The SKS Cement, Solid Minerals and Mining Overview.
The Cement/Clinker, Iron and Steel are the major raw materials for Infrastructure and Industrial Development. Cement (Clinker) is used or needed for the followings:
- Raw materials for Infrastructure and Industrial Development.
- Building/Housing, Structural Engineering and Environmental Sciences.
- Civil Engineering and Construction Engineering – Roads and Bridges;
Rail Roads; Airports; Sea Ports; Dams, Fresh Water and Power/Electricity;
Flood Control; Water Management and Fresh/Sewage Treatments; Fences and Parking Lots.
- Business Centers, Malls, Shopping Centers & Groceries, and Industrial Layouts.
- Schools and Research Institutions.
- Hospitals and Health Clinics.
- Sports and Recreational Facilities.
- Worship Centers.
- Hospitality Management and Tourism Facilities.
The goals of SKS Cement or Clinker Manufacturing and Solid Minerals are:
- To invest in Cement/Clinker Manufacturing Business.
- To invest in the Solid Minerals Business and source for the desired feedstock Raw Meal Clinker (RMC) and other Mineral Resources from the Soil.
- To invest in the Mining Business.
- To Manufacture Quality Cement/Clinker as Raw Materials for Infrastructure and Industrial Development.
- To provide or supply Quality Cement to the above Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Constructors for execution or implementation of the above Projects, listed in Cement uses.
- To support SKS Business Activities, and provide SKS with all their Cement/Clinker needs.
- To provide Quality Cement/Clinker to SKS Customers and Consumers.
- To satisfy SKS Customers and Consumers in both quality and quantity of their Cement/Clinker needs.
The demands for Cement in Nigeria, West-Africa and Africa are higher than the supply, so the return on investment in Cement Manufacturing Business in Nigeria, West Africa and African are also high. This will create a good environment for Cement Manufacturing Business in Nigeria, West Africa and Africa. For both the Investors and SKS will benefit, and also be happy with such an investment in the Cement Manufacturing, Solid Minerals and Mining Business.
(1). Cement Manufacturing Plant Phases.
- Planning of Pre-Construction or Pre-Feasibility Phase.
- Pre-Construction and Feasibility Report Phase.
- Construction Phase.
- Test Runs, Training and Development Phase.
- Full Scale Production Phase.
- Handover and Negotiations with Engineering Procurement and
Construction (EPC) Contractors’ Phase.
(2). Cement Manufacturing or Production.
- Quarry for Feedstock Raw Materials – Limestone and Raw Meal Clinker
(RMC – Limestone, Clay, Iron, Bauxite, Gypsum, etc.).
- The RMC Formulation, Mixing/Blending, Conveying Systems,
Physicochemical Analysis Laboratory, R&D and QC/QA.
- Kilning (1,000 – 1,400 oC) and Cooling.
- Storage Silos and Conveying Systems.
- Grinding, Storage Silos, Packaging and Warehouse Storage.
(3). Cement Plant Facilities.
- Cement Plant Manufacturing or Processing Facilities.
- Quarry, Mining, Geology, Geophysics & Geo-Tech Facilities.
- Utilities, their Sources and Availability.
- Skilled Manpower – Engineering Operations or Manufacturing, Civil
Engineering, Building/Structural Engineering, Business, etc.
- Revenue and Profit Generating Cement Staff and Community Facilities.
(4). Cement Feedstock Raw Materials.
- Limestone.
- .Raw Meal Clinker (RMC – Limestone, Clay, Iron, Bauxite, Gypsum,
- Sharp Sand or Granite (if needed).
(5). Cement Manufacturing Plant Products.
- Quality Cement/Clinker.
- Limestone and Raw Meal Clinker.
- Granite and Sharp Sand for Bricks and Construction.
