
MPA announces 3Q12 fall in UK mineral product sales
The UK’s Mineral Products Association reports on declining sales volumes as construction activity slows.
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The UK’s Mineral Products Association reports on declining sales volumes as construction activity slows.

Siam cement reports 3Q12 results, as well as its plans to construct a 1.8 million t cement plant in Indonesia.

Cement and concrete sales increase for Cementos Argos ahead of capacity expansion plans in Colombia.

The final installment of BIMCO's Shipping Market Overview & Outlook focuses on container shipping. Leaking demand has affected freight rates, as operators hesitate to adjust supply firmly enough to match up.

As the return of a strong market seems remote, asset prices are softening further. Many new orders have surfaced as ‘ECO designs’.

Kenya’s second largest producer opens a new plant and reaps the benefits.

The Portland Cement Association and Mine Safety and Health Administration have re-signed their 2008 cooperation agreement.

Demand is still growing slower than the fleet is. However, with Chinese stimulus and winter just around the corner, this sliding trend in freight rates could reverse.

Peter Sand explains how macroecomics are moving more firmly but still slowly in the right direction as recent actions support the moderate positive outlook for 2013 and onwards. However, many uncertainties remain to be dealt with.

Eurocement announces Ukraine cement figures and launches training initiative for young professionals.

The UK’s Mineral Products Association draws on findings from the Annual Mineral Planning Survey to highlight the changes required to ensure sufficient aggregate supplies.

Mexico’s Elementia has launched a new cement firm, Cementos Fortaleza, which will begin operations in December.