Ukraine quarry development

Ukraine’s Donetsk region governor Anatoly Bliznyuk has said that he is to grant Heidelberg Cement consent to develop a chalk quarry in Balka Shirokaya. Under the plan, Heidelberg is expected to invest €250million in developing its production in the Amvrosievka region over the next five years.

March 30, 2012 Read time: 1 min

Merckle raises Heidelberg stake

Ludwig Merckle has announced that he has raised his interest in Heidelberg Cement from just under 25% to 25.11% and regained a blocking minority in the business. Merckle said that the greater stake was part of a long term commitment to Heidelberg but he has no further plans to further increase his shareholding within the next 12 months.

March 8, 2012

Heidelberg manages biodiversity in quarrying

Strong focus on biodiversity by the quarrying industry means that ecology is being enhanced rather than damaged by aggregate production. Julie-Anne Ryan talks to Heidelberg’s Dr Michael Rademacher about the benefits to business. It’s been years since responsible industry plundered the earth for its treasures and simply moved on when those resources were exhausted. The thought of leaving a quarry or mine empty, deserted and derelict is anathema to most conscientious businesses – and an increasingly environme

Quarries play an important roles as habitats for a huge number of species

Transforming quarries into species-rich biotopes

March 12, 2012

Swedish quarry extension leads to more production

Sweden's Jehander Quarry has just had its licence renewed until 2021 giving the site a longer-term focus. One of Sweden's quarries has been given a new lease of life with a recently renewed permission that will allow it to continue operating for the next decade. Jehander quarry - owned by Heidelberg Cement - has recently gained approval to operate until 2021.