UK: Holcim UK’s flagship Tilbury Cement Works has commenced import and distribution operations, according to a press release. Holcim said that the first deep-sea vessel had discharged material into the site, signalling the transition from construction to active operations and forming part of the site’s ‘wet commissioning’ programme. The new cement works combines deep-water marine access with large-scale storage, automated logistics and a modular grinding and blending system that will come online later in 2026. It will operate 24/7 and includes a new ship-to-shore conveyor system, enclosed belt conveyors and the UK’s first 30,000t cement dome silo.

Material is transferred directly from vessel to storage, before being processed and despatched through six loading heads and five weighbridges. The next milestone will be the completion and commissioning of the site’s vertical roller mill later in 2026, which will grind granulated blast furnace slag and recycled concrete fines to produce ground granulated blast furnace slag and blended cements. Full product lines will come online in early 2027. Holcim UK said that the development strengthened its network and ensured processing capacity in one of the UK’s highest demand regions.

Tim Fry, project manager at Holcim UK, said “Initiating import and distribution of cementitious materials is a major step forward for Tilbury Cement Works and for Holcim’s ability to serve customers across the South East. This phase demonstrates the strength of the systems we’ve built, from marine logistics to storage and despatch, and reflects the hard work of everyone involved in bringing this facility to life. As construction concludes in 2026 and we move into full operations, Tilbury will provide the flexibility, reliability and capacity to support our customers with a range of conventional, low carbon and circular cementitious materials.”

Pakistan: Power Cement reported profits rising to US$9m in the first nine months of the 2026 financial year from US$1.25m in the same period of 2025, reportedly driven by sales growth and improved margins. This growth was largely attributed to a 61% rise in clinker exports, which was bolstered by the ongoing Middle East conflict. The sales for the period consisted of 54% local despatches and 46% exports, with exports comprising 70% clinker and 30% cement. The company also reported full capacity utilisation at its Line-III production facility, an increase from the previous year's 92%. In the domestic market, Power Cement maintained a 20% market share in southern Pakistan during the reporting period.

Bolivia: Fancesa has restored its cement shipments after a period of economic uncertainty and road blockades across the country. Chair of the board Guido Calvo informed local press that between 15-16 June 2026, more than 5000t of cement were shipped, reportedly within regular averages. 15 June 2026 saw 2101t (42,020 bags) shipped, of which more than 20,000t were bound for Santa Cruz. The remainder will supply the city of Sucre. The plant’s kilns are currently shut down, and there is a stockpile of over 80,000t of clinker, enough to produce cement for the next 30 days. Scheduled maintenance for one of the kilns was planned for July 2026, but this will be brought forward.

Saudi Arabia: Yamama Cement announced in a statement to the stock exchange that it has commenced commercial operation of its third production line (formerly Line 7), with a clinker production capacity of approximately 12,500t/day, effective 1 July 2026. The company signed a contract with China's Sinoma Overseas Development in November 2022 to relocate the seventh line from its old Riyadh plant to the new Al-Halal North site in Al-Kharj. In March 2026, the company began a three-month trial operation phase for the project.