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Revival of the El Hadjar complex, phosphate corridor nearing completion, since August, announcements are multiplying in Annaba

Algeria - The Minister of Industry, Fred Kourtel, along with the Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Small Enterprises, Nourredine Wahid, chaired a working meeting today, Monday, during which an agreement was reached to form a joint committee between the two sectors to enhance coordination and develop mechanisms for joint cooperation, according to a statement from the Ministry of Industry.

Algeria - The Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, Kamel Rzig, chaired a meeting today, Monday, with cement producers, dedicated to evaluating the results of export operations during the first half of 2026, and discussing prospects for expanding the presence of Algerian cement in international markets, according to a statement from the ministry.

Ténès Port in Chlef Province continues to enhance the movement of Algerian exports outside the hydrocarbon sector, registering three simultaneous shipping operations of about 15,000 tons of cement and clinker aboard three vessels at the same time. The shipping operations included the vessel 'WISLABORG' which was loaded with 7,000 tons of clinker, alongside the vessel 'WILSON FINNFJORD' which carried 4,500 tons of cement packed in large bags, while the vessel 'BREMEN' was loaded with 3,550 tons of cement. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.

The Ténès Port in Chlef Province announced today, Monday, the export of 15,000 tons of cement and clinker to Europe. In statements to the Algerian News Agency, the acting director of Ténès Port, Ibrahim Lakhdar, highlighted that this step will enhance the dynamics of non-hydrocarbon exports. Three ships were loaded simultaneously with cement and clinker destined for Europe, including seven thousand tons of clinker on the first vessel.

Algeria - The National Company for Metal and Copper Structures, a branch of the National Holding Company for Iron Industry (SNS), and the 'Ferrovia' Group signed a framework agreement for industrial cooperation in the field of mining railways and the manufacturing of vehicles designated for phosphate transport, according to a statement from the holding company issued today, Sunday.

Gradual decline in the import of notebooks, exercise books, and pens in favor of local production. School supplies producers told 'Echorouk' that there is an abundance in the market and stability in prices, with a notable expansion in local manufacturing and diversity of products offered for the upcoming school year. The national industry currently includes notebooks, exercise books, paper packs, as well as pens, pencil cases, bags, aprons, and drawing and coloring tools, while new designs have entered the market in various sizes and prices, including products aimed at the economic segment and others with developed designs. Data collected by 'Echorouk' from school supplies exhibitions across the provinces reveal significant production capacities among local factories.

Algeria - Local production of school and office supplies in Algeria is witnessing a new push through numerous investment projects currently under implementation aimed at enhancing supply and meeting national market needs, contributing to supporting national production capacities and reducing imports, as part of a national industrial pole initiated by the Algerian Agency for Investment Promotion.

The National Company for Metal and Copper Structures (ENCC Spa), a subsidiary of the National Holding Company for Iron Industry (SNS), and the group 'FERROVIAL' signed a framework agreement for industrial cooperation aimed at developing the specialized iron freight car manufacturing industry and producing cars intended for the transport of mining materials, with a targeted local integration exceeding 70%. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, by the CEO of the National Company for Metal and Copper Structures ENCC Spa, Abdelhalim Arouch, and the General Director of the FERROVIAL group, Monir Abbassi, in the presence of the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Company FERROVIAL, Said Arabat.

The National Company for Metal and Copper Structures, a subsidiary of the National Holding Company for Iron Industry (SNS), and the 'Ferrovia' Group signed a framework agreement for industrial cooperation in the field of mining railways and the manufacturing of vehicles designated for phosphate transport, according to a statement from the holding company this Sunday.

Minister of Industry Fared Kourtil has directed to accelerate the local manufacturing of automotive components during his meeting on Saturday, September 19, at the ministry's headquarters, with representatives of Algerian companies authorized to manufacture vehicles. According to the ministry's statement, the meeting was dedicated to discussing ways to build an integrated national automotive industry, in implementation of the state's strategy aimed at increasing the integration rate, enhancing subcontracting, and expanding the local production base of components and spare parts. Watch the full content on Echourouk Online.