Lucky Cement Limited has announced a substantial expansion of its cement production capacity in the Democratic Republic of Congo DRC capacity through its joint venture with the Rawji Group, Nyumba Ya Akiba (NYA), as regional demand continues to accelerate.
According to a notice submitted to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), NYA will increase its existing output from 1.31 million tons per annum (MTPA) to 2.91 MTPA. The boost will come from the addition of a new fully integrated manufacturing line with a capacity of 1.6 MTPA.
The company said the expansion is designed to address the strong cement demand in the DRC, driven by heightened economic activity, infrastructure development, and a steady pipeline of construction projects. The upgrade is also expected to help NYA sustain its competitive advantage in the local market while achieving improved operational efficiencies.
Once the new line becomes operational, Lucky Cement’s total domestic and international capacity will rise to 23.15 MTPA.
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Lucky Cement currently operates:
- Pakistan: Fully integrated cement plants with a combined capacity of 15.30 MTPA
- Iraq: Al-Mabrooka Cement Company in Basra (1.74 MTPA) and Najmat Al-Samawah in Samawah with a combined 3.20 MTPA
- DRC: The expanded NYA facility, taking its output to 2.91 MTPA
The company highlighted that the move reinforces Lucky Cement’s broader strategy of portfolio diversification and sustainable growth. Beyond cement, the Lucky Group maintains significant investments across automobiles, chemicals, agricultural sciences, mobile phone assembly, energy, and mining.
Lucky Cement said it remains committed to enhancing its earnings quality while maximizing long-term value for its shareholders.
