Germany: Loesche signed an exclusive partnership with Metso Corporation to introduce the Metso Loesche vertical roller mill dry grinding technology for mineral processing applications. The collaboration combines Loesche’s vertical roller mill technology with Metso’s mineral processing solutions and global service capabilities.

Global head of mining applications at Loesche Stefan Baaken said “With Metso at our side, we are excellently positioned to offer significant added value to the mining industry and actively shape the transition to more resource-efficient processes. Our VRM technology has a proven track record, with more than 2400 references in the cement and other industries worldwide. We are delighted to now be able to use this proven technology in mineral processing, where it offers considerable advantages.”

Metso said that the new technology provides a steeper, more uniform particle size distribution and reduced oxidation of sulphide mineral particles to improve downstream processing performance.

Colombia: Colombia’s National Department of Statistics (DANE) reported that production of grey cement in December 2025 was 1.18Mt, representing a 3.1% year-on-year increase from December 2024. 1.05Mt of cement was shipped domestically, representing a 5.1% year-on-year increase.

From January 2025 to December 2025, grey cement production was 13.9Mt, representing a 3% year-on-year increase. Domestic shipments were 12.7Mt, which is a 5% increase compared to the previous corresponding period.

US: Total shipments of Portland and blended cement in the US and Puerto Rico in October 2025 were an estimated 10.3Mt, a 3% year-on-year decrease from October 2024. Shipments for the year through October 2025 totalled an estimated 86.7Mt, a 2.1% decrease from those for the same period in 2024. Texas, Missouri, California, Florida and Michigan accounted for 39% of cement produced in October 2025. Texas, California, Florida, Ohio and Illinois received 38% of shipments in October 2025.

Clinker production, excluding Puerto Rico, was an estimated 6.6Mt in October 2025, a 1.5% decrease year-on-year. Production for the year through October was an estimated 56.7Mt, a 4.2% decrease from the previous corresponding period. The leading clinker-producing states matched the leading cement-producing states with the exception of Michigan, which is replaced with Alabama. October 2025 imports of cement and clinker totalled 2.34 Mt, a 38% year-on-year increase. Imports for the year through October were 21.6 Mt, a 1% increase from those for the same period in 2024.

Germany: Heidelberg Materials increased sales by 1% year-on-year to €21.5bn in 2025 from €21.2bn in 2024, despite some declines in volumes in individual group areas. It raised its result from current operations (RCO) by 6% to a ‘record’ €3.40bn, due to strict cost discipline. Specific net CO₂ emissions reportedly fell by 3% to 512kg/t of cementitious material. The company strengthened its positions in North America and Australia due to the acquisitions of BURNCO Rock Products' Edmonton-area assets in Canada and Walan Specialty Construction Products in the US. In Australia, Heidelberg Materials said it expanded its range of sustainable solutions and its presence in key markets. For 2026, it expects RCO of €3.40–3.75bn and a further slight reduction in specific net CO₂ emissions.