Net profit still beats consensus forecast

Figures for the second quarter of fiscal year 2018

Net loss was lower than in the same semester of 2016

For now, the company is focused on capacity expansion to become major player

Higher costs displaced gains from stronger prices

Company is asking for lower interest on its debt

Money to be used as working capital

Several industries are ailing due to supply issues

Producer wants to refund its Tanzanian unit

Cement maker will turn to waste burning as a way to fuel its plant

Lithuanian banking institutions agree to extend the loan

Canadian project will use petroleum coke as fuel

Lower prices are at the root of lower profit, and are a consequence of strong competition

Production continues to decline as result of reforms

Company is selling more cement at a better margin

Figures for the five months leading to August 31, 2017

New equipment boosts performance of the cement maker

Company feels the impact of lower demand in the Moroccan market

Companies large amounts to foreign banks

Revenue from cement business line also increased during the quarter