After the successful implementation of the Xili cement plant (photo) in Southern Kazakhstan, the China Gezhouba Group Cement Co. plans to install a 2nd plant in the Almaty region, in line with the Chinese ‘Belt & Road’-strategy. The company operates 25 Mta cement capacity in China and abroad. The investment will be about US$ 220m, according to Giu Tongsheng, Chairman of the board of China Gezhouba Group Cement. Commissioning is expected in early 2026.