UAE: Ras Al-Khaimah Cement Co (RAKCC) has awarded China-based Sinoma a contract to build two cement silos and conveyors, each with a capacity of 1500t/day. The value of the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract has not yet been revealed. Sinoma’s scope of work on the contract covers the complete production system, from raw materials handling and clinker preparation to cement grinding, storage and shipping.

In its statement, Sinoma said it had built a waste heat power plant to support RAKCC's cement production line, with the unit operating ‘stably and reliably’ since its commissioning in 2016.

“Over the years, the company has continuously provided the owner (RAKCC) with full-cycle operation and maintenance services, including inspection, maintenance and spare parts, earning the owner's full recognition and high praise for its strong technical capabilities and high-quality service,” Sinoma said.

South Africa: The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (ITAC) is investigating the alleged dumping of cement from Mozambique and Vietnam after complaints from local cement producers Afrimat, Sephaku Cement and InterCement.

They collectively ‘submitted sufficient evidence and established a prima facie case’ to enable ITAC to reach a conclusion, according to local press. The dumping margin for Mozambique was determined to be 90.51%. ITAC determines the dumping margin by comparing the estimated normal price (in the country) with the export price, with the difference between the two, divided by the export price. The dumping margin for Vietnam was determined to be 37.04%.

Local producer PPC reportedly warned previously that it was ‘extremely concerned’ about the rise in imports from Mozambique. CEO Matias Cardarelli told local press in June 2026 that imports from Mozambique had jumped from 50,000t to 300,000t in 2025, and ‘could grow exponentially’ following the acquisition of AfriSam by West China Cement earlier in 2026.

Ghana: The Trade, Agribusiness and Industry Minister, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, said that the government will work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to determine whether operations at Empire Cement pose health risks to residents in the area. She said a scientific assessment by the EPA would be necessary to establish the extent of any pollution linked to the company’s operations. The Minister made the remarks on Friday 18 September 2026, during a visit to the Empire Cement plant.

The visit came two days after the EPA directed Empire Cement to shut down the plant’s operations with immediate effect. The directive followed investigations launched by the EPA after it received several complaints from residents about alleged air pollution and nuisance associated with the company’s activities. According to the EPA, its investigations found sustained visible particulate and gaseous emissions from the facility into the surrounding environment. The regulator also accused the company of failing to submit its quarterly environmental monitoring returns, contrary to the conditions of its environmental permit. The company was directed to submit its outstanding returns by 1 October 2026, and can only resume operations after installing pollution control systems and obtaining written permission from the EPA.

Canada: McInnis is planning to increase the alternative fuel substitution rate of its cement plant in Port-Daniel Gascons, Quebec, to 20% by 2030, with an aim to eventually replace 70% of fossil fuels (currently petcoke) in the longer term. It will present its project, which will incorporate a high proportion of biogenic forest-derived fuels, to the local community on 18 September 2026.

The project includes the installation of new on-site equipment to process and feed the alternative fuels, including a shredder, a dryer and enclosed storage facilities. These improvements are intended to support the plant's energy transition while incorporating measures to mitigate potential environmental impacts.

"This project represents an important step in reducing our plant's carbon footprint,” said Philippe Marceau, Director of Operations. “We want to advance this energy conversion while remaining responsive to the community and relying on solutions tailored to the realities of the region."