Huaxin Cement informed the Muscat Stock Exchange of its intent to buy a further 5.1% stake in Oman Cement on 3 July 2023. Zawya News has reported that this would increase the China-based group’s stake in Oman Cement to 64.7%. It acquired its existing 59.6% in the producer for US$193m earlier in 2023, but subsequently revised the price to US$200m.
