Diversified miner Anglo American and cement producer Lafarge have completed the merger of their UK-based assets after receiving the final go-ahead from the UK Competition Commission. The newly formed 50:50 joint venture (JV), Lafarge Tarmac, comprised the parties’ cement, aggregates, ready-mix concrete, asphalt and asphalt surfacing, maintenance services, and waste services operations within the UK.
See http://www.miningweekly.com/article/anglo-lafarge-complete-uk-assets-merger-2013-01-08.