Gypsum industry news

Saudi Arabia: National Gypsum Company’s sales rose by 19% year-on-year to US$8.76m in the first half of 2024, Arab News has reported. Nonetheless, its net profit dropped by 18% to US$450,000.

Peru: France-based Saint-Gobain has submitted a technical report for a proposed upgrade to its Huachipa facility. The project aims to optimise production and secure compliance with environmental regulations. Noticias Financieras News has reported that the work will cost US$259,000 and take up to eight weeks complete.

India: Residents of Baramulla have commenced protests against renewed gypsum mining in the district in Jammu and Kashmir. Local press has reported that the protestors claim the operations cause ‘serious’ harm to health and agriculture. The village council of Salamabad responded by temporarily suspending operations at the site in question.