Oman/Somalia: Raysut Cement has renewed its distribution agreement with Barwaaqo Cement in Somalia, for an estimated value of US$49m. The agreement is reportedly expected to contribute to improved production capacity and increased financial returns. It is valid from 15 September 2026 to 14 September 2027. The two companies signed a similar agreement on 9 November 2025, which was valid until 14 September 2026.

India: JSW Cement has commissioned an additional 1Mt/yr of cement grinding capacity at its Nagaur plant in Rajasthan, taking the facility’s total grinding capacity to 3.5Mt/yr. JSW’s total grinding capacity is now 25.1Mt/yr. JSW Cement reportedly plans to build a larger presence in north India, where cement demand has been supported by new infrastructure and government capital expenditure.

Senegal: RIGA has announced the completion of a Loesche cement mill upgrade at one of Dangote Cement’s plants in Senegal. The project involved a comprehensive mechanical and hydraulic upgrade, including complete replacement of three S-Rollers, replacement of three master roller tyres; mill liners; dam ring and central plate, manufacture and installation of a complete hydraulic system for the S-Rollers and an installation of new hydraulic lines and piping. RIGA said that the project required detailed planning, heavy mechanical works, precision installation, hydraulic system integration and close coordination with the plant team to ensure safe and efficient execution.

Kyrgyzstan: 3.5Mt of cement was produced in Kyrgyzstan from January to August 2026, which represents an increase of 34% year-on-year, or 0.89Mt. 2.6Mt of cement was produced in January to August 2025. Cement production reached 0.5Mt in August 2026, an increase of 16% compared to August 2025, when it was 0.46Mt. The monthly volume of cement production increased by 72,500t year-on-year.