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From Reuters Environmental Online Report  |  2009-06-17 03:36:49

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The U.S. cement industry faces stiffer federal regulation of emissions from its kilns, including mercury, which environmentalists say is overdue but industry advocates believe will put some domestic plants out of business. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed new emissions rules and increased monitoring of the energy-intensive kilns that make cement two months ago ...

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From AP News  |  2009-06-15 22:35:16
Swiss cement maker Holcim buys Mexican rival Cemex's Australia business for $1.62BN

Swiss cement maker Holcim AG said Monday it is buying the Australian operations of Mexican rival Cemex SAB de CV for about 2.02 billion Australian dollars ($1.62 billion). The purchase, which will be financed entirely with equity, includes all of Cemex Australia and a ...

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From ZUMA Press Inc  |  2009-05-05 11:07:32
Associated Portland Cement - Blue Circle - Plant under construction at Oxwellmains Dunbar - view from top of 200ft high chimney
From AP News  |  2009-04-26 10:07:24
Cement industry says EPA proposals for reducing mercury, other air pollution not achievable

A group representing the U.S. cement industry says a federal government plan for cutting emissions of mercury and other air toxins at its plants is unrealistic. The Portland Cement Association said Wednesday a regulation drafted by the Environmental Protection Agency would cause some plants to close ...

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