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Russia's CEMROS has issued 498,767 carbon credits under the first registered climate project in the Russian cement industry, following verification of emissions reductions achieved between 2023 and 2025.

The Magnitogorsk Cement and Refractories Plant (MCRP), part of MMK Group, is equipping its rotary kilns with an Automated Emissions Monitoring System (AEMS). The kilns are the plant's main sources of atmospheric emissions.

Bach Dang Cement JSC has officially commissioned the Lien Khe cement plant in Hai Phong, Vietnam. The new facility features a 3,500t/day clinker production line, with a cement production capacity of 1.5–1.7Mt/yr.

The British AI-developer will upgrade process control systems to improve operational efficiency, reduce production costs and lower carbon emissions, while paving the way for fully autonomous cement plants.

Votorantim Cimentos has announced an investment of BRL 260m to expand its cement plant in Xambioá, Tocantins, Brazil. The project includes the construction of a new cement grinding line, which will increase the plant's production capacity by 500,000tpa to 1.5Mta. The new line is scheduled to begin operations in July 2028.

According to Alexey Matushansky, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of Russia, domestic production of air pollution control equipment continues to grow steadily. In 2025, output exceeded RUB 52bn, up 20% compared to the previous year. Export performance also improved, with overseas shipments reaching RUB 6.34bn, a 10% increase year-on-year.

The Mineral Products Association of Great Britain (MPA) called on the government to give priority to British construction materials in the implementation of major public projects. The statement was made at a parliamentary reception on 30 June, where representatives of the cement industry, MPs, members of the House of Lords, ministers and officials discussed the role of cement in supporting the country’s construction plans.