The hazardous nature of handling cement
Handling cement poses numerous health and safety risks. Causes, symptoms and prevention methods are outlined here.
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Handling cement poses numerous health and safety risks. Causes, symptoms and prevention methods are outlined here.
Lafarge is expected to pay Rs.600 million to compensate for environmental damage as a result of limestone quarry operations in India.
Cemex has proposed a new model for the development of affordable housing at the World Economic Forum on Latin America 2010 held in Cartagena de Indias, Colombia.
The Mineral Products Association has revealed that local communities are failing to benefit fully from the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund.
Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and the International Monetary Fund met to discuss plans to support a sustainable global recovery.
Roanoke Cement Company has switched off lighting on its preheater tower indefinitely to coincide with the fourth annual Earth Hour.
Harsh conditions facing the cement industry are expected to persist throughout 2010 and beyond. In view of this, the US will be faced with some difficult decisions.
Hanson UK has announced the sale of its aggregate and asphalt operations in Scotland to other Scottish operators.
Two Indian-based companies have been given the go-ahead to create cement plants in Pokot, Kenya
Lafarge Cement formally marked the end of production at its Northfleet Works in a symbolic ceremony led by the demolition of its 550 ft. chimneys.
Cemex has announced that its UK operation is the first cement company in the world to provide certified carbon labels for its cement using the Carbon Trust’s Carbon Reduction Label.
Rajawali Group, Indonesia, has sold its 23.66% stake in PT Semen Gresik