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India: JSW Cement has launched CHD Waterguard, a water-repellent slag-based cement designed for the high-moisture conditions of southern India. The product uses ‘Turbo Gel’ Technology, which the company says ensures a polymer-enriched ‘hydration matrix’ for improved workability and compressive strength.

CEO Nilesh Narwekar said “The tropical climate of Southern India, with its intense humidity, coastal salt air and heavy monsoons, compromises the longevity of concrete structures. With CHD Waterguard, we’re offering a specialised solution that actively protects homes from seepage, dampness, salt corrosion and moisture-related damage.”

Fiji: Fijian Holdings subsidiary Pacific Cement (PCL) has resumed cement production following the completion of commissioning works on its repaired mill, according to the Fiji Times. Fijian Holdings deputy chair Sakiusa Raivoce said supply of bulk and bagged cement had normalised.

Production had halted in March 2025 due to a mill breakdown. Raivoce said PCL is now fast-tracking an upgrade of the existing mill to reduce future risks and improve reliability. Persistent failures in recent years had resulted in a reliance on cement imports to satisfy local demand.

Argentina: The La Metropolitana recycling plant in Donovan despatched 14.1t of end-of-life tyres for industrial co-processing at Cementos Avellaneda’s La Calera plant. The facility uses the tyres as an energy source under a circular economy model. The initiative is promoted by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development to support environmental protection and proper waste management.

Philippines: Taiheiyo Cement Philippines (TCPI) has said it is on track to open its US$64.9m cement terminal in Calaca, Batangas by early 2026. The facility will produce 0.7Mt/yr of blended cement, increasing the company’s total capacity to 4Mt/yr.

The new terminal forms part of the company’s multi-phase investment programme. TCPI plans to expand its production capacity to 5Mt/yr by 2030, while securing a 10% market share. The Department of Trade and Industry confirmed in a statement that manufacturing will begin in the second quarter of 2026.

Jamaica: Caribbean Cement Company expects to increase output by 0.15Mt in 2026, according to the Jamaican Gleaner newspaper. Managing director Jorge Martinez said that only one month into the US$42m upgrade at the company’s Rockfort plant in Kingston, daily clinker production had already exceeded expectations. The upgrade targeted a rise in production capacity from 1Mt/yr to 1.3Mt/yr. The company also plans to export 28,000t of cement to Caribbean markets from August 2025, subject to demand. Martinez said the company sees no need to import cement currently.

Production fell in 2024 due to a two-month kiln shutdown for installation works, with domestic sales dropping to 0.95Mt from 1Mt.

Oman: Raysut Cement reported a consolidated net loss of US$7.5m for the first half of 2025, up from US$3.9m year-on-year, despite a 31% rise in group revenue to US$108m in the six months to 30 June 2025. The increase was reportedly driven by improved sales in domestic and export markets, including Yemen, the Maldives and East Africa.

A new board, appointed in March 2025, has launched a five-point restructuring plan to restore profitability by 2026, addressing debt, streamlining operations and improving efficiency. The company continues to face regional overcapacity, currency risks and competition from Asian producers.

Australia: Boral’s Berrima Cement Works celebrated a milestone of using more than 100,000t of alternative fuels in cement manufacturing at its facility during the 2025 financial year, according to a post by the producer on Linkedin. The facility displaced over 80,000t of coal. The fuels included high-biomass waste and tyres, which were diverted from landfill.

Boral said that it has achieved over 30% thermal energy substitution in the plant’s kiln, with successful trials reaching 45%. With recent upgrades such as the chlorine bypass and further infrastructure investment, the company targets 60% substitution in coming years.