Cimpor's cement plant in Loule, Portugal, has obtained the necessary approvals from the authorities to start using alternative fuels in its cement production.

Mexican President Felipe Calderón inaugurated the first phase of the development of Cemex' EURUS wind farm project in Oaxaca, Mexico, on Thursday. The wind farm will supply 25% of Cemex' energy needs in Mexico.

Indonesia's House of Representatives' Commission on Environment Affairs will be summoning Environment Minister Rachmat Witoelar to question him over the construction of a much disputed cement factory in Pati, Central Java.

Nine US states have reached an agreement with the federal Environmental Protection Agency that will lead to stricter regulation of mercury emissions from cement plants nationwide.

Cemex agreed on Thursday to pay a $2 million fine and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions at the Victorville plant in a settlement with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

British waste management firm Shanks is seeking to expand its deliveries to the UK cement industry and develop new markets for solid recovered fuel.

Portugal's Cimpor has invested over 123 million euros since 1993 in environmental improvements. In particular, the group has been investing in alternative fuels, reduing CO2 emissions.

A workers at Cemex cement plant in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, dies shortly before noon on Wednesday when he was caught by a machine at the plant.

One person was killed and 12 others were injured by carbon monoxide in an Anhui Conch Cement factory, local authorities said on Sunday.

The US EPA is suing Cemex over its plant in Lyons, Colorado, USA, for allegedly violating the Clean Air Act by polluting the surrounding air. Although unlikely, Cemex could possibly see penalties reaching "billion of dollars."