Sweden: Swedish cement manufacturer Cemvision has entered a strategic partnership with Norway-based residential developer JM to develop ‘climate-friendly’ cement and concrete. As part of the agreement, JM has also acquired a minority stake in Cemvision.
Cemvision’s cement reportedly reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 95% compared to traditional cement, through the use of recycled industrial waste from mining and steel industries, combined with renewable energy in its kiln operations.
US: In response to the Trump Administration’s imposition of 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, Portland Cement Association (PCA) President and CEO Mike Ireland has released a statement.
He said “The US cement industry would like to work with the Administration to address federal laws and regulations that prevent American cement companies from increasing production, making it necessary for the US to import some 20% of its total cement consumption annually, including from Canada and Mexico.”
He added “US cement manufacturers, who provide the materials for America’s vast infrastructure and will have an essential role in helping to manifest the President’s vision of improved border and energy security, believe the right tax, regulatory and permitting environment will lead to more investments in US cement production.”
Canada and Mexico account for 27% of US cement imports, representing nearly 7% of total consumption. In 2023, the US imported 5Mt of cement from Canada and 2Mt from Mexico.
Peru: National cement despatches reached 0.99Mt in January 2025, down by 2% compared to January 2024 and by 0.7% in the 12-month cumulative period, according to ASOCEM. Cement production declined by 6% year-on-year to 0.87Mt, while clinker production dropped by 30% to 0.59Mt. Over the 12-month cumulative period, cement production fell by 3% and clinker production declined by 9%.
Cement exports reached 10,200t, down by 2% year-on-year and by 5% in the 12-month cumulative period. Clinker exports increased significantly, by 122% to 73,600t in January 2025, but were down by 18% in the cumulative period.
Cement imports rose by 63% year-on-year to 50,000t in January and by 23% in the 12-month period. Clinker imports fell by 29% to 44,000t in January but increased by 28% in the cumulative period.
US: Construction service company Bridgesource led a community meeting to propose a cement plant in Glendale, Nevada. More than 150 people attended the meeting to discuss the project.
The proposed cement plant would occupy about 101 hectares and include a 122m preheater tower and a 137m smoke stack. Additionally, a 81 hectare plot of land is being considered for a limestone mining operation to supply the plant. The deposit is expected to sustain the plant for 70-80 years.
Bridgesource said that the site poses multiple advantages for the location of a cement plant, citing its proximity to transportation infrastructure, as well as access to natural gas from the Kern River pipeline and sufficient power supply from the national grid. The company stated that the proposal would create over 200 jobs.
