Heidelberg Materials signs agreement to sell its majority stake of 91% in Cimenterie de Lukala in the DR Congo to WIH Cement Developing Company. The transaction includes an 0.8 Mta integrated cement plant (photo), near the capital city of Kinshasa. The divestment of its business in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is part of Heidelberg Materials’ ongoing portfolio optimisation focusing on strengthening its strongest market positions. The financial terms of the transaction are confidential. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in 2025. Behind WIH is China’s West China Cement (WCC), operating already 2 plants with 1.5 Mta in DR Congo, 1.3 Mta in Ethiopia and 2.0 Mta in Mozambique.