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Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN), one of Brazil’s leading steel producers, is moving forward in a significant expansion of its cement operations. CSN has entered into an exclusive agreement to negotiate the potential acquisition of InterCement’s facilities in Argentina and Brazil....

In a landmark move for the construction industry, Carbon Upcycling Technologies, Inc. has delivered its first 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products Ltd., setting a new standard in sustainable building practices. This significant event marks the...

In a significant development for sustainable construction, Carbon8 and Mannok Cement Ltd. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of a promising collaboration. Last week, the Carbon8 team visited Mannok’s facility in Derrylin, Ireland, to discuss the integration...

Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) are pivotal in the efforts to decarbonize the construction industry, which is a significant source of carbon emissions globally. In Morocco, the use of SCMs such as fly ash, pozzolan, and slag is increasingly recognized not...

The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of CHF 2.80 per registered share, up 12% following record 2023 performance The Board of Directors proposes Jan Jenisch for re-election as Chairman Catrin Hinkel and Michael H. McGarry proposed as new independent...

The refinancing agreement extends the final maturity of existing €450 million Term Loan to 2029 and increases facility size by €300 million through a new Revolving Credit Facility maturing in 2028. Six new lenders joined the syndicated credit agreement, supporting...

Massimiliano Riva, Principal, Green Climate Fund and Sustainability Lead (acting), Equity Funds and Specialized Green Financial Product, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) presents Low carbon pathways and green financial products [for the cement and concrete sector] at the upcoming Cementitious Materials International...

Cementitious Materials International Congress 2024 Program Line-up – Subject to change –  Day 1: April 18, 2024   9:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Registration   10:00 AM – 10:15 AM: Opening Remarks | Beatrice Ene, Managing Director & Head of...

The company made progress toward its 2030 decarbonization targets with an increase in the use of alternative fuels and new materials to replace clinker in cement production, and investments in renewable energy  In 2023, Votorantim Cimentos, a building materials and...

Heidelberg Materials France plans a restructuring that would result in the closure of sites in Beffes (Cher) and Villiers-au-Bouin (Indre-et-Loire) Restructuring follows a stronger alignment towards low-carbon products and a significant decline in cement sales in France Heidelberg Materials has...