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Zambia: Chilanga Cement has started lime production at its Ndola plant. The new lime unit at the plant has a production capacity of 108,000t/yr, according to the Times of Zambia newspaper. The project had an investment of US$5m. The subsidiary of Switzerland-based Holcim has launched a new lime produced called ‘PAWA Lime’ targeted at the mining and industrial sectors.
Spain: The Spanish cement manufacturers' association, Oficemen, and Siemens Energy have signed a two-year collaboration agreement to develop decarbonisation techniques and solutions for Spain's cement industry. The agreement was signed by Siemens Energy's Industrial Sales Director for Southwest Europe, Angel Cillerruelo, and Oficemen's General Director, Aniceto Zaragoza.
Zaragoza said "The Spanish cement industry's commitment to climate neutrality by 2050, outlined in our roadmap, includes exploring the most effective levers for emission reduction, such as the decarbonisation of energy sources or the comprehensive energy management of industrial processes."
Kenya: Cemtech, a subsidiary of Devki Group, has submitted an Environmental Impact Assessment report to the National Environment Management Authority for a new clinker plant in Kitui County. The company aims to receive approval from the Kenyan government to establish the plant, according to the Business Daily newspaper. The company says that the plant will boost local cement production and increase employment opportunities.
Uzbekistan: In the first quarter of 2024, local companies produced 2.3Mt of Portland cement, marking an 11.5% increase compared to the same period in 2023. This is according to the latest data from the government’s Statistics Agency. In March 2024, production reached 905,500t.
Germany: Heidelberg Materials has reported its 2024 quarterly financial report for January – March 2024. Revenue for this period was €4.48bn, representing a year-on-year decrease of 8.1% from €4.89bn. Result from current operations before depreciation and amortisation was €542m, a year-on-year decrease of 2.6% from €557m. Poor weather conditions in key regions and a reduced number of working days in the first quarter of 2024 contributed to declining sales volumes, according to the company.
Dr Dominik von Achten, Chair of the Managing Board of Heidelberg Materials, said "Despite declining revenues compared to a strong prior-year quarter, we have further increased our profitability. This was in particular due to the very good start to the year in North America and strict cost management. The good start allows us to look forward confidently to the rest of the year.”