Morocco’s cement dispatch up +13.8% in 01M 2024
In January 2025, Morocco’s cement dispatch increased by +13.8% to 1.286 Mt, after 1.130 Mt in the same period last year and 1.060 Mt in the year before.
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Liberia’s cement production up +38,3% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Liberia’s cement production increased by +38.3% to 571 kt after 413 kt in the same period last year and 415 kt in the year before.
Heidelberg Materials sells cement business in DR Congo
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.…
Kenya’s cement production down -9.1% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Kenya’s cement production declined by -9.1% to 7.999 Mt, after 8.800 Mt in the same period last year and 8.981 Mt in the year before.
Senegal’s cement production up +1.3% in 11M 2024
In the first 11 months in 2024, Senegal’s cement production increased by +1.3% to 8.27 Mt, after 8.16 Mt in the same period last year and 7.05 Mt in the year before.
South Africa’s PPC will install a 1.5 Mta cement plant
South Africa’s PPC plans to construct a 1.5 Mta cement plant at an existing site in Western Cape, mainly to replace existing unefficent capacity. The EPC contract for building the plant will be awarded to Sinoma Overseas Development The new…
Morocco’s cement dispatch up +9.4% in year 2024
In the calendar year 2024, Morocco’s cement dispatch increased by +9.4% to 13.693 Mta, after 12.511 Mta in the last year and 12.487 Mta in the year before.
Sococim in Senegal receives IFC loan for decarbonisation
Senegal’s Sococim Industries, which is part of the French Vicat Group, will receive a € 75m loan by the IFC to boost low-carbon cement production and job creation. The IFC green loan will support Sococim’s strategy to modernize its operations…
Ethiopia’s Lemi 4.5 Mta cement plant is operating
Lemi National Cement launched their giant 4.5 Mta cement plant (10.000 tpd clinker) in the Amhara region of Ethiopia, about 130 km north to capital Addis Ababa. The company is a strategic alliance of East African Holding (EAH) and West…
Senegal’s cement production up 2.6% in 10M 2024
In the first 10 months in 2024, Senegal’s cement production increased by +2.6% to 7.58 Mt, after 7.39 Mt in the same period last year and 6.25 Mt in the year before.