Lafarge ex-chief executive jailed, company fined for financing terrorism

The Paris Criminal Court has fined French cement manufacturer Lafarge and sentenced four of its former executives, including former chief executive Bruno Lafont, to prison terms over payments made to… The post Lafarge ex-chief executive jailed, company fined for financing terrorism appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Six years for ex-Lafarge CEO over Syrian IS 'partnership'

Lafarge has been fined more than €1m, and its former CEO Bruno Lafont sentenced to six years in prison, by a French court, after the company developed a 'genuine commercial partnership with IS'.

Holcim sells Nigerian business for $1bn, plans separation of North American subsidiary

Swiss cement-maker Holcim has sold its 84% stake in Lafarge Africa to Huaxin Cement of China. The $1bn deal is subject to approvals, but is expected to be confirmed in… The post Holcim sells Nigerian business for $1bn, plans separation of North American subsidiary appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Lafarge adopts tiredness detection tech

Lafarge Cement has fitted monitors in its lorry cabs to detect driver fatigue.

Lafarge pays out $778m after supporting terrorists in Syria

French cement manufacturer Lafarge has agreed to pay $777.8m to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) after pleading guilty to conspiring to provide material support and resources to the Islamic… The post Lafarge pays out $778m after supporting terrorists in Syria appeared first on Global Construction Review.

Lafarge - How Cement is made, 04102017

This video provides an overview of the cement making process at Lafarge's Exshaw Cement Plant in Canada