
Cement prices in Nigeria predicted to fall
The Cement Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (CMAN) is predicting that the price of cement is likely fall before the end of 2010.
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The Cement Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (CMAN) is predicting that the price of cement is likely fall before the end of 2010.

Holcim reports higher sales volumes in all segments and better operating results.

The US Geological Survey preliminary data indicates that cement shipments for the first six months of this year were 4.3% lower than in the same period in 2009.

For the first time since the start of the economic recession cement production in Russia recorded positive growth in H1.

Sabanci Holdings’s cement group is looking to acquire operations in neighbouring regions.

Large companies to benefit from industry consolidation; TCC becomes largest producer in SW China, and CR Cement invests in Shanxi.

Caribbean Cement has had to suspend production for the second time in three months.

Restructuring of the country’s cement industry is underway; it has become harder to export cement, and groundbreaking of a new plant has taken place.

As a result of positive first half results and encouraging signs for strong demand in the second half of the year, cement sales in the Philippines may increase faster than the predicted rate of 4 – 6%.

Uzbekneftegaz and Uzstroymateriali, Uzbekistan, are planning to set up a joint venture cement plant with the Omani Investment Fund in Uzbekistan.

Ohrongo Cement is making plans to invest in a satellite plant at the port of Walvis Bay in Namibia.

Adhunik Cement is looking to augment production to 10 million t in the next few years.