Gypsum industry news

Ukraine: Germany-based Knauf has purchased 0.33 hectares of land in Kyiv’s Solomianskyi District for the 'operation and maintenance' of its transport shop. Business World News has reported that the company agreed to pay US$327,000 for the land.

Brazil: The Brazilian Geological Service (SGB) has announced its upcoming auctioning of gypsum mining sites in Pará. Business News Americas has reported that lots include the Calcário Aveiro site and the Gipsita Rio Cupari site. Altogether, prospective buyers can bid on 2890 hectares of gypsum reserves.

India: The state government of Karnataka has approved the allotment of 6 hectares of land to Everest Industries. Reuters News has reported that the company is considering building a Rapicon reinforced aerated concrete and gypsum wallboard sandwich panel plant at the site.