Cemex USA announced an off-site renewable energy agreement with Georgia Power for its Clinchfield cement plant as the producer increases its decarbonization efforts. “Embracing solar power not only accelerates our own aggressive sustainability goals but also sets a powerful example for the entire industry,” said Ernesto Felix, Cemex US senior vice president, cement operations and technical. “By integrating renewable energy…
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Martin Marietta to Sell Certain West Coast Cement Operations
Martin Marietta Materials, the nation’s number-two aggregates producer, has divested certain West Coast cement operations. The company has entered a definitive agreement to sell its Tehachapi, Calif., cement plant to Unacem Corp., which is the Peru-based parent company of Arizona’s Drake Cement. With a projected closing by year end, the $317 million cash deal will position Unacem with 1.7 million…
Read MoreMSHA August Impact Inspections Target Cement, Aggregates Plants
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 105 citations and one order during special impact inspections conducted at 11 coal mines and six metal and nonmetal mines in August.
Read MoreMSHA Impact Inspections Target Cement, Quarry Operations
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced that federal inspectors issued 176 citations during special impact inspections in May at 10 coal mines and seven metal and nonmetal mines.
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