Issue introduction

Carbon-capture and utilisation (CCU) is a growing trend worldwide, as also in the cement sector, with a wide range of methodologies in development. Here, we speak to Dr Gaurav Sant, the leader of the University of California, Los Angeles’ Carbon Upcycling effort, about CO2NCRETE, a hydrated lime-based pre-cast concrete replacement made with untreated flue gas borne CO2...

Global Cement recently visited the Beckum headquarters of the expert ball mill, diaphragm and separator manufacturer Christian Pfeiffer. New Managing Directors Uwe Karsunke and Dietmar Freyhammer were keen to discuss the company’s past, present and future...

This article provides a high-level outline of the natural gypsum resources of Nova Scotia. It provides an overview of a quarrying operation that currently extracts natural gypsum and exports it from the Province and outlines the potential opportunities for re-starting operations that were recently placed on care-and-maintenance during the Great Recession. Here Patrick Whiteway describes the current situation and looks at potential for developing Nova Scotia’s natural gypsum client base, including into the cement industry.

Maerz Ofenbau AG outlines its recently-awarded contracts and completed projects...