The Shebeen (Free subscription) | yesterday
CEMENT maker Lafarge SA said yesterday the building of its Randfontein plant, a key part of its plans to increase production by about a quarter, was...
All Africa (Free subscription) | yesterday
CEMENT maker Lafarge SA said yesterday the building of its Randfontein plant, a key part of its plans to increase production by about a quarter, was on track to meet its October completion deadline, despite power cuts experienced earlier this year.
artdiamondblog.com (Free subscription) | 07/19/2008
(p. A13) Venezuela said it will take majority stakes in the local units of Cemex SAB, Lafarge SA and Holcim Ltd. as it divulges the first details of a nationalization plan that will affect the world's biggest cement producers....
Diplodemocracia (Free subscription) | 06/20/2008
President Hugo Chavez's nationalization of three foreign-owned cement businesses took effect on Thursday. The nationalization of the companies belonging to Mexico's Cemex SAB, France's Lafarge SA and Switzerland's Holcim Ltd, announced in April, was published in the Official Gazette( full information )/ El gobierno dictó el decreto por el que nacionaliza las tres cementeras que eran controladas por...
Sify (Free subscription) | 06/09/2008
Just as Sagar Cements is poised to take the leap into the big league, the mini cement maker from Andhra Pradesh is drawing interest from France-based giants Vicat and Lafarge SA, and Germany's HeidelbergCement AG.
Daily News Analysis (Free subscription) | 06/08/2008
Just as Sagar Cements is poised to take the leap into the big league, the mini cement maker from Andhra Pradesh is drawing interest from France-based giants Vicat and Lafarge SA.
Inbox Robot: Swiss Reinsurance News (Free subscription) | 05/14/2008
Mumbai: French cement company Lafarge SA said it agreed to acquire the ready-mix concrete business of engineering and construction firm Larsen and Toubro Ltd
Inbox Robot: Swiss Reinsurance News (Free subscription) | 05/09/2008
French cement major Lafarge SA, the world's second-largest cement maker, has emerged the frontrunner in the race to acquire the ready-mix concrete
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 04/08/2008
Venezuela said yesterday that it will take control of three foreign-owned cement businesses, but will let the current owners keep minority shares.Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez made the announcement after talks with representatives of Mexico's Cemex SAB, France's Lafarge SA and Switzerland's Holcim Ltd.
Business Wire (Free subscription) | 04/04/2008
Research and Markets: Gauge the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats of Lafarge S.A. from a Single Report ) has announced the addition of "Lafarge S.A. - SWOT Framework Analysis" to their offering. SWOT Analysis, is a strategic planning tool used to evaluate the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats involved in a project or in a business venture. It involves specifying the...
Houston Chronicle (Free subscription) | 04/04/2008
President Hugo Chavez said the affected cement companies, which include Mexico's Cemex SAB, France's Lafarge SA and Switzerland's Holcim Ltd, will be paid fair compensation in the state takeover.
Globe and Mail (Free subscription) | 12/11/2007
Lafarge SA has agreed to buy the cement unit of Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries for €8.8-billion ($12.9-billion U.S.), becoming the biggest producer in the Middle East.
MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 12/10/2007
Lafarge SA, the world's largest cement maker, said Monday it is buying Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries Cement group, the leading player in the Middle East and Mediterranean basin, $12.89 billion.
Examiner (Free subscription) | 12/10/2007
Lafarge SA, the world's largest cement maker, said Monday it is buying Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries Cement Group for about $12.9 billion, gaining access to a region that is undergoing a construction boom fed by oil profits.
Miami Herlad (Free subscription) | 12/10/2007
Lafarge SA, the world's largest cement maker, said Monday it is buying Egypt's Orascom Construction Industries Cement Group for about $12.9 billion, gaining access to a region that is undergoing a construction boom fed by oil profits.
