Argentina’s Largest Cement Maker Loma Negra Halts Main Kiln as Tenaris and Mirgor Push Layoffs

Argentina · Economy Key Facts —Cement kiln halted Argentina’s leading cement producer, Loma Negra, is suspending a main kiln for six months due to weak construction demand and high energy costs, a direct signal of the real-economy slump. —Pipe plant cuts 150 jobs Techint’s Tenaris SIAT pipe unit dismissed 150 workers after failing to win…