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20.07.2023 11:57Dangote Championing Use Of Tyre, Shells As Alternate Fuel
In its attempt to secure environmental sustainability, the Dangote cement industry, Obajana in Kogi State, has embarked on the use of tyre, palm nut shells and sawdust as alternative fossil fuel to avoid greenhouse build-up in the atmosphere that strengthens weather changes.
Region: Africa
The Leadership Group for Industry Transition (LeadIT) and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) have launched a new tracker, to help policymakers, industry experts, academics and the public monitor worldwide decarbonization efforts in the cement industry. The Green Cement Technology Tracker was unveiled today, at an international inter-governmental meeting focused on clean energy, which is taking place in India (CEM14-M18)
Region: India
19.07.2023 14:41Ramco Cements plans ₹750 crore expansion in Odisha and Karnataka
Ramco Cements Ltd is proposing to spend about ₹750 crore expanding capacity in Odisha and also acquiring land for its new project in Karnataka during this fiscal.
Region: India
19.07.2023 14:35Salonit Anhovo to become Alpacem Cement Slovenia
The construction material manufacturer Salonit Anhovo, which is majority owned by the Austrian company Wietersdorfer Alpacem, is taking over the name of its owner. As the shareholders agreed at general meeting, the company will now be called Alpacem Cement Slovenia.
19.07.2023 12:46Votorantim Cimentos to receive a loan for its Salto Plant
The International Finance Corp (IFC) has proposed a US$150 million loan to Votorantim Cimentos S.A., one of the largest Brazilian producers of cement and the subsidiaries of Votorantim S.A.
Region: Brazil
19.07.2023 12:28Asia Cement Acquired ISO 37001 International Certification
Asia Cement is in line with international standards, implements ESG, and establishes the highest ethical standards. At the end of last year, The Board of Directors officially approved an anti-bribery management policy. Recently, it has also acquired ISO 37001 certification for its anti-corruption management system.
Region: China
19.07.2023 11:57POINT.P and Ecocem partner to deploy low-carbon solutions
POINT.P, part of Saint-Gobain Building Distribution France, and Ecocem, Europe’s leading independent provider of low carbon cement technologies have reinforced their long history of commercial collaboration with this partnership announcement to develop and market low-carbon solutions for binders, concretes and mortars.
Region: France