Liberia’s cement production +34.3% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Liberia’s cement production increased by 34.3% to 388 kt, after 289 kt in the same period last year and 302 kt in the year before.
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Cimaf ignited new 5000 tpd line in Senegal
Cimaf (Ciments de l’Afrique) ignited its new 5000 tpd integrated cement plant in Pout, about 25 km east of Senegal’s capital Dakar. The project has been undertaken by Sinoma CBMI Construction. The ignition milestone marks the official transition of the…
Heidelberg Materials strengthens presence in Morocco
Heidelberg Materials has signed a strategic agreement to acquire assets of Votorantim Cimentos in Morocco. Its subsidiary Ciments du Maroc will acquire the controlling stakes (63% of the shares) in Asment de Témara, a cement and ready-mixed concrete producer, and…
Ghana’s cement production up +17.0% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Ghana’s cement production increased by +17.0% to 4.00 Mt, after 3.42 Mt in the same period last year and 3.60 Mt in the year before.
Ethiopia’s cement consumption +14.0% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Ethiopia’s cement consumption increased by +14.0% to 3.91 Mt, after 3.43 Mt in the same period last year and 2.95 Mt in the year before.
Morocco’s cement dispatch up +7.2% in 8M 2024
In the first 8 months of 2024, Morocco’s cement dispatch increased by +7.2% to 8.730 Mt, after 8.141 Mt in the same period last year and 8.209 Mt in the year before.
Senegal’s cement production +7.0% in 1H 2024
In the first half of 2024, Senegal’s cement production increased by +7.0% to 4.874 Mt, after 4.554 Mt in the same period last year and 3.823 Mt in the year before.
Libya’s Al-Ahlia Cement plans a new 6600 tpd kiln line
Libya’s Al-Ahlia Cement announced to expand the capacity of the Lebda cement plant with a new 6600 tpd line in the region Tripolitania. The joint stock company operates 4 cement plants in Al-Margeb, Souk Al-Khamis, Zliten (photo) and Lebda, produced 1.9…
Kenya’s cement production down -7.7% in 4M 2024
In the first 4 months of 2024, Kenya’s cement production declined by -7.7% to 2.839 Mt, after 3.075 Mt in the same period last year and 3.428 Mt in the year before.
Simba Group to install a Plug&Grind® mill in Tanzania
Simba Group wants to establish a Cemengal modular and portable Plug&Grind® cement plant in the Tanga region of Tanzania. The grinding station shall have a capacity of about 95 tph. A similar Cemengal plant has been visited at Ndolu Cement…