A sluggish start has cement makers eyeing H2

Cement demand, prices under pressure amid monsoon and cost surge

Seasonal slowdown, labour shortages and rising fuel costs weigh on demand, pricing and near-term profitability of cement companies

Why Modular Process Skids Are Quietly Reshaping Industrial Project Timelines

Construction of the industrial site has palpitations. Mobilities are weeks to months in the planning for power plants, refineries, ammonia terminals and chemical plants, and weather, labour shortage, and the slow dance of welding pipe outside in the air serve to screw all the mobilisation plans up. This is why a growing number of engineering [] The post Why Modular Process Skids Are Quietly Reshaping Industrial Project Timelines appeared first on QuintDaily.

Consumer spending records mixed performance in quarter one 2026, cement sales declined by 10.7%

Activity in the construction sub-sector, proxied by the volume of cement sales, declined by 10.7 (year-on-year) in March 2026 to 226,629.10 tonnes. This is down from 253,754.47 tonnes recorded a year ago.

La minería de litio en la República Democrática del Congo: una nueva fiebre minera impulsada por los Estados Unidos, Europa y otras grandes potencias

A medida que aumenta el uso de combustibles fósiles y se estancan los planes de «descarbonización», gobiernos, empresas y grupos de inversión se apresuran a extraer minerales importantes del subsuelo para impulsar el crecimiento económico. Layne Hartsell , June 26, 2026

Why cement manufacturers must immediately reduce price – FG

The Federal Government has called on cement manufacturers across the country to immediately reduce the price of cement, insisting that the current cost of the product is placing pressure on ongoing infrastructure projects and increasing demands for contract variations. Minister of Works, David Umahi, made the call while delivering a keynote address at an event [] Why cement manufacturers must immediately reduce price – FG

Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI

Euro zone factory output ends first quarter on strong note, cost pressures ease - PMI

Fuel loading at nuclear plant completed in Slovakia — portal

The fuel was supplied by a Rosatom company

Commercialization Doesn’t Begin at Launch, It Begins with the Research Culture

Many breakthrough technologies never fail in the laboratory. They fail much earlier, before a startup is formed, before investors get involved, and before customers ever see a product. As governments continue investing heavily in research and innovation, a more difficult question is emerging. Are research systems preparing scientists to create commercial impact, or simply rewarding [] The post Commercialization Doesn’t Begin at Launch, It Begins with the Research Culture first appeared on KoreaTechDesk | Korean Startup and Technology News.

Delay to Sydney metro build forces ‘pause’ in production of new airport trains

The production pause in Europe illustrates the troubled state of the multibillion-dollar project and the ripple effect delays to one part is having on others.

Demolition begins at controversial Permanente cement plant

Demolition has started at the Permanente Cement Plant near Cupertino, a massive manufacturing site that repeatedly ran afoul of environmental regulations before it officially closed three years ago.

Nigerian Government calls for Cement Price Slash

The Nigerian government has tasked cement manufacturers to immediately reduce the price of cement. The Minister of Works, David Umahi, who stated this in Lagos, explained that the current cost of the product is placing pressure on ongoing infrastructure projects and increasing demands for contract variations. Mr Umahi said this while speaking at the official [] The post Nigerian Government calls for Cement Price Slash appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

AI has triggered the biggest gas-plant building boom in history, and a quiet fight to stop it

The AI build-out has done something the fossil-fuel industry could not do for itself. It has set off the largest-ever construction boom in natural gas-fired power plants, the Associated Press reports. Aging coal plants are being kept alive past their retirement dates too. Utilities, plant owners, and the federal government have all pushed to postpone the [] This story continues at The Next Web

Shell sees boost from oil price spike amid Iran war, but gas production hit

Shell’s PearlGTL site in Qatar stopped production in March after being hit during attacks.

The best budget blenders, according to Consumer Reports

A 100 blender can still crush ice with ease. Consumer Reports tested dozens of models for performance and reliability to find five budget picks

How a 1,900-year-old latrine helps explain why Roman concrete lasts

An ancient sample shows calcite threading through the material’s cracks and pores, with possible lessons for making modern concrete last longer

FG to engage cement producers July 1 over high prices — Umahi

Umahi noted that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration is investing heavily in critical infrastructure nationwide, creating unprecedented opportunities for manufacturers and investors. The post FG to engage cement producers July 1 over high prices — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.

SpaceX Has Three AI Customers Paying $27.8 Billion a Year. How Big Can This Revenue Stream Get?

Could this be the company's largest growth driver over the next few years?

India's core sector growth slows to 0.5% YoY in May as energy output weakens 

The latest data released by the Ministry of Commerce Industry shows that while steel, cement and electricity continued to register healthy growth, declines in coal, crude oil, natural gas, refinery products and fertilizers weighed heavily on overall performance.

Trump’s promise on Patriots will take time, leaving Ukraine facing tough choices

Experts say the time needed to build an assembly plant and organize contractors means production will not start soon enough to ease Ukraine's situation in the near future.

China aims to revive physical stores, make them ‘immersive’, as shield against e-commerce

With retail sales growth cooling in May to the slowest pace since December 2022 and persistent weakness in big-ticket items extending through last month, Beijing has stepped in to reinvigorate bricks-and-mortar operators facing intense price competition from e-commerce platforms. The Ministry of Commerce, together with eight other relevant authorities, on Thursday released guidelines to accelerate the innovative development of the retail sector. The document charts out a path for differentiated...

Oil Product Markets Are the Real Hormuz Pain Point

While crude has nearly erased its wartime rally, refined fuels are increasingly tight.

MSC Industrial Direct: Recent Momentum Doesn't Seem Sustainable

MSC Industrial Direct: Recent Momentum Doesn't Seem Sustainable

Expansion project: Construction begins on new tram depot at Cloche d'Or

Work has officially begun on a new tram depot at Cloche d'Or, as part of ongoing efforts to expand Luxembourg's tram network.

The Coming Commodity Supercycle Is the Biggest Business Opportunity Founders Are Ignoring

Structural scarcity in critical minerals is not just an investment story. It is a business-building opportunity that most of the startup world hasn't noticed yet.

Bahamian Led Investment Team Announces Upcoming Ginn Project Work

Coakley International Chief Executive Officer, Shane Coakley has announced that work is scheduled to begin on the dormant Ginn Project within 90 days. Coakley told ZNS News that his group received government approval three weeks ago. He said, “That is a long process to get that far and right now we’re just waiting to close. [] The post Bahamian Led Investment Team Announces Upcoming Ginn Project Work appeared first on ZNS BAHAMAS.

Lexus UX production set to end, replacement plans unclear – report

The Japanese luxury brand's hybrid-powered rival for the BMW X1 and Audi Q3 small SUVs is reportedly ending production in February 2027.

Groundworks begin on San Pedro’s new sardine-shaped bus station

Work has begun at the site of San Pedro’s future bus station, as Marbella City Council have started clearing the []

तोकिएको समयमै सम्पन्न नहुने अवस्थामा गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट रंगशाला (तस्बिरहरू)

चितवन। चितवनको भरतपुर महानगरपालिका–१५ रामपुरमा निर्माणाधीन गौतमबुद्ध अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय क्रिकेट रंगशालाको निर्माण कार्य तोकिएको समयभित्र सम्पन्न नहुने देखिएको छ। ठेक्का सम्झौताको म्याद सकिन करिब छ महिना बाँकी रहँदा परियोजनाको करिब ४८ देखि ५० प्रतिशत मात्र निर्माण सम्पन्न भएको छ। भरतपुर महानगरपालिकाले २०८१ असारमा ३० महिनाभित्र निर्माण सम्पन्न गर्ने गरी हिमालयन कालिञ्चोक–बीबीआर जेभीसँग ७५ करोड ५० लाख []

Major high street retailer to close 150 stores as restructuring plan approved

The latest to encounter difficulties A major high street retailer is closing 150 stores after a restructuring plan was approved. The move is just the latest high street business to undergo restructuring and close stores in the wake of “challenging retail conditions”. Since the start of 2025, a number of chains and high street household []

How to Come Up With the Perfect Small Business Idea (for You)

Want to determine the best small business to start? The best way is to stop thinking and start doing.

Dubai businesses show strong governance as AI-driven insights become key to faster decision-making

The main obstacle to business growth is no longer just the market, but also companies’ ability to make decisions. According to the latest Coface survey of 1,250 business leaders in 13 countries, 68 of them cite slow decision-making as a major obstacle. In a highly uncertain environment, businesses are no longer simply seeking to avoid [] The post Dubai businesses show strong governance as AI-driven insights become key to faster decision-making appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Guest Idea: Construction Sites Burn Fuel While Equipment Idles for Hours Every Day

Have you ever noticed how often construction sites have engines idling, even when no work... The post Guest Idea: Construction Sites Burn Fuel While Equipment Idles for Hours Every Day appeared first on Earth911.

Dogecoin Core 1.14.8 Lands With Security Fixes The Network Cannot Ignore

Dogecoin does not always get taken seriously when the market is in meme mode, but infrastructure updates are where the joke stops and the network starts. Core 1.14.8 is one of those releases that matters because it focus