Montenegro: The government of Montenegro and the Ministry of Mining, Oil and Gas plan to construct a new cement plant in Pljevlja at the Jagnjilo site, known for its significant marl deposits. This initiative aims to replace an old landfill, contributing to environmental preservation and harnessing local raw materials for cement production, continuing a legacy that began with a plant operating from 1975 to 1988, according to a statement by the Ministry.

US: Ash Grove Cement has acquired Geofortis, which operates a raw natural pozzolan milling and classifying line in Toole, Utah, along with a nearby deposit.

President of Ash Grove Cement Serge Smith posted on LinkedIn "Integrating the Geofortis plant and team into the Ash Grove family aligns perfectly with our long-term growth strategy and commitment to sustainability. These high-quality natural pozzolan products complement our existing portfolio and will enable us to offer more environmentally friendly solutions to our customers. This acquisition reinforces our dedication to developing sustainable solutions that build, connect and improve our world."

Sweden: Heidelberg Materials' Slite CCS project in Gotland has received new funding. The Just Transition Fund has provided approximately €6.1m to support project preparation from 2024 to 2026, aiming for operational readiness by 2030. The project targets the creation of a fully decarbonised plant with the capacity to capture 1.8Mt/yr of CO₂, potentially reducing Sweden's total emissions by 4%.

India: Rambhav Gattu, a chief manufacturing officer at Ambuja Cement in Chhattisgarh, has been arrested for allegedly attempting to bribe a government official in Odisha, Reuters reports. He is accused of having offered a box of confectionery containing US$2382 to the collector of Odisha's Barghar region, whose duties involve collecting revenues. A case has been registered against Gattu for ‘attempting to induce a public servant’, without specifying what the money offered was for. The arrest aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's anti-corruption campaign, which has intensified actions against corrupt practices.