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CCB in Belgium, a member of Cementir Holding, announced the acceleration of its CCS project at the Gaurain-Ramecroix 2.3 Mta capacity cement plant.

The Al-Qatrana Cement Plant in Jordan is set to switch from heavy fuel oil and diesel to compressed natural gas (CNG) from 2027 as part of efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions.

A new precast concrete plant has been commissioned in Zabaykalsky Krai, Russia. The facility is designed to produce approximately 25,000m³ of reinforced concrete products per year.

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.

The Uzsanoatkurilishmateriallari Association and the International Georgian-Uzbek Business Association have signed a memorandum of cooperation in Tbilisi aimed at developing partnerships in the field of construction materials manufacturing.

French low-carbon cement producer Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies reported record financial results for the first half of 2026, driven by strong demand for its clinker-free cement products.

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.