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EPA Critical of Titans Air Permit, USA

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has told North Carolina regulators that their draft air permit

Sugar Creek must wait on Lafarge decision

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

It might be December or January before residents know whether a limestone mining proposal can move

Air quality to improve near Rugby plant, UK

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Air quality in Rugby looks set to improve after Cemex UK won permission to use environmentally-

South Africa: cement producer focuses on reducing its environmental footprint

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

With the introduction of a new environmental policy

Hanson Hardscapes first to adopt spec for Essrocs self-cleaning TX Active cement

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Hanson Hardscapes is the first North American precast producer to incorporate TX Active, a self-cleaning

Lafarge and Bouygues Constructuion unveil a new generation of concretes

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Once again, Lafarge is innovating in concrete and has announced the launching of a new range of insulating ready-mix concretes: ThermediaTM.

USA: Titan Cement public hearing today

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A pair of public hearings is scheduled for Tuesday on the state’s draft air permit

UK: battle continues over cement noise

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Imagine your next-door neighbour mowing the lawn for 36 hours at a time.

USA: public gets glimpse at future La Salle park

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Area residents had an eye-opening experience as they took a first look

UK: cement works conditions breached

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A former cement works operator has admitted breaching environmental conditions.

US DOE selects Cemex USA to develop carbon capture

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex Mexicos largest cement and ready-mix company, announced that the US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected it to develop technology for capturing and storing carbon dioxide emissions at one of

Polysius AG and Elex AG have established Elex CemCat AG

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Polysius AG and Elex AG have established Elex CemCat AG as a joint venture for advancing the catalytic flue gas cleaning technology in nonmetallic mineral processing plants

Hope works safety award, UK

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge Cement’s Hope Works yard supervisor, John Millen has received a special safety award from th

EA grants permission for Cemex to burn climafuel

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex UK, has been granted permission by the cement industry regulator, the Environment Agency

State to ban ash use at Lafarge

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Albany, NY - The state is poised to ban the use of mercury-tainted coal fly ash at a Ravena cement plant

Opponents gather ahead of plant public hearing

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Opponents of the proposed Titan Cement Plant gathered Tuesday night, as they prepare a plan for next

Lafarge operating renewable fuels system at Davenport

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge has recently installed equipment that will allow it to use waste seeds, paper, and packaging scrap

Regulations to boost gas scrubber market

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The market for industrial stack gas scrubbers has historically been small compared to those used in

Dust from Hanson works coats village, UK

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A dust cloud which leaked from from Hanson Cement at Padeswood - formerly Castle Cement - in

Holcim: ETS has concrete drawbacks, Australia

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Holcim, fresh from its $2 billion takeover of Cemex Australia, is bullish about its prospects in Australia,

Cemex Climafuel partnership, UK

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex is set to enter a partnership with the Waste Recycling Group (WRG) in Northampton to produce

Aggregate Industries first to reach Carbon Trust Standard

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Aggregate Industries claims has become the first company in its sector to achieve the Carbon Trust

Challenge to Lehigh quarry plans, US

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

As personnel at the Lehigh Southwest Cement Company continue operations on two fronts renewing

Cemex pallet retrieval scheme achievements, UK

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex UK, the building materials provider, now has 20% of its cement pallets returned under a retrieval

DOE Selects Cemex Inc to develop CCS technology

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex Inc announced today that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected it to develop

Comment period for Castle Hayne plant extended, US

Wed, 7 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The state Division of Air Quality is extending the comment period for the public to voice its opinion on

TXI withdraws tyre burning request, USA

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Texas Industries’ Midlothian cement factory near Dallas has withdrawn its state request to burn about 145

Tarmac signs power purchase deal with Welsh wind operator

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Tarmac has signed what it claims is an "industry first" UK£3.5m deal to buy discounted wind energy

Stone to reveal Lafarge preliminary findings

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

In conjunction with Community Advocates for Safe Emissions, Dr. Ward Stone, State Wildlife

Study warns of mercury near Lafarge site

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Elevated levels of toxic mercury and other heavy metals are in neighborhoods around the Lafarge cemen

Public response could delay Cupertino permit process

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District could delay until December a decision about whether

Cemex Cosmos plant burning tyres

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex officials this week are testing how burning tires as fuel at their Kosmos cement plant in

Southern Cement expansion plans meet opposition, UK

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Environment officers have refused to regard noise emitted by Southern Cement, based in Ipswich, UK as

Holcim Philippines spearheads environment projects

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Holcim Philippines Inc.’s cement plants continue to initiate various community activities to protect and

Diamond Cement builds classroom for community, Ghana

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Nearly US$300,000 have so far been spent by the Diamond Cement Ghana Limited (DCGL) at Aflao to

Afrisam introduces CO2 stamp

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cement producer Afrisam announced the introduction of a carbon dioxide (CO2) rating stamp on Friday

Cemex ordered to pay fine for hazardous spill, US

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex agreed to pay a $25,000 for failing to report a 900-gallon fuel spill at the company’s Davenport

Himachal allows ACC to generate power from kiln gases

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Himachal Pradesh government Friday allowed leading cement manufacturer ACC Ltd to utilise the

Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, USA

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Six cement plants received recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their

Draft permit released for Titan Cements NC plant, USA

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

North Carolina regulators released a draft air permit Friday for the proposed Titan Cement plant in New

N.C. DENR Issues draft air quality permit to Carolinas Cement Company

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Carolinas Cement Company has announced that the Division of Air Quality of the North Carolina

Ash Grove Cement Company Receives ’United We Serve’ award

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Director of Environmental Services Dr. Ron

Erin Brockovich will address toxic concerns about Lafarge

Mon, 7 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Famous environmental advocate Erin Brockovich, lawyers from Weitz and Luxenberg P.C., and Dr. Mark

Holcim Philippiness environmentally-friendly programme

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Holcim Philippines is said to be working closely with local government units and industrial companies in

Cemex & Urbi celebrate 10 year housing venture, Mexico

Tue, 1 Sep 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Following a unique model of operations and innovation, the productive alliance between Cemex and

Indonesian agency sets out roadmap for CO2 reduction

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

An Indonesian environment agency has set out a roadmap for the government to adopt forestry, energy,

Cimerwa looks to alternative energy sources, Rwanda

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Rwanda’s only cement factory, Cimerwa is set to begin using peat for energy production a move that will

County recommends go-ahead for Cemex quarry expansion, US

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

County planners say a limestone quarry in the hills above Davenport, owned by Cemex, could be

Opponents of Titan’s planned cement plant eye court battle

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Titan America has already survived a legislative campaign to stall its cement plant project.

Union Bridge Lehigh Cement Co to reduce its mercury output by up to 40 per cent

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Union Bridge Lehigh Cement Co will install new equipment this week that the company to reduce its mercury emissions

New Zealand: tribe throws spanner in cement plant works

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Waitaha wants a heritage order over an escarpment in the Waiareka Valley, which could have a major impact on the proposed Holcim

Oregon weighs support for cement plant, US

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is weighing whether to join an Eastern Oregon cement

Cemex and LA city, county settle on US$400,000

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Los Angeles officials say Cemex Inc. has agreed to pay $400,000 in fines for improper discharge of

Higher sales and lower cost boost Taseks profit

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Higher sales and lower production costs lifted Tasek Corporation Bhds net profit by 32% YoY to

Cemex waste plant objection, UK

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Rugby borough council looks set to dig its heels in over its opposition to Cemexs plans to build its

’Green’ cement for carbon-negative construction

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A UK firm working to develop carbon-negative cement recently announced that its raised more than UK£1m

Cement plan to cut mercury emissions

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A cement plant in Carroll County that is one of the state’s top mercury polluters has agreed to slash its emissions

Dominican Republic: cement plants opponents take their case to the palace

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Representatives of 44 social, environmental and labor unions today asked president Leonel Fernandez to revert the concession to build a cement plant

Gresik to use bio-mass to fire energy, Indonesia

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

PT Semen Gresik joins hands with Sindicum Carbon Capital (SCC), a London-based clean development

Votorantim takes part in popular housing project, Brazil

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Concrete from Engemix, Votorantim Cement"s concrete business, and Votoraço products from

Protestors rally over proposed Titan plant, US

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Protestors gathered in Castle Hayne on Monday to argue against Titan Americas proposed cement plant.

Congress adjourns with no new Cemex bill

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Language refinement has held up another bill aimed at banning a mega-mining project proposed for the

Wilmington Journal Endorses Titan Cement plans

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Wilmington Journal, a weekly newspaper that has served the African American community of

Holcim, Iloilo partner for waste management, Philippines

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

To support the local governments efforts on solid waste management, leading cement company Holcim

Lafarge wins prizes for saving water

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge Cement UK have been presented with two prestigious national awards from the Environment

Cement and lime sectors achieve climate change target

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has announced that the UK cement and lime sectors have

Hima Cement shifts to use of cleaner energy, Uganda

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Hima Cement expects to achieve up to 50 per cent replacement of heavy fuel with alternative energy

Cement industry group aims for zero waste

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Cement Sustainability Initiative wants to reduce the concrete landfill rate to zero by boosting

TXI Riverside Cement plant to pay US$221,000 in fines

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

State and Inland environmental programs will get a financial boost from a recent court judgment against

Riebeek West continues fight over plant, South Africa

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Environmentalists in Riebeek West feel their concerns about a proposed cement factory expansion in the

Lafarge launches online LEED product guide

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge North America has launched a new online guide to assist architects and engineers in finding

Feds wrap up interviews at cement factory town

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Federal officials are set to wrap up the first part of their wide-ranging study of pollution levels in the

Opposition to Lafarge greenfield plant, India

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Environmentalists and residents of Karsog valley came out in large numbers to oppose setting up of a

Cemex Knoxville award

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Cemex Cement plant in Knoxville has received the Land Stewardship Award from

Keystone Cement gets DEP approval, US

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Department of Environmental Protection has granted approval for Keystone Cement to change its

EPA proposes slashing mercury emissions from cement plants

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The US Environmental Protection Agency is taking public comments on a proposal to reduce mercury

Cemex receives United Nations’ Habitat Business Award

Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex has received the United Nations Habitat Business Award in the category of Accessible Housing

Ho Chi Minh University’s green campus wins global competition

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A Vietnamese-Japanese design of a university campus has received a Silver Award and a prize money of

Cement firms slow CO2 emissions despite production growth

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Efforts by the worlds leading cement companies knocked down carbon dioxide emissions from the

Lafarge Dunbar plant unsatisfactory environmental score

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge Dunbar is the only industrial plant in the Lothians to receive an unsatisfactory score in the

California cement plant to utilise biomass

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Mitsubishi Cement in Lucerne Valley, California, has acquired a Rawlings Manufacturing Wood Hog, enabling it to use both coal and biomass

North Carolina bill seeking to delay cement plant pulled, US

Wed, 1 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A bill that would seek to delay the opening of a cement plant near Wilmington has been delayed by

USA: no vote on last-minute cement plant legislation

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

It looks as if Titan America’s plans for a new cement plant in Castle Hayne will continue

Dominican President to consult the UN on controversial cement plants

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

President Leonel Fernandez announced yesterday that he requested of the United Nations Environment Program,

Northern Ireland: derelict quarry to get UK£100m harbour village makeover

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A derelict quarry is to be transformed into an environmentally friendly harbour village under a UK£100m (117.2m) development plan approved today.

USA: California weighs global warming fees on producers

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

California air regulators on Thursday will consider leveling the nation’s first statewide carbon fee on utilities,

USA: fight over ABQ cement plant comes to a head

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Tonight the city of Albuquerque has scheduled a public information hearing to hear concerns about whether a North Valley cement company

USA: Texas sues Mexico cement maker Cemex for US$558m

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Texas Land Commissioner Jerry Patterson said on Tuesday he filed a suit against Mexican cement maker Cemex

USA: proposed federal emission rule threatens cement plants

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Two major local employers, Lehigh Southwest Cement Company in Tehachapi and CalPortland Cement in Mojave, are facing a stringent new federal emission rule that may be impossible to meet.

Hot recycling helps to cement a future

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Industrial waste has long been a problem for the companies that produce it as well as the broad community, but one firm has taken the view that waste can be an asset,

Four Pakistan cement plants want Karachi’s solid waste for fuel

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Four cement factories in Pakistan have offered to buy Karachi’s solid waste to use it as fuel for their plants.

USA: Lafarge, waste management set up landfill methane system

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Waste Management and Lafarge North America will unveil a US$2m landfill methane fuel system Friday at Lafarges Tulsa Cement Plant.

US cement industry protests EPA’s proposal to regulate kiln emissions

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Advocates for the cement industry in the US and environmentalists are facing off in hearings this week as federal regulators call for comment on new rules to limit emissions

Mixing it up over cement plant pollution

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A US federal crackdown on toxic air pollution from cement plants is generating blowback from the industry

Cement firm fined over dust fall

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex UK has been ordered to pay UK£33,500 in fines and costs after homes, businesses and vehicles in Warwickshire were covered in dust.

EPA proposed cement kiln rules opposed by industry

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A proposed hazardous air pollutant regulation for the cement industry undermines the balance between

EPA extends comment deadline for proposed plant rules

Thu, 11 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

EPA is extending the public comment deadline to September 4, 2009 on a proposal to slash mercury

Lafarge UK looks to introduce waste fuel

Tue, 9 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge Cement UK wants to introduce waste-derived fuel to help cut escalating energy costs after a

Holcim waits on Environment Court for next steps on NZ plant

Wed, 3 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Holcim expects the NZ Environment Court to decide on its application to build a new cement plant near

Dominican environmentalists rally to block cement plant

Tue, 2 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Dominican environmentalists are rallying to block cement plant project which even if is found outside the

Cemex plant sets alternative fuels record, UK

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemexs South Ferriby cement plant in North Lincolnshire set a new record last month by replacing over

Portland to construct wind farms, Spain

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Spanish cement producer Cementos Portland Valderrivas has chosen three sites to construct wind farms

National Cement plans nature preserve near Ragland, US

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A planned limestone quarry near Ragland could come with a 140-acre nature preserve just upstream in St

EPA Reschedules hearing on proposed plant rules, US

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

EPA is rescheduling its May 26, 2009 public hearing to solicit comments on a proposal to slash mercury

Cement Sustainability Initiative unveils CO2 reduction initiatives

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Cement Sustainability Initiative (CSI) unveiled its vision of a "sectoral approach" to tackling CO2.

Biomass burning plans presented at Lafarge open house, UK

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge is working with a Kingston-based company called Performance Plants Inc, as well as scientists

Cemex plant honoured

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex cement plant in Demopolis has been acknowledged by The Portland Cement Association (PCA) and

Cemex teams up with World Business Council for Sustainable Development

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex, in collaboration with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and a

Cemex increases use of waste fuel, UK

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex has replaced 74% of the fuel used to heat its cement kiln at a North Lincolnshire plant with fuels

Environmental award for Titan America

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Roanoke plant in Virginia, owned by Titan America, a Titan Group subsidiary, has won the Overall

EPA seeks more data from Cemex plant near Lyons

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

State regulators must provide more information to justify the air-emissions permit awarded to the Cemex

Richmond Township meeting on plans for quarry expansion

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Richmond Township supervisors meeting Monday began on a hill overlooking the valley where Lehigh Cement Co

Cemex demonstrates progress in its sustainability commitments

Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Cemex today announced that it continues to make substantial progress toward its goals as a sustainable

Lafarge and WWF renew partnership

Wed, 6 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

  Bruno Lafont, Chairman and CEO of Lafarge, and James P. Leape, Director-General of WWF International, have announced

US: industry honors leaders in environmental improvement

Fri, 1 May 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Six cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and

Lehigh fined for air quality permit violation

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lehigh Cement Co. agreed in a consent order by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to pay a

Carolinas Cement will comply with new EPA mercury regulations

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A spokesperson from Carolinas Cement responded to Tuesday’s announcement from EPA regarding new

Cement industry: EPA pollution plan not achievable

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A group representing the U.S. cement industry says a federal government plan for cutting emissions of

EPA proposes to slash mercury emissions from cement plants

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

EPA is proposing to significantly reduce mercury emissions from Portland cement kilns, the fourth-largest

New director to focus on alternative fuels programme

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Cemex cement plant at South Ferriby, UK has a new director, 29-year-old Philip Baynes-Clarke.

Lafarge to install abatement system

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Lafarge Cement Zambia has embarked on a further investment of US$2.5m to replace the US$1.5m dust

Standards authority suspends Abyssinia production, Ethiopia

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Quality and Standards Authority of Ethiopia (QSAE) has temporarily suspended Abyssinia Cement

TXI plant gets operational approvals

Thu, 9 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality voted 2-1 Wednesday to approve a 10-year renewal of

Soil near Lafarge plant under scrutiny, NY

Wed, 8 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Concerned about pollution at the Lafarge cement plant in Ravena, New York State Wildlife Pathologist

Protesters rally against proposed cement plan, US

Tue, 7 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

People against a proposed cement plant by Titan in Castle Hayne say they will not back down.

Planning needed to avoid ’boom-bust’ cement plant

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A new cement plant near Weston will bring social and economic benefits for the Waitaki district but could

Lafarge plans UK wind farm

Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

 Lafarge plans a wind farm as well as carbon capture and storage in Britain as the energy intensive sector

Virginia Governor Honors Roanoke Cement Company

Fri, 3 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Roanoke Cement Company was honored last night with the Governor’s Award for Environmental

Study comes out in favour of Titan Cement, US

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A new independent study finds that a proposed cement plant by Titan Cement will not pose a threat to the environment,

Mercury study results for proposed Carolinas cement plant

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

A study shows that mercury emissions from the proposed Carolinas Cement Plant would pose little risk t

Mercury tests start near Ravena plant, US

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Testing is being carried out on nearby soil and wildlife for toxic heavy metals that may have drifted from Lafarges Revena plant, report local press.

Holcim institutes research awards for students, Vietnam

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Holcim Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh University of Technology, and Can Tho University have announced a competition for students

Cement ban bill discussion, US

Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Titan America representatives and opponents to the company’s proposed cement plant packed into a committee meeting in Raleigh Tuesday to

Lafarge to hold public meeting in Rensselaer County, US

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Rensselaer County residents are being invited to a town hall-style meeting on air quality issues at the

Lafarge Malayan Cement recognised for safety

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Chairman and CEO of Lafarge, Bruno Lafont presented The Safety Excellence Plaque to recognise

Gresik to earn from carbon credits

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Indonesia’s largest cement maker PT Semen Gresik hopes to earn around IDR30bn (US$2.55m) annually

GCC faces local opposition against tyre burning plans

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Scrap tyres would be burned to fuel a cement plant run in the Pueblo-area under plans proposed by the facility’s owner, Grupo Cementos de Chihuahua (GCC).

ECZ acts against Chilanga pollution

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Environmental Council of Zambia (ECZ) has reduced the air emission licence validity period for

Titan America in Energy Star Program

Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Titan America LLC announced its partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy’s Energy Star Program.

Weston cement plant best option Holcim

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The establishment of a US$300m cement plant near Oamaru, New Zealand, was its most viable option, Holcim told an Environment Court hearing

Meeting to focus on Lafarge plant pollution, US

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A Town Hall-style meeting for Rensselaer County residents will be held later this month regarding air quality issues at the Lafarge

TCEQ to discuss quarry permit

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will meet tonight in New Braunfels to discuss

Heidelberg Yuexiu Cement Co to recycle sewage sludge

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Guangzhou Heidelberg Yuexiu Cement Co Ltd (China), is set to handle 60 percent of the city’s sewage sludge

Texas legislator aims to promote ’green’ cements

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A Texas lawmaker wants to protect local governments from lawsuits if they try to select green cement providers for

Air board issues new rules for cement plants, US

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Southern California air quality regulators have approved stricter regulations to reduce

Lyons plant to pay fine, US

Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Colorado health officials say Cemex Inc. has agreed to pay a US$528,000 fine and make air-quality

Rugby Cement tyre burning success, UK

Fri, 6 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Burning tyres has helped reduced pollution from the Rugby Cement plant, the Environment Agency has said.

Nevada Cement to hold meeting about proposed mine

Thu, 5 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

An informational meeting will be held by Nevada Cement Company to discuss

Cemex tyre trials reduce pollution

Wed, 4 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Rugby Cement will be allowed to burn more tyres after successfully showing it reduces air pollution.

Small Arizona town concerns about new Cemex plant

Mon, 2 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A planned US$400m cement plant is worrying environmentalists and some residents in

Tanga rehabilitation efforts

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Tanga Cement Company has made efforts in improving the environment after mining has taken place.

Eonomic crisis complicates Californias climate goals

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

California Portland Cement, which employs 140 people in Colton, California, says the economy has put the plants future in doubt.

Lafarge waste utilisation, Brazil

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Lafarge is utilising waste from the disposal site of Cantagalo (Rio de Janeiro) as fuel for its cement kilns in

Phoenix again recognised for energy-efficiency

Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Salt River Materials Group Phoenix Cement plant in Clarkdale was recently honored with the US

Holcim asks NCAER to study rural housing, India

Thu, 5 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Holcim has mandated the National Council for Applied Economic Research (NCAER)to conduct the first comprehensive study on rural housing in India.

Siam Cement considers selling carbon credit

Wed, 4 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Siam Cement Group (SCG), Thailand’s top industrial conglomerate, has been in talks with brokers to sell

Titan plant review moves forward, US

Wed, 28 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Army Corps of Engineers review of Titan America’s proposed cement plant will kick into gear next week when an advisory group meets in Wilmington.

Lost time incidents drop 70 per cent

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Lost time incidents have dropped by 70 per cent in the British cement industry over the past five years,

MP Ekanya to Sue Tororo Cement

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Arrangements for filing a civil suit against Tororo Cement Industry over depletion of the environment have been concluded.

Cemex aims to cut energy costs with new wind park

Fri, 23 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Cemex inaugurated on Thursday a wind park in southern Mexico in a bid to cut energy costs by 10 per cent and

US to crack down on air pollution

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The US Environmental Protection Agency has caved in to pressure from eight states and a coalition of environmental groups, and will tighten regulations of air pollution from cement plants,

New York set standards for cement plants

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Federal regulators have agreed to set standards for mercury emissions from cement plants under a legal settlement with activists and nine states, including New York.

Test results released on Cemex plant

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Test results are finally in on the quality of air in Davenport, just north of Santa Cruz. Summer tests

Gangsu province cleans up, China

Thu, 8 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Northwest China’s Gansu province aims to eliminate 3.75Mt of obsolete capacity in 2009 to fulfill the targets of energy conservation and emissions reduction.

EPA sues Cemex

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

A Lyons cement plant failed to install the best pollution controls while tainting Boulder County’s air for

Ravena plant state’s No. 2 mercury source

Wed, 7 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

The Lafarge cement plant is second only to the state’s largest coal-fired power plant in emitting mercury pollution,

China Runji waste heat power generation in progress

Tue, 6 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

China Runji Cement Inc, a leading producer and distributor of cement in Anhui Province of China, ha

UK: Lafarge recalls 30,000 bags of cement

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Lafarge has recalled 1500t of Blue Circle cement over fears

EBRD Fund purchases carbon credits from Ukrainian cement producer

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Multilateral Carbon Credit Fund (MCCF) established by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the European Investment Bank (EIB) has agreed to purchase carbon credits

Final decision on Lafarge burn permit expected soon, US

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Department of Environmental Quality presented an update on the requested burn permit by Lafarg

Holcim appeal next year, New Zealand

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

An Environment Court appeal hearing for Holcim (New Zealand) Ltds proposed $300 million cement

Australian cement industry to get emissions scheme help

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Federal Government says it is not ignoring the cement industry’s concerns about the extra costs associated with an emissions trading scheme.

Holcim seeks US$75 million carbon credit

Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

PT Holcim Indonesia Tbk seeks accumulative carbon credit worth US$50-70m in 10 years from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC).

Emissions trading ’could harm cement industry’, Australia

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

The Federal Opposition says a cement company could scrap a billion-dollar expansion in central Queensland because of extra costs imposed by an emissions trading scheme.

Holcim plants trees in former mining area, Indonesia

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Hundreds of female employees and wives of workers at cement producer PT Holcim in Cilacap, Central

Maytas Properties SEZ receives Holcim Award for Sustainable Construction in Asia

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Maytas Properties Limited, a Hyderabad based leading Property Development Company, has received

Mexico set to cut emissions

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Mexico said that it would slash its carbon pollution by 50% before 2050, joining Brazil among large

Cemex launches first Sustainable Development Report

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Cemex has launched its first Sustainable Development Report to build on its corporate reporting

Lafarge honoured for nature projects

Mon, 8 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Lafarge North Americas Davenport cement plant give the impression of heavy industry to those who

Roanoke Cement recognized for safe terminals

Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0000

Shree Roanoke Cement Company (RCC) sites have achieved 11 years without a lost time accident: Castle

Bamburi receives environmental certificiation