The Maryland Department of the Environment (DOE) has secured an enforcement action against the Holcim cement plant in Hagerstown for alleged violations of clean air regulations.
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Argos Receives Gold in 2022 Sustainability Yearbook
Argos, the cement company of Grupo Argos, received the Gold Class distinction in S&P Global’s 2022 Sustainability Yearbook for promoting and implementing excellent environmental, social and corporate governance practices.
Read MoreNovember Cement Shipments Jump 9.2%
Total shipments of portland and blended cement, including imports, in the United States and Puerto Rico in November 2021 were an estimated 9.4 million metric tons (Mt), a 9.2% increase from shipments in November 2020, according to the most recent USGS Mineral Industry Survey. Shipments for the year through November totaled an estimated 99.1 Mt, a 4.0% increase from those for…
Read MoreGCC Reports Positive Results for 2021
GCC, a supplier and producer of cement and concrete in the United States and Mexico, announced its results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2021.
Read MoreThe Cement Industry in Argentina Is Reactivated
By Mauro Nogarin According to the new financial report published by the Central Bank, the Argentine economy this year will register an increase of 4% if the country closes the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to refinance its $45 billion dollar debt. Regarding inflation, one of the main macroeconomic problems that is more difficult to solve, for this…
Read MoreCement Association of Canada President Retires
The Cement Association of Canada (CAC) announced the retirement of long-time President and CEO Michael McSweeney who led the organization for 12 years. Adam Auer, current vice president of environment and sustainability, will succeed McSweeney, effective April 1.
Read MoreGREYCO Becomes Latest WCA Member
The World Cement Association (WCA) announced that GREYCO, an international expert consultancy for the construction materials industry, has joined its global network as an associate corporate member.
Read MoreCEMEX, Synhelion Produce World’s First Solar Clinker
In a significant step toward developing fully solar-driven cement plants, CEMEX and Synhelion have successfully produced the world’s first solar clinker.
Read MoreLehigh Cement, Enbridge Partner on Carbon Storage Project
Lehigh Cement, HeidelbergCement’s North American subsidiary, and Enbridge Inc. signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on a carbon storage project for Lehigh’s cement plant in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
Read MoreCEMEX Puerto Rico Renews Port Lease
CEMEX Puerto Rico renewed its leasing contract at Port of San Juan’s Pier 16 for another 20 years, according to Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director Joel Pizá Batiz. “The renewal of the contract to extend operations responds to the government’s vision to promote and implement recovery efforts efficiently and effectively, capitalizing on opportunities to rebuild a better and more…
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