A Significant Series of Investments Could Increase Installed Cement Capacity in Bolivia. By Mauro Nogarin
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Day: March 18, 2020
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Sandwich Belt High Angle Conveyors Can Be Very Productive – and Save Money at Cement Plants. By Mark S. Kuhar
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In the Future, Ceramic Membranes Could Reduce CO2 in the Cement Industry. By Mauro Nogarin
Read MoreLafarge Canada Named Top Employer for Young People
Lafarge Canada has been named one of Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2020, a special designation that recognizes employers that provide the best workplaces for young people just starting their careers.
Read MoreU.S. Slag Cement Shipments Continue Double-Digit Increase
Slag cement shipments are still on the rise, with 2019 seeing a 10.8% increase over 2018 totals. This marks the fourth consecutive year of double-digit percentage growth in shipping totals across the United States. The Slag Cement Association (SCA) attributes this rise in part to slag’s measurable benefits in concrete, including better workability and finishability, reducing thermal stress, higher compressive and…
Read MoreCEMEX Programs Enhance Employability for 45,000 Youth
CEMEX announced that its social programs designed to enhance and develop employability capabilities for youth supported approximately 45,000 people in 11 countries.
Read MoreUSGS Releases Preliminary Cement Production Volume
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) released its 2020 Mineral Commodity Summaries publication, in which it gives its first, preliminary look at 2019 U.S. cement production. According to the publication, total portland cement production was approximately 86 million metric tons (Mt), an increase of 2.5% over 2018, while masonry cement production continued to remain steady at 2.4 Mt.
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