Lucky Cement has announced a major expansion of its cement production facility in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The project will be carried out through its joint venture with the Rawji Group, Nyumba Ya Akiba (NYA). The company aims to increase its presence in the African market as demand for construction materials continues to grow.

According to a notice shared with the Pakistan Stock Exchange, NYA will expand its capacity from 1.31 million tons per year to 2.91 million tons per year. This increase will come from the addition of a new fully integrated production line with a capacity of 1.6 million tons. Lucky Cement said the expansion will support rising cement demand in the region, driven by economic activity and large-scale construction projects.

The company noted that the upgrade will help NYA maintain its lead in the local market. It also expects the new line to improve production efficiency and strengthen overall operations. After the expansion, Lucky Cement’s global production capacity will reach 23.15 million tons per year.

Lucky Cement’s portfolio includes large integrated cement plants in Pakistan with a combined capacity of 15.30 million tons. The company also operates cement facilities in Iraq, including Al-Mabrooka Cement Company in Basra with 1.74 million tons and Najmat Al-Samawah in Samawah with 3.20 million tons. The expanded NYA plant in the DRC will further increase the company’s international footprint.

In its statement, the company highlighted its long-term focus on business diversification. Lucky Cement has investments in several sectors, including automobiles, chemicals, agricultural sciences, mobile phone assembly, energy, and mining. It aims to enhance the quality of its earnings and continue delivering value to its shareholders.

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The expansion in Congo reflects the company’s strategy of strengthening its global operations while supporting growth in emerging markets.