Philippines: OceanaGold Philippines (OGP) has partnered with Holcim’s waste management business Geocycle to reduce the landfill disposal of its Didipio gold-copper mine in Nueva Vizcaya, according to the Business Inquirer. The parties entered into a two-year memorandum of understanding that will divert up to 70% of the mine’s residual waste to be co-processed in Geocycle’s facility in Norzagaray, Bulacan, with OGP taking on the haulage cost. OGP said that the lifespan of its existing landfill will be extended from 1.8 years to approximately 10.8 years, and that it expects to save up to US$101,000 since it may no longer need to build another landfill facility.

“Our existing landfill facility is nearing capacity and could be full within the next year. Rather than expanding our landfill footprint, we have chosen a more sustainable and forward-looking solution,” OGP asset president James Isles said.

Pakistan: Pioneer Cement has approved the development of a 28.3MW solar power plant at its manufacturing facility in Chenki, Jauharabad, Punjab. The project will be financed entirely through the company's internal cash reserves, and aims to commence commercial operations by the end of 2026. The solar power plant is expected to reduce the company’s dependency on the national grid, which constitutes approximately 20% of the company's power mix. The total capital expenditure for the solar project is anticipated to be around US$9m.

Ireland: Mannok’s cement plant at Ballyconnell shut down for scheduled maintenance at the beginning of 2026, and a new kiln hood was installed. The original kiln cooler Fixed Inlet Grate was installed in 2000, and had become ‘deformed’, resulting in significant ingress of false air. It was replaced by an ABC cooler inlet and outlet seal. Mannok said that the upgrades were already delivering measurable gains in energy efficiency and enabling increased fuel-switching capability. Mannok appointed Fuller as engineering, procurement and construction contractor, which supplied the kiln hood, cooler inlet and outlet seal, while G Leonard carried out the refractory works. The thermal substitution rate has reportedly increased significantly and the cooler inlet has eliminated the formation of ‘snowmen’ – the solidified build-up of molten clinker in the grate, reducing downtime and improving production reliability.

Paul Carron, decarbonisation engineering manager at Mannok, said “Projects like this are central to our strategy as we continue to decarbonise our cement operations. The successful installation of the new kiln hood and ABC cooler components is already delivering tangible efficiency gains and enabling greater use of alternative fuels. From initial planning through to execution, the project ran very smoothly, which is a testament to the collaboration between our in-house teams and trusted partners. This is another important step forward as we remain fully committed to achieving our decarbonisation goals under the Mannok 2030 Vision.”

Jordan: Technology group Wärtsilä will carry out a fuel conversion project on a Wärtsilä engine-based captive power plant serving Qatrana Cement Company's (QCC) cement plant in Karak, reducing emissions and operating costs. The order was booked by Wärtsilä in the first quarter of 2026. The upgrade will also enable the engines to operate on sustainable fuels as and when they become available.

QCC CEO Amer Khatib said "This fuel conversion upgrade will reduce our operating costs and emissions, while relying on proven Wärtsilä technology. Our strong and long-standing partnership with Wärtsilä since 2008 provides a solid basis for delivering the project safely and professionally without disrupting cement production. This project forms part of QCC's broader strategy to increase energy efficiency and sustainability."