MOST READ Plant Expansions Alabama Cement plans low-carbon facility in Theodore, New facility to boost sustainable production April 24, 2025 Environment Holcim Hungary inaugurates solar power facility in Hungary site enhances clean energy commitment April 24, 2025 Votorantim committed to 2009 investments Raul Calfat, director-general of Brazil's Votorantim Industrial - parent company of Votorantim Cimentos - said on Monday that the company will invest $5 billion in 2009 in new plant projects. This includes two new cement plants in Tocantins and Rondonia, Brazil. [$] Read more: Votorantim committed to 2009 investments Analyst: GCC cement sector holds promise Despite the current downturn in the GCC real estate and building sectors, the Gulf cement sector offers good long-term investment opportunities, according to a local analyst firm. Read more: Analyst: GCC cement sector holds promise Saudi Cement Q4 plummets on export ban The Saudi Cement Company, Saudi Arabia's second-largest producer, said its fourth-quarter profits declined 21% to Sr131,7 million ($35,12 million) after a government ban on exports. Read more: Saudi Cement Q4 plummets on export ban Vicat gets financing for Kazakhstan plant French cement firm Vicat announced on Wednesday that it has secured financing for the Jambyl Cement greenfield cement plant in Kazakhstan. Vicat owns a 60% stake in the company. Read more: Vicat gets financing for Kazakhstan plant S&P cuts Cemex' debt to "junk" Ratings agency Standard & Poor's cut its credit rating on Cemex to below investment grade saying the company's earnings will be hurt by slowing economies in the US, Mexico and Spain. The rating may be cut further following a review, S&P said. Read more: S&P cuts Cemex' debt to "junk" Cimpor makes its way into Dow Jones index Trinidad Cement wins legal victory Net down at Mangalam, Chettinad; Shree raising capital Cemex announces successful refi of $4BN debt Page 94 of 781 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 Sign in Don't have any account? Create one SHOW Forgot your username/ password? Log in Terms Of Service Privacy Policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and Terms of Service apply Sign in as: User Registration * Required field Sign In Information Personal Information Agree Yes No Terms of Service:You consent that we will collect the information you have provided us herein as well as subsequent use of our platform to render and personalize our services, send you newsletters and occasionally provide you with other information. * Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Register SaveCookies user preferencesWe use cookies to ensure you to get the best experience on our website. If you decline the use of cookies, this website may not function as expected.Accept allDecline allCW GroupNewsAcceptDecline