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Huaxin Cement from China inaugurated a 0.8 Mta integrated cement plant in Balaka, Malawi, in partnerships with Portland Cement Malawi.

Lucky Cement from Pakistan disclosed its plans to expand the cement production capacity in Congo by a 2nd 1.6 Mta line.

Ebonyi State Governor Francis Nwifuru has unveiled a landmark $604 million budget proposal for the 2026 fiscal year. A major highlight of the budget is the planned construction of a new state-owned cement factory.

BirlaNu, building materials producer (part of the CKA Birla Group), announced the establishment of a new Fibre Cement Board Plant in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district. The greenfield project is a major step in the company’s expansion strategy and is supported by the state’s industrial ecosystem.

India’s Nuvoco Vistas announced the acquisition of Vadraj Energy in a strategic move to strengthen its captive power capabilities for its cement plants.

Titan Egypt, a part of Titan Materials, has announced the expansion of its production capacity by 1 million tons of cement per year and an increase in the use of alternative fuels during kiln firing.

Iran has started exporting clinker to Turkey by rail from the Hashtgerd station, located near the cement plant in Abyek.

