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The Global Cement and Concrete Association’s (GCCA) second annual 'Concrete in Life' photography competition has finished with a record number of entries for 2020.

Mexican building materials giant CEMEX says CEMEX España, its indirect subsidiary, will increase its shareholdings in CEMEX Latam Holdings, which is listed on the Colombian Stock Exchange, from 73.16% to 92.60% of CLH’s paid and outstanding shares (excluding shares owned by CLH).

US-based bulk material processing and handling systems manufacturer Superior Industries has appointed Ed Sauser as product manager for vibratory processing equipment.

Building materials provider Aggregate Industries has operated a successful project to support and rehome two rare species of bat at one of its UK quarry sites.

A fleet of Doosan machines supplied by DUO Operations, part of DUO Group Holdings, is central to the smooth running of Carnsew Quarry in Cornwall, south-west England.

Building materials giant LafargeHolcim says it is committed to accelerating its impact across the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to transparently disclosing its progress.

The St. Marys Cement (Canada) subsidiary of Votorantim Cimentos is to combine its assets with McInnis Cement to create a combined entity to manufacture, distribute and sell cement in Canada and the USA.

The president of the World Cement Association has praised China’s successful efforts to deal with COVID-19 by taking decisive and effective measures to support fiscal and monetary policies for economic recovery.

DEUTZ says a near €41 million investment in its German sites will help the off-highway machine diesel engine maker become more competitive and innovative while maintaining jobs.

The Norwegian parliament yesterday approved the investment in a full-scale carbon capture facility at the HeidelbergCement Norcem plant in Brevik, Norway.

Two SDLG L953F wheeled loaders are said to have become vital fleet machines in Leader Beton's concrete production in Batumi, Georgia.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is fast becoming a part of everyday life and an expected part of industrial process optimisation solutions. To meet this growing demand, FLSmidth has launched the latest version of its advanced process control solution, ECS/ProcessExpert V8.5 software, which now includes the ability to integrate new AI cognitive technologies and functions.

Sweden-based tiltrotator and attachment manufacturer Engcon has invested SEK8.5m (€0.83m) in expanding its head office at Strömsund.

International minerals and mining group LKAB has appointed Darren Wilson as CEO of industrial minerals, while Rowan Elliott has been named as managing director of its UK business LKAB Minerals.

Alternative fuel is the focal point of an FLSmidth engineering and procurement order from Turkish cement producer Bursa Çimento.

South Africa's mines and quarries are set to experience a boom period in the New Year when a host of building and construction projects which have been delayed due to COVID-19 get underway.

Mineral extractives professionals in the Middle East are the first cohort of students to complete the Level 3 Certificate in Leadership and Management (ILM) from the Institute of Quarrying (IQ).

World of Asphalt is the leading asphalt trade show and conference. Industry manufacturers and service providers in the aggregate, asphalt, pavement maintenance, and traffic safety industry sectors come together to showcase their latest products and technologies.

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With ten years remaining to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) is highlighting the crucial role that concrete is playing, and the action the sector is taking towards achieving the 17 global development targets.

GE Reneweable Energy is to recycle wind turbine blades removed from its onshore turbines to serve as a replacement for raw materials in cement manufacturing.