Latest in Tag: cement Highlight
Latest in Tag: cement

EGP flotation raises cement exports to 1 million tonnes in Q1
Cement sector did not export since 2009, says head of cement production division at FEI

Misr Beni Suef Cement Company postpones coal mill installation to Q3
Company forced to postpone the mill installation due to the US dollar shortage and the effects of the currency flotation

Government sells 3 cement licences for EGP 500m
The three companies who won the tender are El Sewedy Cement, South Valley Cement, and Cement Egypt

Industry Minister seeks to increase use of cement plants for alternative fuel sources by 30%
The increase of alternative fuel sources will save $50m annually by 2025, says minister

Habi files lawsuit against Environment Ministry, 2 private cement factories
The centre has called several times for the publication of environmental impact assessment studies

Siemens to launch SICEMENT Electrification system to support cement industry
Siemens will launch the SICEMENT Electrification system tailored to provide the energy requirements of industrial cement plants and achieve mechanisation in manufacturing operations. The new system is scheduled to be launched on 18 August during the “Bringing Power to Cement Industry” forum in Cairo. Egypt is one of the major cement producing and consuming countries …

Habi Center reiterates call to disclose environmental impact assessment studies
The studies are too technical for the public to understand, says EEAA manager

Citizens, MP in uproar over Wady Al-Qamar cement plant emissions
Coal use was approved by the ministry in several cement plants, endangering nearby residents

Lung cancer looms over Helwan residents amid increased factory pollution: Maat
The centre calls for factories to be transferred away from the residential block following a recent visit

Schäuble clings to ‘black zero’ fetish in German budget
Finance Minister Schäuble has presented Germany with another balanced budget to cement his reputation for austerity. But, with the country in need of social investment and interest rates low, isn’t it time to borrow?

New cement licenses threaten future Misr Cement market share: Beltone
Beltone said that ASEC contributed roughly 60% to Misr Cement’s revenues, which reached EGP 723.067m during Q1 of 2016.

Sinoma International Engineering signs contract with Defence Ministry worth €1.05bn
The amount will be paid in instalments over the course of 11 years

Cement blockades in Cairo removed following transfer of Interior Ministry
The removed blockades on Shiekh Rihan Street were put in place in 2012 following heavy clashes between protesters and police.

South Valley Cement Company to decide on cement licenses with $200m investment by April
The meeting will also decide on a plan for expanding the production capacity, according to Board Member Ahmed El-Mikati

Providing solutions to build value
Reliance Egypt diversifies to develop opportunities in promising sectors

IDA receives 37 applications for coal-fired cement factories
Ministry of Industry issues 14 licenses

Increasing demand for cement relies on increasing government investment
Domestic companies produce 70m tonnes, while expected demand stands at 55m tonnes

In response to lawsuit, Environment Minister says coal is being used within strict measures
Lawsuit was filed earlier by families of Wady El-Qamar against government officials for allowing coal use in a nearby cement factory

Ministry of Industry to issue a condition of contract for new cement production licenses
The Egyptian Cabinet approved defining a fixed value on cement licences and will accept bids from qualified applicants

Cement prices stable in 2015 but uncertainly looms as market faces regulatory measures
Average cement production per week in December was recorded at 1m tonnes

Life in the shadow of a cement factory
Mostafa Ghazal says both his home and his family’s health have been ruined

Local cement production expected to reach 90.4m tonnes by 2022: Industry Minister
The government permitted the use of coal for electricity generation with the development of the necessary environmental safeguards, says Qabil

Alexandria Cement Company loses EGP 116m in 9 months
The losses compare to the EGP 71m profits registered in same period last year

Qalaa’s ASEC Cement sells stakes in 2 firms to Misr Cement Qena
The transaction, worth approximately EGP 1bn, is expected to take place on 20 November

Cement prices stable for 1 month, 2 companies decrease prices
Cement production volume exceeds that of last month by 143,147 tonnes

Cement price stable for 9th month, steel price stable for 8th month
Production of cement increased during August 2015 by approximately 87,922 tonnes compared to July

Arabian Cement completes latest addition to alternative fuel processing
ACC currently has a designed fuel mix of 70% coal and 30% alternative fuels

EGAS dues from National Cement Factory worth EGP 1bn
We will not be able to provide gas in case dues were not paid, says Abdel Badie

Rafah border opening extended to 5 days: Palestinian official
President Abbas intervened to “ease the burden on families” during Ramadan

Arabian Cement’s net profit declines 52% despite 11% revenue increase
Devaluated Egyptian pound, high cost of transportation result in “tough quarter” for the company