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BREAKINGWorld's largest calcined clay cement plant commissioned in Tema, Ghana — March 5, 2026 President John Dramani Mahama officially inaugurates CBI Ghana's LC3 facility Joint venture with Heidelberg Materials: $110M investment heralded as Africa's landmark green cement milestone Plant capacity: 1.5M tonnes of cement and 400,000 tonnes of calcined clay annually 1,100+ direct and indirect jobs created across Ghana's economy 40% CO₂ reduction vs OPC — equivalent to removing 80,000 vehicles from Ghana's roads each year BREAKINGWorld's largest calcined clay cement plant commissioned in Tema, Ghana — March 5, 2026 President John Dramani Mahama officially inaugurates CBI Ghana's LC3 facility Joint venture with Heidelberg Materials: $110M investment heralded as Africa's landmark green cement milestone
BREAKING NEWS March 5, 2026

Ghana Commissions
World's Largest Calcined Clay Cement Plant
at Tema Free Zones.

President John Dramani Mahama officially commissioned the $110 million LC3 facility at the Tema Free Zones Enclave on March 5, 2026 — a landmark moment for Ghana's industrial policy, green economy ambitions and the entire African continent's approach to sustainable construction materials.

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$110M
Total Investment
1.5M
Tonnes Cement/Year
400K
Tonnes Calcined Clay/Yr
1,100+
Jobs Created
40%
CO₂ Reduction vs OPC
INAUGURATION COVERAGE

What the Press Is Saying.

Coverage of the March 5, 2026 commissioning from Ghana's leading media outlets and international trade press.

President Mahama at CBI Ghana Inauguration
Ghana News Agency March 5, 2026

"President Mahama Commissions World's Largest Calcined Clay Plant at Tema Free Zones"

President John Dramani Mahama on Thursday commissioned the world's largest Limestone Calcined Clay Cement (LC3) production facility at the Tema Free Zones Enclave, describing it as "a defining moment in Ghana's industrial journey." The facility, a joint venture between CBI Ghana Ltd and Heidelberg Materials, is designed to produce 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually while cutting carbon emissions by up to 40 percent compared to conventional Ordinary Portland Cement.

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CBI Ghana Inauguration
Asaase Radio

"Ghana's New Calcined Clay Plant Is Built for the 24-Hour Economy — And Built to Last"

The Tema facility's continuous operation design aligns with President Mahama's vision for a 24-hour economy, with the plant expected to output cement around the clock to meet Ghana's growing construction demand...

Inauguration Ceremony
Daily Graphic

"$110M CBI Ghana-Heidelberg LC3 Plant Reduces Ghana's Clinker Import Dependency"

Ghana's dependence on imported clinker — a key cost and supply-chain vulnerability — has been significantly reduced following the commissioning of CBI Ghana's integrated LC3 facility, which sources key raw materials locally...

LC3 Plant Facility
Business Insider Africa
STRATEGIC UPDATES

Earlier Milestones & Announcements.

JAN
2026
COMMERCIAL

CBI Ghana Secures Long-Term Cement Supply Agreement with Ghana Highway Authority for the Eastern Corridor Road Programme

Supacem LC3 formally selected as the preferred cement specification for Phase 2 of the Eastern Corridor road development, covering 340km of trunk roads across Eastern and Volta regions.

NOV
2025
INVESTMENT

Norfund Confirms Strategic Investment in CBI Ghana's LC3 Expansion Programme

Norwegian development finance institution Norfund formalises its equity participation in CBI Ghana, backing the expansion of the Tema plant's calcined clay production capacity to 400,000 tonnes annually.

AUG
2025
REGULATORY

Ghana Standards Authority Formally Certifies Supacem LC3 as Ghana's Seventh Cement Type

Following a rigorous 18-month testing and consultation process with KNUST, CSIR and EPFL, the GSA issues the world's first national level LC3 standard certification to CBI Ghana's Supacem product line.

MAY
2025
PARTNERSHIP

CBI Ghana Signs Technical Collaboration MOU with Heidelberg Materials and EPFL for Ongoing LC3 R&D

The memorandum of understanding formalises CBI Ghana's position as the primary commercial research partner in the global LC3 technology consortium, funding joint publication and field trial programmes through 2028.

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