The state of New York fined Lehigh Northeast Cement $50,000 for its failure to prevent contaminants from getting into nearby wetlands that feed into the Hudson River. The fine was ordered April 9, with the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) stating that the contamination was the latest in a series of problems at a cement dust landfill on the Lehigh…
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PCA, Cement Americas Award Five Cement Plants
Five cement plants received special recognition for their commitment to improving the environment and their communities at the 12th Annual Cement Industry Environment and Energy Awards, presented by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) and Cement Americas at PCA’s Spring Meeting in Chicago on April 29.
Read MoreCimentos da Bahia to Build New Plant
According to news reports, Recife, Brazil-based Cimentos da Bahia S.A. has signed a protocol of intention with the government of Bahia regarding construction of a new cement plant in the state. The facility will be located in the city of Paripiranga, 366 km from Salvador, Bahia’s state capital.
Read MoreCemex to Curb Air Emissions, Pay Fine
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that Cemex, Inc., the owner and operator of a portland cement manufacturing facility in Lyons, Colo., has agreed to operate advanced pollution controls on its kiln and pay a $1 million civil penalty to resolve alleged violations of the Clean Air Act (CAA).
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Files for $5.4 Billion IPO
Brazil’s largest cement producer, Votorantim Cimentos S.A., filed a $5.4 billion maximum proposed initial public offering with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on April 17. The company plans to dual list on the NYSE and São Paulo Stock Exchange to raise funds to finance expansion, portfolio diversification and reduce debt. A request was filed with the Brazilian Securities…
Read MoreCement Shipments Increase in January
According to the most recent USGS Mineral Survey report, total shipments of portland and blended cement in the United States and Puerto Rico for January 2013 were about 4.8 million metric tons (Mt). This was 5 percent more than shipments in January 2012.
Read MoreLafarge Plant Celebrates Earth Day with Bat Shelter
To celebrate Earth Day, Lafarge North America’s Paulding cement plant in Paulding, Ohio, mounted a bat shelter in one of the plant’s several wildlife habitat areas.
Read MoreCemex Collaborates with EEC on Study
Cemex S.A.B. de C.V. announced a collaboration agreement with the Earth Engineering Center (EEC) at Columbia University and City College of New York in which EEC will conduct a year-long study of the life cycle effects of using alternative fuels in cement manufacturing. This study will result in a better understanding of the role that alternative fuels play in society…
Read MoreVotorantim Cimentos Moves Closer to IPO
Despite an earlier statement that a share offer was not part of the company’s plan and a poorly performing market, Votorantim Cimentos, Brazil’s largest cement producer, filed a request with the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) to list its shares in the local stock exchange on April 9.
Read MoreTXI Reports Third Quarter Results
Texas Industries, Inc. reported results for the quarter ended Feb. 28, 2013, were a net loss of $5.8 million, compared to a net loss of $24.3 million for the prior year period.
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