# CIMPOR to triple cement production capacity in Santo Antão, Cape Verde

CIMPOR invested €6.75 million to reactivate and triple the production capacity of its pozzolanic cement grinding plant in Santo Antão, Cape Verde, from 3 to 9 tons per hour. Production start is planned for June 2026 after operational tests in April.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-26
- Where: Santo Antão, Cape Verde, Cape Verde
- Value: $7.30M (6.75M EUR)
- Starts operating: Jun 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 9 tons per hour (from 3 tons per hour)
- Products: pozzolanic cement
- Sectors: [Construction Materials](https://endata.com/sectors/construction-materials.md)

## Companies

- [Cimpor](https://endata.com/companies/31878.md)

## Sources

- [expressodasilhas.cv](https://expressodasilhas.cv/empresas-negocios/2026/01/26/santo-antao-pm-visita-investimento-da-cimpor-que-reactivara-e-triplicara-a-producao-de-cimento/101093), 2026-01-26: "Este investimento na modernização e expansão da nossa operação em Santo Antão é um testemunho claro da nossa confiança no futuro de Cabo Verde."

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