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The Prime Minister expressed his hopes that the new cement plant will help improve access to cement and bring down prices.
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The Prime Minister expressed his hopes that the new cement plant will help improve access to cement and bring down prices.

The President started the 5000 tpd production line at the new Qizildas cement plant.

Continued developments in high-performance high-strength concretes are enabling taller, lighter and more cost-effective high-rise construction.

McLanahan Corporation has achieved one million hours without a lost work time accident.

The Nigerian cement company, which is part of the Lafarge Group, posted an increase of more than 200% in profit after tax for the first half of this year.

Ruukki Metals Oy is converting its blast furnaces to Pulverized Coal Injection; two Loesche mills will be installed to handle the coal grinding.

US-based Summit Materials’ cement volumes declined by 3% y/y in 1H14, although cement pricing improved by 11% y/y.

The EPA has released its 2012 National Waste Report, which looks at waste generation and management in Ireland.

After a careful review of the market’s best maintenance solutions, Jordan’s Modern Cement and Mining Company chose to build its future plant management with API Maintenance Systems software.

The Indian cement company reports a jump in net profit for the June quarter from the previous quarter, but a decline year-on-year.

The change in strength requirements for cement in Nigeria is reportedly bringing down business confidence, which some have attributed to the lack of discussion prior to enforcing the new rule.

Both Pakistan’s domestic cement sales and exports declined in July 2014, according to figures from the All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association.