Two cement producers have announced important updates affecting both the low‑carbon materials market and long‑term raw material security. Hoffmann Green Cement Technologies recorded significant growth in clinker‑free cement production, while Heidelberg Materials obtained a 30‑year mining permit for one of its key quarries. Hoffmann Green: scaling up production and sales of 0%‑clinker cement Hoffmann Green […]

Leading cement manufacturers have announced new investments in production modernisation and technological upgrades aimed at reducing the carbon footprint and improving efficiency. Recent projects by Holcim and Heidelberg Materials highlight a consistent shift towards solutions that lower the clinker factor and expand the use of alternative mineral components. Holcim expands its portfolio of building modernisation

Holcim commissions new membrane test facility for CO₂ capture at the Höver cement plant (Germany) Source Holcim has commissioned a new membrane‑based CO₂ capture test facility at its Höver cement plant. The technology was developed by the Helmholtz Centre Hereon and commercialised by Cool Planet Technologies. The installation is designed to capture up to 90%

Omya and Lafarge France expand cooperation to advance low‑carbon cement solutions Source Omya has announced a strategic partnership with Lafarge France (Holcim) to jointly develop and implement low‑carbon cement solutions. The collaboration, effective 1 October 2026, includes: The partnership aims to strengthen Lafarge France’s portfolio of low‑carbon cements, where SCMs (supplementary cementitious materials) — including

In 2026, the cement industry shows a clear trend toward technological upgrading and environmental transformation. Producers are actively investing in emission‑reduction technologies, energy‑efficient solutions and equipment modernisation. These developments directly influence cement production strategies, particularly the growing role of low‑clinker systems where GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) and ACS (air‑cooled slag) remain essential mineral components

The cement industry in the first half of 2026 shows strong progress in decarbonisation, production modernisation and the shift towards renewable energy. Companies are expanding CO₂ capture programmes, signing long‑term energy agreements and increasing the share of low‑carbon products — developments that continue to support stable demand for GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) and ACS

The global cement sector is showing increasing activity in modernising production and reducing carbon emissions. Companies are implementing high‑temperature electric technologies and developing alternative binders, enabling a reduction in clinker content and expanding the use of supplementary mineral components, including slag‑based materials such as GBFS and ACS. Adani Cement adopts Coolbrook and ABB’s RotoDynamic Heater

The analytical platform IndexBox has published an updated review of the gypsum and anhydrite market in Europe, highlighting stable demand growth, structural changes in production, and the strengthening role of natural minerals in industrial applications. The report covers key trends, a forecast through 2035, and consumption analysis across EU countries. Source Production: Spain remains the

High‑purity natural anhydrite — an anhydrous calcium sulfate with exceptionally high mineralogical purity — is presented as a stable raw material suitable for cement technologies, dry building mixes and specialised industrial processes. The material is sourced from natural deposits, and its consistent composition is confirmed by XRF and XRD laboratory analyses. The anhydrite phase content

The industrial materials sector is undergoing a large‑scale transformation aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions, modernising production and shifting toward low‑carbon materials. New CO₂‑capture technologies, market changes and rising demand for alternative binders confirm that ACS (air‑cooled slag) and GBFS (granulated blast furnace slag) are becoming key components in decarbonisation strategies. CI4C Pure Oxyfuel carbon‑capture unit