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14.07.2023 11:09First fully decarbonised cement plant in Germany: Heidelberg Materials gets support from the EU Innovation Fund
The EU Innovation Fund, one of the world’s largest funding programmes for innovative low-carbon technologies, has selected Heidelberg Materials’ pioneering GeZero Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) project for Grant Agreement Preparation.
Region: Germany
The President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Mnangagwa commissioned a new million dollar plant at Khaya Cement Limited (formerly Lafarge Cement Zimbabwe) amid calls for the company to adopt exports-led growth strategy.
Region: Africa
Asia Cement has won recognition globally with its systematic strategic deployment which actively promotes greenhouse gas reduction and the development of a sustainable green economy. On June 30th, Asia Cement has once again won the “Green Leadership Award” of the 2023 Asia Responsible Enterprise Awards, making them not only the cement company with the most awards but also standing out for the third time in the “Green Leadership” category.
Region: China
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05.07.2023 07:00Lafarge Africa's Roadcem Approved for Use by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in Nigeria
Leading innovative and sustainable building solutions company, Lafarge Africa Plc, is pleased to announce that its road cement brand Roadcem has been approved for use by the Federal Ministry of Works and Housing in Nigeria. The product which is environmentally friendly increases the strength and bearing capacity of the roads, reduces the thickness of the pavement structure, and modifies the chemical and mineral structure of soil materials.
Region: Africa
04.07.2023 12:20Ramco commissions new line at Ramasamy Raja Nagar plant
Ramco Cements has commissioned Line-3 at its Ramamasamy Raja Nagar (R R Nagar) plant in Tamil Nadu which boasts of 3,000 tpd capacity of clinkerisation. This is the first integrated cement line commissioned in the last 15 years in the region. The electrical energy requirement for this new line is met through the company's own wind mills. The electrical energy requirement for this new line is met by its own wind mills.
Region: India
03.07.2023 12:13Global Ferronickel plans to enter cement sector
Listed Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. is expanding further its business by venturing into cement manufacturing and value-added processing to unlock “significant” growth potential in these industries.
Region: Philippines
30.06.2023 11:24Vietnamese cement industry suffers financial losses during Q1
Decreased demand and increased costs have put Vietnamese cement makers in a difficult spot financially during the first quarter of 2023, said industry insiders and experts.
Region: Vietnam