Pakistan: Kohat Cement has started commercial operation of a 105t/hr cement mill at its plant. The cement producer operates a single integrated plant at Kohat-Rawalpindi. It is also upgrading the site with a new 7800t/day production line.
Kenyan cement consumption falls for first time since 2000
Kenya: Cement consumption has fallen for the first time since 2000. It fell by 8.2% year-on-year to 6.2Mt in 2017 from 6.7Mt in 2016, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reported on by the Daily Nation newspaper. Reduced demand for building materials in the construction sector occurred at the same time as a fall in the value of building plans approved in 2017.
Najran Cement receives clinker export licence
Saudi Arabia: Najran Cement has received a clinker export licence from the Ministry of Commerce and Investment. The licence is valid for one year from 30 April 2018.
Colombian cement production falls by 3.3% to 2.9Mt in first quarter
Colombia: Cement production fell by 3.3% year-on-year to 2.9Mt in the first quarter of 2018 from 3Mt in the same period in 2017. Local despatches fell by 5.45 to 2.84Mt from 3Mt, according to data from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE).
