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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Joesley Batista negotiates to acquire assets from CSN, says agency

Billionaire Joesley Batista is in negotiations to acquire CSN's cement unit amid increasing pressure on CSN to divest assets.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Buyers 'withstand' international volatility โ€“ Rise for PPC, Metlen and Titan Cement

The Athens Stock Exchange remains in positive territory as it attempts to surpass the psychological barrier of 2,100 points amid high volatility.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
World

Settlers Removed from the West Bank

Israeli soldiers removed settlers who had taken over a cement factory in the Palestinian town of Taybeh, marking a significant military action against violent settlers in the West Bank.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: New Concerns Due to Oil โ€“ Focus on DEI and Titan Cement

Investor confidence in international stock markets is wavering due to military strikes on energy facilities in Iran and Qatar, impacting the Athens Stock Exchange.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Titan Cement has 'burned' 1.2 billion euros

Titan Cement's stock has declined significantly, dropping below 44 euros and losing approximately 1.2 billion euros in market valuation over recent days.

Mar 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

East Africa: Tanzanian Tycoons Step Up Acquisitions of Kenyan Companies

Tanzanian investors are increasingly acquiring Kenyan companies, exemplified by Edha Nahdi's acquisition of Bamburi Cement, boosting the construction sector and promising job creation.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Senegal: Cement manufacturers worry about consequences of the fiscal tightening announced by Ousmane Sonko

Cement manufacturers in Senegal are concerned about potential repercussions following Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko's accusations of unjustified tax advantages leading to significant state losses.

Mar 15 โ€ข 07:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

A spider-shaped robot that builds houses in a day

A new spider-shaped robot named Charlotte can construct a 200 mยฒ house within 24 hours without the use of cement, showcasing innovative technology for both Earth and potential extraterrestrial habitats.

Mar 15 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
Sports

Zlรญn - Slavia. The Reds want to cement their luxurious lead at the top of the table in Moravia

In a key matchup of the 26th round of the Chance League, Slavia Prague aims to strengthen their lead against Zlรญn in Moravia.

Mar 14 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Karamoja Residents Protest Chinese Branding of Moroto Cement

Residents in Karamoja, Uganda, protest against the branding of Moroto Cement as 'Yaobai Cement', feeling it disrespects the region's identity and contributions.

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

CSN's debt rises again, and the company says it should close a loan in the coming days

CSN's debt has increased after three quarters of decline, with the company planning to secure a loan and sell part of its cement business to alleviate financial pressures.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

BUA Cement provides farming inputs to 300 displaced Sokoto farmers

BUA Cement has launched a program to support 300 displaced farmers in Sokoto State by providing them with agricultural inputs to enhance productivity and livelihoods.

Mar 12 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Last-Minute Addition to the Bus Law: Will It Cement Rail Transport? The Transport Sector is Raising the Alarm

A proposed amendment to Poland's public transport law may have unintended consequences for rail transport, raising concerns among industry stakeholders.

Mar 12 โ€ข 03:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

Marked cement bags: how a criminal organization hid 1.5 tons of cocaine

The National Police in Spain arrested five individuals part of a criminal organization linked to the Mocro Maffia, who were hiding cocaine in marked cement bags.

Mar 11 โ€ข 15:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Can the SPD perish faster? Elections in Germany cement the demise of a major party

Germany's former leading party, the Social Democrats (SPD), suffered a crushing defeat in the regional elections in Baden-Wรผrttemberg, crossing just the 5% electoral threshold to remain relevant.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Holiday from Brick and Cement! Build Your House for โ‚น1.5 Lakhs, Resistant to Earthquakes

NTPC introduces an innovative fly ash-based housing model that allows individuals to construct homes affordably and quickly, offering resilience against earthquakes.

Mar 9 โ€ข 05:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Red Bricks or Cement Bricks... Which is Cheaper for Building a House?

This article compares the costs and benefits of using red bricks versus cement blocks for house construction in India.

Mar 8 โ€ข 03:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

TITAN: Acquisition of Traรงim Cement in Turkey

Titan SA has successfully acquired 100% of Traรงim ร‡imento in Turkey, enhancing its production capacity significantly and aligning with its strategic growth plans.

Mar 6 โ€ข 06:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Titan Group: Completion of the acquisition of 100% of Turkish Traรงim ร‡imento

Titan has completed the acquisition of 100% of Traรงim ร‡imento, a cement company operating in the Istanbul region of Turkey.

Mar 5 โ€ข 08:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 29-year-old Argentine who invented "magnetic cement": allows the creation of interactive walls without drilling

Marco Agustรญn Secchi, a 29-year-old from Salta, Argentina, invented 'magnetic cement,' a new construction system that enables the creation of interactive walls without the need for holes.

Mar 4 โ€ข 14:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un, confident in nuclear deterrent, appears in public amid US strikes on Iran

Kim Jong-un publicly visits a cement factory in North Korea, demonstrating confidence despite recent US military actions in Iran.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Sharjah University Scientists Turn Desert Sand into Eco-Friendly Bricks

Researchers at Sharjah University have developed eco-friendly bricks using desert sand as an alternative to conventional Portland cement bricks.

Mar 3 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un, equipped with nuclear capabilities, publicly appears after Iran's bombing... Will he meet Trump in April?

Kim Jong-un's first public appearance following US and Israeli strikes on Iran was a visit to a cement plant, signaling a show of confidence amid regional tensions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After the Indian attack, the cement has not yet dried, and the Afghans have dug up Pakistan's Nur Khan base again

The condition of Pakistanโ€™s crucial Nur Khan Air Base has significantly deteriorated after a recent Taliban airstrike, reigniting concerns for the Pakistani military amidst ongoing tensions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un publicly visits cement factory amid Iranian airstrikes, calling it a heroic struggle

Kim Jong-un visited North Korea's largest cement plant, praising workers for their production achievements and reaffirming the country's economic strategy despite international tensions.

Mar 2 โ€ข 01:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The construction site for the sustainable urban regeneration of the former Italcementi area has begun

A project has been launched to regenerate the former Italcementi cement factory site in Monselice, aiming to transform a significant industrial area in the Veneto region into a sustainable urban space.

Feb 28 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Alternative bone cement sourced to avoid delays to patients' surgeries

The NHS has found alternative suppliers of bone cement due to a production halt from its main provider, aiming to prevent surgery delays.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Relatives Have Nightmares. Funeral Home in the USA Issued Urns with Dry Cement, Remains Decayed in an Abandoned Building

A funeral home in the USA has come under fire for issuing empty urns filled with dry cement while the actual remains of the deceased decayed in an abandoned building, leaving relatives distraught.

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Inspection by Sefa seizes 7,000 bags of cement without an invoice in Santarรฉm

A fiscal operation in Santarรฉm led to the seizure of 7,000 bags of cement valued at R$ 287,700 due to lack of proper documentation.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Cement material expected to arrive in the country this weekend

Cement supplies are projected to reach Iceland this weekend.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The team that reached to take samples for setting up a cement plant was attacked by villagers

Villagers attacked officials taking limestone samples for a cement factory in Madhya Pradesh, causing tension in the area.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Stone-pelting on cement company employees

Villagers in Tak village of Dhar district pelted stones at employees of a cement company who had come to sample limestone, causing chaos in the area.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

NHS operations disrupted by shortage of bone cement

The NHS is experiencing operational disruptions due to a global shortage of bone cement, with supplies expected to last only two weeks.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Holcim Mexico reduced 2.3 million tons of equivalent carbon dioxide

Holcim Mexico announced a potential reduction of 2.3 million tons of CO2 equivalent by 2025 through the use of low-carbon cement and concrete products.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

NHS hip and knee operations threatened by bone cement supply shortage

A global shortage of bone cement is threatening to delay hip and knee replacement surgeries across the NHS in the UK, causing concern among patients and health experts.

Feb 18 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

House GOP moves to cement Trump energy agenda by taking sledgehammer to Biden-era regulations

House Republicans are introducing a bill aimed at rolling back Biden's energy regulations to solidify Trump's energy policies.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Leaving clay dust behind and playing on cement, the option being debated to save the South American tour

A discussion is taking place regarding the potential transition from clay courts to cement for the South American tennis tour, with some players and ATP president Gaudenzi considering the change.

Feb 18 โ€ข 12:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Six football fields filled with pressure chambers and freezers: Everything about Aalborg Portland's climate project is enormous

Aalborg Portland is undertaking a massive climate project involving large-scale CO2 capture and storage.

Feb 18 โ€ข 10:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Immediate Reaction for Titan Cement

Titan Cement's shares have rebounded by 4.2%, recovering approximately 50% of losses from the previous week's sell-off.

Feb 17 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: Volatility Soars, Despite Respite in Titan and Metlen

The Athens Stock Exchange experiences significant volatility as investors react to a steep decline from the previous week, with a fragile lead shown by buyers amid external concerns.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Volatility Remains After Sell-Off

The Athens Stock Exchange attempts to recover from a significant drop, with slight gains noted but concerns about volatility continue.

Feb 16 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Part of Under-Construction Metro Pillar Falls, Vehicles Affected

A significant accident occurred during metro construction in Mumbai's Mulund West area when a section of a cement metro pillar fell on passing vehicles, injuring occupants.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Fight between workers and officers at cement plant in Jaisalmer

A serious dispute between workers and officials erupted at the Wonder Cement plant in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, leading to a physical altercation.

Feb 13 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Cruz Azul cooperative president confirms recovery of Tula plant: 'It was kidnapped for years'

Cruz Azul's president announced the successful recovery of their cement plant in Tula, which had been 'kidnapped' for five years, following a judicial enforcement operation.

Feb 12 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

โ€˜They surrounded the plantโ€™: Cruz Azul cement factory facilities in Tula taken; gunfire confirmed

A confrontation occurred at the Cruz Azul cement plant in Tula, Mexico, involving armed civilians and authorities, resulting in reports of gunfire.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Market: Titan Cement raises the bar to 70 euros

Citi predicts a 30% increase in Titan Cement's stock, raising its target from 56.1 to 70 euros.

Feb 12 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Another industry fights for survival. This time it's the cement industry

The cement industry in Europe is striving to reduce CO2 emissions and has initiated innovative projects aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.

Feb 12 โ€ข 03:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Morante, Roca, Ortega, and Aguado cement a Feria de Abril with few novelties

The 2026 Feria de Abril in Sevilla will feature prominent bullfighters Morante, Roca Rey, Ortega, and Aguado, kicking off on April 5, with 18 bullfights and limited changes from previous years.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Dangote Cement, Aradel buying lifts NGX by N1.4tn

Buying interest in several companies boosted the Nigerian Exchange Limited's market performance significantly.

Feb 10 โ€ข 00:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

No cement, protected areas and free beach; an island is for sale in Croatia but no one wants it

An island in Croatia is on sale for over 3 million euros, but strict environmental regulations prevent potential buyers from making significant developments.

Feb 8 โ€ข 05:00 UTC

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