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Lucky Cement distributes flood aid

15 September 2022

Pakistan: Lucky Cement has distributed ration bags, tents and first aid kits to victims of flooding Dadu, Khairpur, Sanghar and Uthal.

The Balochistan Times newspaper has reported that the company said “The immense destruction of houses and damages to crops caused by the floods, made victims homeless and they are now in the state of starvation.” It continued “In this time of crisis, Lucky Cement, Pakistan's largest cement manufacturer, has reached out to far-flung areas which were worst affected by the flash floods in North and South of Pakistan to provide relief to the victims.”

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Siam City Cement donates to Sri Lankans in crisis

04 August 2022

Thailand/Sri Lanka: Siam City Cement has despatched US$111,000-worth of medical supplies and monetary donations to Sri Lanka as humanitarian aid amid the on-going financial crisis in the country. Year-on-year inflation was 61% in July 2022.

The Nation newspaper reported that the Thai government has donated a total of US$158,000-worth of supplies to the country. It said “The donations reflect the close and cordial ties as well as the goodwill between Thai and Sri Lankan people.”

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Cheetah Cement workers strike

25 July 2022

Namibia: 200 Cheetah Cement employees have gone on strike to protest low wages and lack of pensions and medical aid. The Namibia Press Agency has reported that salaries have fallen behind inflation, having remained level for four years.

Cheetah Cement general manager Kevin Lee called strikers’ demands ‘unrealistic’ and said that the producer had done everything in its power, but now ended in a ‘deadlock’ with workers.

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BUA Cement helps communities in Sokoto state

13 June 2022

Nigeria: BUA Cement has donated a solar motorised borehole and medicines worth US$59,600 to eight host communities in Wamakko, Sokoto State. The company says that the efforts are aimed at alleviating the effects of local water scarcity and medicinal supply issues.

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Holcim Philippines donates 3000 Covid-19 jabs to hospital in La Union

16 May 2022

Philippines: Holcim Philippines has donated 3000 Covid-19 vaccinations to the Lorma Medical Center in San Fernando, La Union. The Business Mirror newspaper has reported that the company aims to help increase inoculation levels in remote parts of the province, at a time when tourism is beginning again.

Vice president and head of communications and corporate social responsibility Cara Ramirez said “We are thankful to the Lorma Medical Center for being our partner in providing vaccines to our neighbours in La Union. We are hopeful that this donation will further strengthen the province's resilience against the disease as we enter summer and tourism once again booms. While the pandemic appears to be easing, we need to remain vigilant and encourage everyone to avail themselves of the vaccines to be more protected.”

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Cemex turns flue gases into carbon nanomaterials

26 April 2022

Mexico: Cemex has reported its successful completion of laboratory tests aimed at converting CO2 emitted by cement kilns into carbon nanomaterials. The producer said that it was able to turn 50% of available carbon in a flue gas stream into nanomaterials. Possible industrial uses for carbon nanomaterials include in building materials, biomedicines, electronics and agriculture. Cemex says that its next step will be to scale the technology for a cement plant pilot study.

CEO Fernando Gonzalez said “This breakthrough technology is significant for Cemex, not only because it offers the potential to commercialise carbon emissions, but because it demonstrates the value of our Smart Innovation platform. The path to carbon neutrality will be built with innovation, and we remain committed to being at the forefront in developing new circular technologies and processes.”

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