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Africa & The Middle East News

Browse the latest africa & the middle east news and articles.

World’s largest calcined clay plant in Ghana starts production
16 May 20253 min read

World’s largest calcined clay plant in Ghana starts production

Heidelberg Materials and CBI Ghana Ltd have completed the construction of the largest industrial-scale flash calciner for clay worldwide.

Lafarge Africa delivers strong Q1 growth
2 May 20252 min read

Lafarge Africa delivers strong Q1 growth

Lafarge Africa reports strong Q1 results with sales up 80% and operating profit rising 137%.

GCCA announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete
24 Apr 20253 min read

GCCA announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete

The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) announces the launch of Low Carbon Ratings (LCR) for cement and concrete – a first-of-its-kind transparent global rating system that will enable cement and concrete to be identified based on their carbon footprints.

Mapei opens a new plant in Egypt
17 Apr 20253 min read

Mapei opens a new plant in Egypt

The Mapei Group strengthens its industrial presence in North Africa, with the opening of a new production plant in Egypt, in the 10th of Ramadan City, north-west of Cairo.

Cemex EMEA welcomes new regional President
3 Apr 20252 min read

Cemex EMEA welcomes new regional President

As of the start of April 2025, José Antonio will oversee all of Cemex’s operations in Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Votorantim Cimentos closes Tunisia divestment
1 Apr 20251 min read

Votorantim Cimentos closes Tunisia divestment

Votorantim Cimentos have closed the full sale of its assets located in Tunisia to Sinoma Cement Co., Ltd, a cement-based building materials enterprise headquartered in China.

Cemex participates in the world's largest water desalination project in Dubai
28 Feb 20252 min read

Cemex participates in the world's largest water desalination project in Dubai

Cemex has signed an agreement with Power China International Group Limited to supply Vertua lower-carbon concrete for the construction of Phase 1 of the Independent Water Producer (IWP) project in Dubai.

Cemex Egypt continues to drive positive social and environmental impact with VeryNile
5 Feb 20252 min read

Cemex Egypt continues to drive positive social and environmental impact with VeryNile

Cemex is continuing to improve the cleanliness of the River Nile and transform communities in Egypt through its partnership with VeryNile.

Sandvik Rock processing signs distributorship agreement with S&R Enterprises
31 Jan 20253 min read

Sandvik Rock processing signs distributorship agreement with S&R Enterprises

Sandvik Rock Processing has appointed S&R Enterprises to distribute and support its stationary and mobile crushing and screening equipment for the aggregate and construction industry in Southern Africa.

WCA President highlights profound changes in the worldwide cement industry
31 Jan 20253 min read

WCA President highlights profound changes in the worldwide cement industry

The President of the World Cement Association (WCA), Mr. Wei Rushan, addresses members to highlight the significant transformations shaping the global cement industry.

Heidelberg Materials sells business in Congo
28 Jan 20251 min read

Heidelberg Materials sells business in Congo

Heidelberg Materials signs agreement to sell its majority stake of 91% in Cimenterie de Lukala SA to WIH Cement Developing Company Limited.

Holcim divests business in Kenya
20 Dec 20241 min read

Holcim divests business in Kenya

Holcim has closed the divestment of its business in Kenya through a sale to Amsons Group of its entire 58.6% stake in Bamburi Cement Limited, resulting in cash proceeds of more than US$100 million for Holcim.

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