Tajikistan and Egypt want coal, while China is to limit its use
Natural gas shortages in Tajikistan and Egypt have led the Ministries there to push for coal, while China is undertaking a plan to reduce air emissions by reducing coal consumption.
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Natural gas shortages in Tajikistan and Egypt have led the Ministries there to push for coal, while China is undertaking a plan to reduce air emissions by reducing coal consumption.
Dangote Cement is predicting 2Q13 revenue increase of 26% y/y.
Armenia sees cement and lime production increase in January – July 2013.
The USA’s Portland Cement Association is forecasting growth of 4% in cement consumption this year, rising to 9.7% in 2014 and 2015.
New committee will look at cement production process to find ways to improve competitiveness.
Increase in infrastructure investment and higher market share helped boost sales volumes.
Company achieves recognition of corporate sustainability, becoming one of only four cement companies included in the index.
An announcement of a new deal in which Caribbean Cement Limited would export clinker to Venezuela has been postponed until further notice.
The Global Change Institute has opted for a flyash-based geopolymer precast concrete to reduce its carbon footprint
Figures from the Indonesian Cement Association show falling sales in August 2013 as Fitch Ratings predicts slowing growth in the property sector.
Jaiprakash Associates Ltd has offloaded its 4.8 million tpa cement plant in Gujarat for US$594 million, according to reports.
Occupational health and safety has top priority within the cement industry. Hot areas and cyclone-preheaters are among the most dangerous places in a cement plant. Special attention therefore has to be directed towards working safely in these areas. ECRA reports.