group of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, made a work report, and members of the Party Group, vice-ministers and chief engineers of the Ministry attended the meeting.

2025-12-24 09:57:08

According to foreign media reports, the Canadian International Trade Court has launched a mid-term review of its "anti-dumping and countervailing order on solar modules and laminates originating in or exported from China".

2025-12-16 14:53:19

Qiu Tiangen, Chairman of Huadian Haitou, was invited to attend the ceremony on behalf of Huadian Jizak 500MW Photovoltaic Project.

2025-12-15 10:10:11

According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, domestic cement shipments surged 15% year-on-year to 3.926 million tons in October, pushing total cement shipments up 6% to 4.754 million tons..

2025-12-04 15:39:34

According to foreign media reports, on December 2, Sunman, a Chinese photovoltaic company, will build a 500 MW solar module plant in Hunter Valley, Australia, which has received 151 million Australian yuan from the Australian government and 20 million Australian yuan from the New South Wales government.

2025-12-04 09:56:28

According to foreign media reports, the Arab Bank of Oman signed a $200 million (about 1.413 billion yuan) financing agreement with United Solar Polysilicon Company to help the company develop its polysilicon manufacturing plant in Oman. It is reported that the signing ceremony was held in Oman on November 17, 2025.

2025-12-03 10:51:37

On November 26, local time, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced a one-year extension of tariff exemptions for some Chinese industrial and medical imports, extending 301 tariff exemptions for 178 products scheduled to expire on November 29, 2025 to November 10, 2026.

2025-11-28 16:33:23

According to foreign media reports, on November 24, Moroccan Minister Karim Zidane signed an investment agreement with GPM Holding Group to build a polysilicon production plant with an annual output of 30,000 tons in Morocco.

2025-11-25 17:56:45

On November 18, the Chengdu Declaration on "Breaking the Involution Competition and Building the Cornerstone of Global Energy Security" was officially released.

2025-11-19 11:26:27

From January to September 2025, the total export volume of Uzbekistan's cement was close to 1.1 million tons, with a total export volume of 44.4 million US dollars, an increase of nearly four times over the same period last year. Among them, Kyrgyzstan is the largest export destination country, with an export volume of 488700 tons.

2025-11-17 16:15:57

In October 2025, Vietnam's export volume of cement and clinker reached 3.5 million tons, with an export value of 128 million US dollars, an increase of 30% and 20% respectively. This one-month performance not only continues the good trend of the whole year, but also releases a positive signal of market recovery.

2025-11-17 16:01:41

On November 11, local time, Adani Group, an Indian company, recently announced its entry into the energy storage industry. Adani has revealed that it has launched its first battery energy storage system with a capacity of 1,126 MW/3,530 MWh at the company's renewable energy park in Gujarat.

2025-11-17 09:03:03

The merger also reflects the strategic approach of Ras Al Khaimah to support local companies and promote their global partnerships, helping to promote economic growth, expand investment opportunities and consolidate the emirate's reputation as a preferred destination for business, industry and innovation.

2025-11-05 13:16:23

VAN Cement Plant, the largest cement production line in Iraq, was officially put into operation, which is an important milestone in Iraq's economic development. The plant, built by VAN Industrial Investment and Integrated Trading Company, has a daily clinker production capacity of 7,000 tons and can produce sulfate-resistant cement and other types of cement to meet Iraq's domestic needs. The project is an important step in Iraq's infrastructure and long-term economic growth, and will inject momentum into economic development after full production. VAN was founded in 1999, and in 2020, VAN Steel Plant was established in Timal Industrial Park to expand its industrial territory.

2025-11-05 10:26:00

According to local media reports, South Korea's Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Livestock and Food Song Meiling recently visited the "Agricultural and Light Complementary Demonstration Complex" in Wucangyi, Cheongju City, North Chungcheong Province.

2025-11-03 09:18:42

This week, the cement market in Pakistan continued to fluctuate, and cement prices rose slightly. The increase was mainly attributed to the increase in production costs and import costs. At present, the average retail price of 50 kg cement bags in the market is in the range of Rs 1,340 to Rs 1,440, but the actual price varies by brand and region. This price dynamic reflects the significant impact of cost factors on the cement market in Pakistan, and the subsequent market trend may still be affected by various factors such as cost.

2025-10-27 17:03:04

The Serbian Ministry of Economy has agreed to provide Lafarge Serbia with a subsidy of 10.6 million euros to help it build a cement plant in the city of Obrenovac. Lafarge Serbia belongs to Holcim Group and plans to invest 112.25 million euros by the end of 2027. The company promises to expand its staff, and the Ministry of Economic Affairs will pay subsidies in installments from 2026 to 2028, accounting for 9.46% of the total investment. The new plant will produce cement from ash from a nearby thermal power plant, and EPS has signed a contract to sell the ash. Lafarge also acquired quarries to improve its logistics chain. It has a cement plant in Beqiun, and its revenue and net profit in 2024 are higher than previous year.

2025-10-27 15:40:58

Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, Iran's cement industry has made remarkable achievements and become one of the major producers in Asia and the Middle East. It has more than 70 factories with a nominal annual capacity of about 90 million tons and exports 12-15 million tons annually. Geographically, Iran is rich in limestone resources, which lays the foundation for the government's early investment. Its production supports a wide range of economic activities, reduces import dependence and creates employment. The continuous improvement of the cement plant's technical and operational capabilities and its ability to respond flexibly to market changes are a strong proof of Iran's industrial potential, with lasting economic significance and strategic value.

2025-10-27 15:08:12

Mexico's Ministry of Energy issued the 2025-2030 National Power System Development Plan (Prosener), which prioritizes renewable energy and energy storage. It plans to add 6.4G W to 9.55 GW of installed capacity, 96% of which will come from solar and wind energy, and the proportion of clean energy generation is expected to reach 38% by 2030. Promote project construction through public-private integration, emphasize the use of energy storage to enhance the flexibility of the power grid, and retain natural gas as a regulating power source. To maintain the mixed electricity market model, CFE power supply accounts for more than 54%. Many institutions are more optimistic about the growth forecast of photovoltaic, and plan to plan a diversified energy structure such as hydropower.

2025-10-27 09:08:03

The chief executive of CIMERWA, a Rwandan cement manufacturer, announced that the company plans to invest about $190 million to build a clinker plant, which is expected to operate within two years and produce 60,000 tons of clinker per month. After the plant is put into operation, it will save Rwanda about US $2.88 billion in foreign exchange expenditure in the next 25 years, and also enable the country to become a net exporter from a clinker importer. In the nine months ended June 30, 2025, the company's revenue increased by 50%, but its pre-tax profit decreased by 23%, mainly due to the increase in input costs and the depreciation of Lurang. The purpose of building the clinker plant is to solve the import dependence, meet the local demand and export. The company has confidence in its future development.

2025-10-16 14:20:16

Egypt plans to issue two new cement plant licenses by the end of the year, aiming to curb the rise in domestic cement prices and enhance the industry's ability to meet regional demand. The plan coincides with an expected surge in construction projects in Egypt and elsewhere. The local cement company agreed to release it after a meeting with the Minister of Industry. At present, the price of cement in the local market has risen sharply, with the ex-factory price soaring 47% to 4057 Egyptian pounds per ton this week compared with the same period last year. The two new plants are expected to increase production by 1.5 million to 2 million tons annually, and Egyptian cement demand is expected to increase from 47 million tons to 52 million tons by the end of 2025.

2025-10-16 13:04:42

According to foreign media reports, the United States Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has officially suspended the "Esmeralda 7" solar project, the reason for the suspension has not yet been announced. The project was expected to set a record and become the largest solar power facility in the United States.

2025-10-13 09:00:07

According to foreign media reports, on October 6, SMA Solar, a German solar inverter manufacturer, announced that by the end of 2026, it would lay off about 300 people in Germany and about 50 people in the international market.

2025-10-10 17:43:02

French energy giant Total Energies signed an agreement to sell 50% of its 1.4G W solar portfolio in North America to private equity firm KKR for $950 million, foreign media reported. Including debt, the deal is worth $1.25 billion.

2025-09-30 10:20:05

Jidong Equipment Co., Ltd. signed the main equipment supply contract for the new 3000 t/d cement production line project in Kyrgyzstan, covering five main equipment including raw material vertical mill, coal vertical mill, rotary kiln, grate cooler and cement final powder vertical mill, among which the new generation of high-efficiency grate cooler, a key scientific research achievement transformation project of BBMG Group, has achieved the "first order" overseas.

2025-09-28 09:56:41

Recently, the commencement ceremony of 100MW (Phase II) photovoltaic power generation project in Hanbei Town, Wuxiang County, Changzhi City, Shanxi Province, was solemnly held in Hanbei Phase I Photovoltaic Power Station, Wuxiang.

2025-09-20 15:02:21

On August 11, Brunei's Borneo Bulletin reported that the foundation laying ceremony of Brunei's 30 MW solar photovoltaic power plant was held, marking a new stage in the country's clean energy development. The vice minister of the Ministry of Finance and Economics presided over the meeting and senior government officials attended. The power station is located in the village of Belimbin, which is the largest solar energy project in Brunei at present. Developed by Seri Suria Power and built by Serikandi Solarvest. It is expected to be put into operation by the end of 2026, generating more than 64 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which can meet the needs of 10000 households and reduce carbon by 41000 tons. As a key project to achieve the 2035 target, it will supply power, create jobs and help energy transformation.

2025-09-09 09:29:08

In the first half of 2025, CNBM achieved an operating income of 83.28 billion yuan, a slight decrease of 0.23%, basically the same as the same period last year; the net profit attributable to the parent company was 1.36 billion yuan, turning losses into profits by a large margin.

2025-09-09 09:18:27

What is happening in the cement industry?

2025-09-09 07:02:03

Recently, Ibrahim, Minister of Industry and Trade of Sierra Leone, accompanied by Ambassador to Asia and Director-General of the Ministry of Industry and Trade, visited Tianrui Cement in Dalian. Accompanied by Ding Junfeng, General Manager of Cement Group, Zhou Haitao, Director of Marketing Department, and Gao Yunhong, General Manager of Dalian Tianrui Cement.

2025-09-08 13:10:58

The cement sent to Laicheng will directly help the local infrastructure construction, become a link between "Fujian Manufacturing" and Papua New Guinea's development needs, and also a vivid practice for enterprises to respond to the "the Belt and Road" initiative and deepen international economic and trade cooperation.

2025-09-05 08:51:34

Recently, Ibrahim Sesay, Minister of Trade and Industry of the Republic of Sierra Leone, accompanied by Ambassador to China Abu Bakar Karim, visited Dalian Tianrui Cement. Accompanied by Ding Junfeng, General Manager of Tianrui Cement Group, Zhou Haitao, Director of Marketing Department, and Gao Yunhong, General Manager of Dalian Tianrui Cement.

2025-09-02 17:27:52

Following the successful export of Dongfang Hope Baotou Aluminum Fly Ash Aerated Blocks to Mongolia, Dongfang Hope Guyang Cement Products have also been successfully exported to Mongolia recently and completed the delivery and acceptance. This is the first time that the company's cement products have gone abroad, which fully reflects the recognition of the "Oriental Hope" cement brand in the international market. The company will take this opportunity to explore the surrounding port market, expand the cement sales area, enhance the market influence of products, and lay a solid foundation for the enterprise's globalization strategy.

2025-09-02 09:04:58

This export not only brings direct economic benefits to the group, but also accumulates foreign trade experience for the group and improves the brand market recognition.

2025-08-14 09:07:20

According to foreign media reports, the International Finance Corporation of the World Bank has approved a $250 million loan and investment for a polysilicon manufacturing project in Oman. According to sources, the executive directors of the United States on the board of directors of the International Finance Corporation opposed this, while the executive directors of Germany, the Netherlands and the Nordic countries chose to abstain from voting.

2025-08-11 18:01:26

Song Zhiping has been an enterprise for 40 years. During his tenure in China Building Materials Group and China Pharmaceutical Group, he has 18 years of experience as chairman of listed companies. He has turned from an "athlete" of listed companies to a "coach". He has served as chairman of China Association of Listed Companies for more than six years. He has investigated more than 500 listed companies and more than 100 non-listed companies. In recent years, he has integrated his observation and thinking of many enterprises, his experience of communicating with entrepreneurs, and his own experience of doing business, and has written the new book Hard Truth.

2025-08-05 13:03:44

Every cement enterprise should be positioned correctly to avoid disorderly competition of low quality and homogeneity. As the saying goes, "Striking iron needs to be rigid", improving the hard power of enterprises, improving the efficiency of resource utilization, improving product quality and improving service level are the absolute principles of sustainable development of enterprises, so as to truly grasp their own destiny in the changing tide of the market.

2025-07-31 10:28:18

ACWA Power has announced plans to spend billions of dollars to build a second green hydrogen plant in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. It is reported that the plant will have 4G W electrolysis capacity, using wind and solar energy to decompose water molecules, and can produce 400000 tons of green hydrogen annually. This hydrogen will then be converted into green ammonia specifically for global export.

2025-07-31 10:07:30

In the process of going to sea, domestic cement enterprises should fully recognize the advantages and disadvantages of different ways of going to sea, adjust measures to local conditions, and formulate strategic plans suitable for their own development. At the same time, enterprises need to pay close attention to the international market dynamics, strengthen risk management, and constantly enhance their core competitiveness in order to gain a firm foothold in the overseas market and achieve sustainable development.

2025-07-30 09:31:39