
Hi-Bond Cement to build a new cement plant in Rajasthan
Indian cement manufacturer Hi-Bond Cement is planning to construct a new Rs.1300 crore cement facility in the western state of Rajasthan.
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Indian cement manufacturer Hi-Bond Cement is planning to construct a new Rs.1300 crore cement facility in the western state of Rajasthan.

The Standards Organisation of Nigeria has convened a technical committee to review cement standardisation following popular concern over cement quality in relation to building collapse in the country.

According to the USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2014 report, the estimated value of mineral production in the US reached US$74.3 billion in 2013, down from US$75.8 billion in 2012.

Highlights from Thatta Cement’s 2013 – 2014 Half Yearly Report and an update on the company’s Sri Lankan cement grinding, storage and bagging plant.

Asia Cement (China) Holdings Corporation is looking for acquisition opportunities in China in order to increase production capacity.

To celebrate its 150th anniversary, Italcementi Group has launched its new product system, i.nova, in Egypt.

Kreisel strengthens its position in southern Germany through the takeover of Thierhaupten-based bulk materials specialist Schäffer Verfahrenstechnik GmbH & Co. KG, which recently declared insolvency.

Reports suggest that the construction industry may be booming because it’s the best opportunity for investment in the country.

The latest figures from the ONS reveal that construction output in January 2014 rose by 1.8% y/y, driven by both repair and maintenance and new work.

Adelaide Brighton Ltd has warned of potential changes to a cement supply agreement for South Australia, as its customer proposes the construction of its own production facilities in Adelaide.

Solidia Technologies was selected as a finalist for the 2013 Katerva Award and has been named one of the best places to work in New Jersey as part of the NJBIZ programme.

Nigeria’s UniCem has announced the beginning of construction work on its new 2.5 million plant.