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Cimentos de Moçambique has tripled the cement production capacity of its factory in Nacala from 0.39 to 1.2 Mta by installing a kiln line and increasing the grinding capacity.
Nigeria's Senate has approved the proposed acquisition of Lafarge Africa by Hainan Huaxin Pan-African Investment, subject to full compliance with Nigerian laws and regulatory requirements.
Huaxin Cement from China inaugurated a 0.8 Mta integrated cement plant in Balaka, Malawi, in partnerships with Portland Cement Malawi.
After completing the acquisition of Lafarge Africa Plc with a cement production capacity of 10.6 Mta, Huaxin Cement has become the largest overseas cement producer from China.
Huaxin Cement is planning to consolidate all overseas production and operating assets into a new subsidiary, which it intends to list on an overseas stock exchange, according to a company announcement made on 31 August 2025.
Holcim has completed the divestment of its Nigeria business, selling its entire 83.81% shareholding in Lafarge Africa PLC to Huaxin Cement at an equity value of USD 1 billion on a 100% basis before dividend adjustments.
South Africa’s Simuma cement plant upgraded its kiln line No. 2 from 1500 to 4000 tpd.