Titan buys Greek aggregates quarry
Titan has purchased Latekat, an established, family-owned quarry business in the Thessaly region of Greece, marking a significant development in the global aggregates market. This acquisition is expected to strengthen Titan’s position in the region and expand its portfolio of aggregates production.
- Established family-owned quarry business
- Located in the Thessaly region of Greece
- Expected to strengthen Titan’s position in the region
- Expand portfolio of aggregates production
Heidelberg Materials Australia to acquire Midway Concrete
Heidelberg Materials Australia has entered into a conditional purchase agreement to acquire the remaining shares of Midway Concrete, a leading concrete manufacturer in Western Australia. This acquisition is expected to enhance Heidelberg Materials Australia’s capabilities in the western region of the country.
- Leading concrete manufacturer in Western Australia
- Conditionally agreed purchase
- Expected to enhance capabilities in the western region
Betolar enables the recovery of key metals and unused slags
Betolar, a company specializing in recycling and processing waste materials, has developed a method that combines the separation of metals from waste materials with the recovery of unused slags. This innovation is expected to have a significant impact on the environmental sustainability of the aggregates and cement industries.
| Key Benefits | Description |
|---|---|
| Recovery of key metals | Betolar’s method allows for the separation of metals from waste materials and their recovery. |
| Recovery of unused slags | Betolar’s method also enables the recovery of unused slags, reducing waste and increasing efficiency. |
MPA calls on NISTA to boost delivery on infrastructure strategy
The Mineral Products Association (MPA) has urged the new UK National Infrastructure and Service Trade Association (NISTA) to boost delivery on the government’s infrastructure strategy. The MPA argues that the government’s vision for the UK’s infrastructure needs is not being met, and that the aggregates and cement industries are being left behind. blockquote>
“The aggregates and cement industries are being left behind in the government’s infrastructure strategy, and we need to take action to ensure that we are delivering the necessary materials to support the construction of the infrastructure projects that will shape the UK’s future. We urge the new NISTA to take a proactive approach to addressing the challenges facing our industry and to work closely with government to develop a cohesive strategy that will support the delivery of the UK’s infrastructure ambitions.”
– MPA Chief Executive
US construction spending up 2% in February
Construction spending in the USA saw a 2.1 per cent uptick in February 2025 when compared with the same period in the previous year. This increase is expected to continue, driven by strong demand for construction projects in the residential and commercial sectors.
- 2.1 per cent increase in construction spending
- Driven by strong demand for construction projects
- Residential and commercial sectors are expected to drive growth
LKAB and Forterra to use brick waste to recycle calcined clay
LKAB Minerals and Forterra are partnering to use recycled calcined clay as a replacement of traditional clay materials in the production of bricks and other building products. This innovative approach is expected to reduce waste and increase efficiency in the production process.
| Key Benefits | Description |
|---|---|
| Reduced waste | Using recycled calcined clay reduces the amount of waste generated in the production process. |
| Increased efficiency | The use of recycled calcined clay also increases efficiency in the production process, reducing the need for raw materials. |
Holcim Costa Rica requests Coprocom authorisation to purchase AMCO plants
Holcim Costa Rica is planning to buy two ready-mix concrete and aggregate plants from América Construcción, a leading construction company in Costa Rica. The acquisition is expected to enhance Holcim Costa Rica’s capabilities in the local market.
- Ready-mix concrete and aggregate plants
- Purchase from América Construcción
- Expected to enhance capabilities in the local market
Construction sector CO2 emissions see first halt since 2020 but challenges remain
The construction sector has seen a 2.3 per cent decrease in CO2 emissions in 2024, marking the first time since 2020 that emissions have fallen. However, challenges remain, including the need for increased efficiency and the use of low-carbon materials.
- 2.3 per cent decrease in CO2 emissions
- First time since 2020 that emissions have fallen
- Challenges remain
- Increased efficiency and use of low-carbon materials needed
Saint-Gobain sees record operating margin in 2024
Saint-Gobain posted sales of EUR46.6bn (US$50.9bn), down 2.2 per cent at constant exchange rates, but saw a record operating margin of 12.1 per cent in 2024. This positive result is expected to drive the company’s growth in the coming years. Key Highlights
- Record operating margin of 12.1 per cent
- Sales of EUR46.6bn (US$50.9bn)
- Down 2.2 per cent at constant exchange rates
- Positive result expected to drive growth
UltraTech Cement to extend construction value chain presence with cables and wires segment
UltraTech Cement, an Indian cement company, has announced plans to expand its construction value chain presence with the acquisition of a cables and wires segment. This move is expected to increase the company’s capabilities and drive growth in the coming years.
- Acquisition of cables and wires segment
- Expected to increase capabilities and drive growth
- Indian cement company
Cemex opens new UK quarry
Cemex, a leading cement company, has announced the opening of a new quarry in Shepperton, Surrey, UK. The acquisition is expected to strengthen Cemex’s position in the local market and drive growth in the coming years.
- New quarry in Shepperton, Surrey, UK
- Purchase by Cemex
- Expected to strengthen position in the local market
Capital Concrete supports Re-ment first use
Capital Concrete, a leading concrete manufacturer, has supplied a new low-carbon concrete for the construction of a new Storex storage facility. The use of low-carbon concrete is expected to reduce the facility’s carbon footprint.
- Low-carbon concrete
- Reduced carbon footprint
- New Storex storage facility
BUA Cement doubles revenue in 2024
BUA Cement, a Nigerian cement company, has reported a significant increase in revenue, doubling to NGN876.5bn (US$584.3m) in 2024 from NGN460bn in 2023. Key Highlights
- Doubled revenue to NGN876.5bn (US$584.3m)
- Increased from NGN460bn in 2023
- Positive result expected to drive growth
MPA calls out inconsistent government strategies on aggregates, cement and concrete
The UK Mineral Products Association (MPA) has criticized the government’s inconsistent strategies on aggregates, cement and concrete, arguing that they are not providing the necessary support for the industry. The MPA is urging the government to develop a cohesive strategy that will support the industry’s growth. blockquote>
“The government’s strategies on aggregates, cement and concrete are inconsistent and not providing the necessary support for the industry.