Rwenzori Project in Uganda for Lafarge

Implementation of a two-year expansion plan, which will be rolled out in phases to increase production, is to start before the end the year with a $70 million euros (Shs168 billion) first phase expansion in Uganda code named Hima Cement's Rwenzori project. The Rwenzori project would involve the expansion of mining at Hima in Kasese district where the raw material will be processed into semi-finished product (clinker), which will then be transported to Namanve for grinding into Cement.