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Cementir-Votorantim offer for CSN Cimentos lapses
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (131+ words) Cementir Holding has confirmed that its Aalborg Portland Holding subsidiary jointly submitted a binding offer with Votorantim Cimentos for the potential acquisition of CSN Cimentos. However, Cementir said the offer expired without being accepted by seller Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN)....
Steppe Cement returns to profit and self-funds US$35m expansion
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (169+ words) Steppe Cement reported a first-half profit after tax of US$9m, reversing a US$0.5m loss in the same period of 2025, as higher cement prices and improved operating performance strengthened margins. Steppe Cement held cash of US$18.8m and net cash of US…...
Amrize study supports Type IL cement in industrial floors
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (147+ words) A study involving Amrize and Concrete Strategies has found that properly designed concrete made with Type IL portland-limestone cement can provide abrasion resistance comparable to conventional Type I/II cement systems in industrial flooring applications. The results showed that, when…...
Lucky Cement expands solar capacity at Karachi’s plant
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (216+ words) CemNet.com - Cemtech Europe 2026 07 - 09 October 2026, Paris, France - Cemtech Live Webinar: Low-Carbon Cement Technologies for Sustainable Construction 01 October 2026, Zoom Lucky Cement expands solar capacity at Karachi’s plant Lucky Cement has recently released a detailed financial report for the year ended 30 June,…...
Holcim UK appoints Adham El Sharkawy as CEO
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (124+ words) Holcim has appointed Adham El Sharkawy as CEO of its UK business, effective from 1 September 2026. Mr El Sharkawy has worked for Holcim Group for 18 years and most recently served as CEO of its Algerian operations. He has more than 20 years…...
Uzbekistan’s cement output rises in 7M26
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (81+ words) Uzbekistan’s large enterprises produced 12.1Mt of cement in the first seven months of 2026, according to the country’s National Statistics Committee. Output increased by approximately 0.8 per cent from 12Mt in the corresponding period of 2025. Growth has slowed markedly following the substantial expansion recorded…...
Chhatak Cement modernisation stalled, costs escalate amid delays
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (80+ words) Bangladesh’s only state-owned cement plant, Chhatak Cement Factory, has been idle for over six years after halting production, despite BDT14,180m (US$115.2m) already spent on its modernisation project. Launched in 2016 with an initial budget of BDT6670m, the project has faced repeated delays due…...
Tanzania targets regional cement production to ease supply pressures
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (74+ words) The Tanzanian government is encouraging the construction of cement plants in underserved regions as it seeks to improve domestic availability and curb rising cement prices. According to Dr Nchemba, establishing a more geographically distributed cement production base will reduce western…...
Thatta Cement appoints new chief financial officer
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (93+ words) Thatta Cement Co Ltd has announced the appointment of Ms Sidra Zakir as its new chief financial officer, effective from September 7, 2026, replacing the outgoing CFO. The company formally notified the Pakistan Stock Exchange via an official letter signed by Company…...
Power Cement posts strong profit growth
1+ week, 5+ day ago (85+ words) Gross profit rose to PKR12.08bn from PKR8.39bn, reflecting improved operational performance and cost efficiency. Profit from operations stood at PKR7.43bn, up from PKR4.62bn last year. Finance costs declined significantly to PKR1.88bn, contributing to a higher profit before tax of PKR5.59bn. The company’s strong results indicate sustained…...