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New Limestone and Oil-Well Cement from Basra Plant

By John Lee. The Basra cement plant has begun producing two new cement types: limestone cement and oil-well cement. The plant is operated by the General Company for Iraqi Cement, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals. The limestone cement is manufactured to Iraqi standard specifications and is suitable for finishing and plastering […]

Cement Output Rises at Basra, Najaf and Al-Qaim Plants

By John Lee. The Iraqi State Company for Cement, part of the Ministry of Industry and Minerals, has reported increased production at its Basra, Najaf and Al-Qaim plants in January. According to Director General Awad Kazem Abdul Amir, the Basra Cement Plant recorded output of 41,123 tonnes, reflecting improved resource management and operational readiness. The […]