Frank Buyanga eyes Lafarge Cement
Frank Buyanga eyes Lafarge Cement By Paul Nyakazeya FLAMBOYANT businessman, Frank Buyanga, is eyeing a 40 percent stake in cement manufacturer, Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe, a unit of Lafarge-Holcim, the...
View ArticleMacmahon workers kidnapped in fatal ambush on vehicle in southern Nigeria: PM
Macmahon workers kidnapped in fatal ambush on vehicle in southern Nigeria: PM By Megan Levy, Nicole Hasham Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has confirmed that three Australian citizens and one resident...
View ArticleWhy Substantially Weaker Commodity Prices Are Here to Stay
Why Substantially Weaker Commodity Prices Are Here to Stay By Matt Smith The outlook for commodities–steel-making or coking coal as well as copper in particular–remains bleak, and this certainly...
View ArticleDarryll Castle, CEO of PPC, outlines bold world-class vision for SA cement giant
Darryll Castle, CEO of PPC, outlines bold world-class vision for SA cement giant South Africa’s largest cement maker PPC has a bold vision to become a world-class provider of materials and solutions....
View ArticleHeidelberg acquires Suez Cement Group
Heidelberg acquires Suez Cement Group Heidelberg Concrete completed the acquisition of 45% of the shares of Italcementi from Italmobiliare after an agreement was signed on 28 July 2015. By Adel M....
View ArticleChina targetting Sri Lanka’s cement sector in wake of Holcim’s impending exit
China targetting Sri Lanka’s cement sector in wake of Holcim’s impending exit The cement market in Sri Lanka appears to be heading for an irreversible change in the wake of speculation that China is...
View ArticleDangote Cement Ghana to recruit 5,000 Workers
Dangote Cement Ghana to recruit 5,000 Workers …stimulating Ghana’s economy our priority As part of the initiative to widen the access and improve on the availability of cement in all parts of the...
View ArticleDangote Cement Ghana takes delivery of 1000 trucks
Dangote Cement Ghana takes delivery of 1000 trucks Dangote Cement Ghana Ltd. has taken delivery of 1,000 brand-new-trucks to facilitate the distribution of cement to all parts of Ghana.This is part of...
View ArticleLafargeHolcim sells Sri Lankan cement business for $400m
LafargeHolcim sells Sri Lankan cement business for $400m LafargeHolcim will sell its Sri Lankan arm, Holcim Lanka, to Thailand’s Siam City Cement for $400m. Holcim Lanka operates one integrated plant...
View ArticleGhana to cut importation of cement
Ghana to cut importation of cement By Austin Brakopowers Importation of cement to Ghana will be seen as an illegitimate venture following the maturation of the Import and Export Regulations Bill this...
View ArticleCement Industry Indonesia: 6 New Plants Open in 1H-2016
Cement Industry Indonesia: 6 New Plants Open in 1H-2016 Six cement factories with a combined annual production capacity of 13.1 million tons will be ready to start operations in the second half of...
View ArticleBulk cargo movement facility denied for all commodities
Bulk cargo movement facility denied for all commodities Indian government has shown reluctance to provide bulk cargo movement facility for Ms-Billet and chemical fertilisers. Sending comments on the...
View ArticleCement makers bullish on prospects in market
Cement makers bullish on prospects in market By HENRY LYIMO DESPITE challenges of overcapacity and cheap imports in the local market, cement makers are optimistic about the future prospects of the...
View ArticleDangote Cement increases prices
Dangote Cement increases prices By Liezel Hill Dangote Cement, Africa’s largest cement producer, has raised the price for the building material in its biggest market of Nigeria after a devaluation in...
View ArticleAfrica’s Richest Man Faces Challenges In Tanzania; Shuts Down Cement Plant
Africa’s Richest Man Faces Challenges In Tanzania; Shuts Down Cement Plant By Mfonobong Nsehe Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote has shut down his cement plant in Tanzania due to high energy costs...
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