
Ambuja Cements commissions new grinding unit
Ambuja Cements, India, has commissioned a 1.5 million t grinding unit in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh.
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Ambuja Cements, India, has commissioned a 1.5 million t grinding unit in Nalagarh, Himachal Pradesh.

In Benin, ongoing power shortages have brought 75% of cement plants in the country to a standstill, according to reports.

Volvo announces multi-million dollar investment in Jinan, China for the creation of a BRIC-country focused product design and technology centre.

The new JV Emirates Cement plant has been officially opened in Fujairah, UAE.

The East African Community (EAC) cement market looks set for increased capacities by leading suppliers, which could lead to a fierce price war.

The MPA has sounded a serious note of caution about last week’s decision by the West Midlands Regional Assembly (WMRA) to change the way future supply of sand and gravel is provided for.

Dalmia Cement has announced plans to demerge its cement, thermal power and other businesses.

Polysius has received orders to supply grinding plants to cement manufacturers in India and Germany.

Cemex UK is working to improve its sustainable performance across its businesses; at Dove Holes Quarry, this goal is being achieved by removing tonnes of dust.

Sanghi Industries, India, has purchased land in Kenya for construction of a new 1.2 million t cement plant. This move comes as part of a larger expansion programme, with the company increasing its capacity to 8 million t.

ABB has announced the successful installation of its SpectraFlow and Raw Mix Preparation (RMP) solutions at CEMMAC’s plant in Slovakia.

Rio Tinto and Chinalco have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a joint venture covering the development and operation of the Simandou iron ore project in Guinea.