Gypsum industry news

Oman: India-based JSW Infrastructure and Minerals Development Oman (MDO) will build a new US$419m, 27Mt/yr-capacity port in Dhofar Governorate. JSW Infrastructure subsidiary JSW Overseas will acquire a 51% stake in newly incorporated special purpose vehicle South Minerals Port Company for the undertaking.

The projected construction time is 36 months, with commercial operations scheduled to start in early-mid-2029. The Hindu BusinessLine News has reported that the port is intended to help Dhofar Governorate realise its export potential for various minerals, including gypsum.

Spain: Saint-Gobain Spain has launched REcircula, a collection and recycling service for used gypsum wallboard.

Sustainability Manager Alberto García-Blanco said "With REcircula, we take a further step in our commitment: to facilitate the management and valorisation of 70% of our clients' construction waste, accompanying them throughout the entire process, from segregation and collection to the reintegration of these recycled materials into new construction products."

Saudi Arabia: National Gypsum Company has announced the resignation of Mashhoor Mohammed Abdulrahman Al-Obaikan from its board of directors. Mist News has reported that the company attributed Al-Obaikan’s decision to ‘personal matters.’

Azerbaijan: Azerbaijan’s gypsum and anhydrite output rose by 14% year-on-year to 502,000t in January to October 2025, according to the State Statistical Committee. Finished product inventory reached 69,800t on 1 November 2025.

US: Eagle Materials reported sales of US$1.27bn in the first half of the 2026 financial year, up by 3% year-on-year from US$1.23bn. Cost of sales rose by 6% from US$842m to US$888m. Comprehensive earnings fell by 6% from US$277m to US$261m.

The second half of the financial year commences with Eagle Materials ‘well positioned’ to captured an anticipated upswing in demand. In its gypsum business, the company noted a ‘favourable longer-term view’ with ‘significant underbuilding.’ Affordability issues continue to depress single-family residential construction. The business’ key markets of Heartland (central northern US) and Sunbelt (trans-southern US) are both set to continue to grow.