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Sustainable building solutions leader Lafarge Canada, a member of Holcim Group, announced its conversion to the production of 100% ECOPlanet cement at its Richmond Cement Plant. ECOPlanet, Holcim’s brand of low-carbon cement, offers a minimum 30% reduction in CO2 emissions per tonne in comparison to ordinary portland cement.
Region: Canada
26.07.2023 11:53China: in 1H 2023 cement production reached 953.0 Mt
National Bureau of Statistics of China has published the report of national economy development in June, among which the production of cement has reached 185.03 Mt with a year-on-year decrease of 1.5 %, while the output during January and June has reached 953.0 Mt with a year-on-year growth of 1.3 %.
Region: China
26.07.2023 11:35Cement export from Nepal gains momentum
Nepal exported cements worth Rs 779.30 million in the last fiscal year, thanks to the government providing cash subsidy on export of the product.
Construction work has got underway to install a multi-million-pound system at Cauldon Cement Plant which will improve performance and reduce emissions at the site.
Region: United Kingdom
24.07.2023 16:44Brazil’s cement market expands in June
After an unstable first half for the Brazilian economy marked by high interest rates, high debt and family defaults, cement sales accumulated a 1.8% drop compared to the same period of 2022 with the sale of 30.3 million tons in the first six months of the year.
Region: Brazil
24.07.2023 16:07Orient Cement to acquire 28.52 % stake in Ardeur Renewables
Orient Cement has entered into Share Subscription and Shareholders’ Agreement with Ardeur Renewables and Cleantech Solar India OA 2 on July 21, 2023 for acquisition of 28.52 % stake in the share capital of Ardeur Renewables for putting up two solar power plants with capacity of 16 MWdc in Karnataka (Project 1) and capacity of 5.5 MWdc in Maharashtra (Project 2), under Captive Scheme.
Region: India
21.07.2023 12:25TITAN Cement Group launches Venture Capital initiative with investments in Zacua Ventures and Rondo Energy
The Group accelerates its innovation strategy through investment in green construction technologies and partnerships across the ecosystem.
Region: Greece