Brazil’s cement dispatch up 2.3% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Brazil’s cement dispatch increased by 2.3% YoY to 39.087 Mt, after 38.194 Mt in the same period last year and 36.829 Mt in the year before.
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Dinson will start slag grinding plant in Zimbabwe
Dinson Iron and Steel, which is owned by the Chinese Tsingshan Holding Group, will start a slag grinding plant at the Manhize industrial complex close to Chivhu in the Midlands of Zimbabwe in October 2026. The company operates a BF…
Taiwan’s cement production down -14.5% in 05M 2026
In the first 05 months in 2026, Taiwan’s cement production decreased by -14.5% YoY to 3.712 Mt, after 4.341 Mt in the same period last year and 3.988 Mt in the year before.
Morocco’s cement dispatch -0.7% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Morocco’s cement dispatch declined sightly by -0.7% YoY to 8.226 Mt, after 8.288 Mt in the same period last year and 7.465 Mt in the year before.
Mozambique will install another 1.2 Mta greenfield plant
In Mozambique, the construction of a clinker and cement production plant, valued at US$230 million, was officially launched (photo). The project belongs to Clay and Gravel Holding and will be installed in Muxúnguè, Chibabava district of the Sofala province. The…
Pakistan’s local cement dispatch up +7.8% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Pakistan’s local cement dispatch (consumption) increased by +7.8% YoY to 23.899 Mt, after 22.172 Mt in the same period last year and 20.492 Mt in the year before.
Pakistan’s cement exports down -5.3% in 07M 2026
In the first t months in 2026, Pakistan’s cement exports decreased by -5.3% YoY to 5.119 Mt, after 5.407 Mt in the same period last year and 3.955 Mt in the year before.
Reducing carbon in precast concrete blocks in the UK
In the UK, low-carbon concrete technology has been tested in precast concrete blocks as part of the Environmental Agency’s ‘Decarbonisation Technology Accelerator’. Material Evolution, the UK-based low-carbon cement innovator, has helped RPC Contracts cut carbon by 20%, while improving strength…
Pakistan’s cement dispatch up +4.7% in 07M 2026
In the first 7 months in 2026, Pakistan’s cement dispatch (local and exports) increased by +4.7% to 29.007 Mt, after 27.717 Mt in the same period last year and 24.481 Mt in the year before.
Saudi Arabia’s local cement dispatch down -2.4% in 1H 2026
In the 1H in 2026, Saudi Arabia’s cement local dispatch (excl. exports) decreased by -2.3% YoY to 25.070 Mt, after 25.685 Mt in the same period last year and 22.551 Mt in the year before.