Analytical note for the cement and metallurgical sectors ArcelorMittal has announced construction of a lower‑emission electric arc furnace (EAF) in Dunkirk as part of its decarbonisation and modernization strategy. This move has direct implications for by‑products of blast‑furnace operations — notably Air‑cooled Blast Furnace Slag (ACS) and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS). Details of the […]

Analytical overview for the cement sectors The European industrial landscape continues to adapt to new environmental requirements, shifts in metallurgical production, and growing demand for secondary raw materials. At the center of attention are Air‑cooled Blast Furnace Slag (ACS) and Granulated Blast Furnace Slag (GBFS) — both of which remain strategic components for the cement

The review of Global FutureCem 2026, held on 21–22 January in Munich, highlighted the major trends shaping the future of Europe’s cement industry. The event brought together leading cement producers, technology suppliers, researchers and decarbonisation experts, who presented the latest solutions in low‑carbon materials and production optimisation.GlobalCement – FutureCem 2026 A central theme of the

In January 2026, Europe’s cement industry finds itself amid structural transformation. Against a backdrop of declining construction activity and a growing shortage of strategic raw materials — particularly granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS) and air-cooled blast furnace slag (ACS) — producers are ramping up investments in logistics and carbon-reduction technologies. Medcem in Trieste: a new

The Portuguese cement producer CIMPOR has announced a large‑scale expansion of its private 5G network across its industrial sites. The update was reported by GlobalCement in a news release dated 7 January 2026.Source: https://www.globalcement.com/ The project is being implemented in partnership with a local telecom operator and covers key production areas, including quarries, mills, and

The final week of 2025 brought notable structural changes to Europe’s cement and metallurgical markets. Despite the traditional slowdown during the holiday period, several developments and analytical reviews highlighted the trends that will shape the industry in 2026. Particular attention is focused on materials that play a critical role in decarbonisation and production modernisation: GBFS,

The European cement and metallurgical industries are closing the year in a phase of deep restructuring. Although recent weeks have not brought major corporate announcements, this period has been highly indicative of how the sector is adapting to new economic and environmental realities. The market for strategic materials — from granulated blast furnace slag (GBFS)

In December 2025, the European cement industry took significant steps toward decarbonisation. Two major initiatives in the UK and Bulgaria show that carbon capture and storage (CCUS) technologies are moving from pilot projects to industrial application. This directly impacts the use of strategic materials — GBFS and ACS, which remain essential for low‑carbon cement production.

The first week of December 2025 highlighted how the European cement and metallurgical industries are striving to balance environmental ambitions with the stability of strategic material supply. Alpacem invests in alternative raw materials. On 2 December, Alpacem Cement Austria announced a major project at its Wietersdorf plant (Carinthia), aimed at integrating secondary raw materials into

At the beginning of winter 2025, the industry finds itself at the intersection of two key trends: the active use of secondary materials and the gradual transition to new steelmaking technologies. Slag recycling gains momentum. According to EUROSLAG, in 2024 the EU recycled 92% of steelmaking slags. Out of 38 million tonnes generated, 35 million