Cement is the most expensive component in concrete and is the decisive factor in the quality of concrete and concrete structures. However, in many cases the binding properties of cement are not fully utilised, causing additional expenses and reducing construction material quality. Cement pulverisation and activation offers a solution...

The RWM Exhibition on recycling and waste management took place at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, UK on 12-13 September 2018. The event featured over 500 exhibitors, attracted around 20,000 visitors with 350 seminars and 30 panel sessions. Global Cement was once again in attendance. Here, we showcase selected cement-relevant exhibitors, many of which are involved in the preparation and handling of waste-derived alternative fuels.

The Federación Interamericana del Cemento (FICEM) held its 2018 Technical Congress in Panama City on 3-5 September 2018, with 355 delegates attending from 29 countries. Technically the conference was strong, with plenty of local case studies interspersed with presentations looking at sustainability and commercial activities...

This article looks at the cement sector, related statistics and recent news from 15 West African nations: Benin, Burkina Faso, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo.

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