Geocycle, a wholly owned subsidiary of Holcim (US) Inc., signed a multi-year contract with Louisville Gas and Electric (LG&E) and Kentucky Utilities (KU) for the sustainable use of fly ash.
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Prometheus Materials achieved two foundational certifications from ASTM International for its bio-cement, providing the company with prominent recognition as it launches production.
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Leilac signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with direct air capture company Heirloom for the use of Leilac’s kiln technology in the latter’s solution.
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Following the completion of HarbisonWalker International’s acquisition by Platinum Equity by way of a merger agreement, the investment firm confirmed Calderys and HarbisonWalker will join forces to create a leading world-class refractories solutions provider.
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The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reported that on Jan. 17 a miner was fatally injured at the CalPortland Mojave Plant and Quarry in Kern County, Calif., when his personal car collided with a customer truck while traveling toward each other on an icy mine access road.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) awarded $3.2 million to Solar MEAD, a joint project headed by CEMEX, Sandia National Laboratories and Synhelion. The project aims to replace the use of fossil fuels with concentrated solar thermal (CST) energy in clinker production.
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The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that it is welcoming SICK AG, a leading global supplier of sensor solutions, as its latest associate corporate member.
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The Portland Cement Association (PCA) is tracking the efforts of members to reduce emissions through a new microsite, CementProgress.com.
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After pushing for the shutdown of its mining operation, local activists are now claiming that CEMEX must close its Lyons, Colo., cement kiln because of local and state rule violations, reported the Colorado Sun.
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ABB delivered advanced automation and digital technologies to Votorantim Cimentos as it embraces Industry 4.0 in cement to simultaneously optimize production and decarbonize operations.
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