SUCCESSFUL LIGHT-UP & COMMISSIONING OF LINE 6

On 14 October 2008, Steppe Cement Ltd’s subsidiary, Karcement JSC has successfully light-up its Kiln Line 6. On 21 October 2008, Karcement JSC has produced the first batch of clinkers from Line 6. Line 6 will have an initial capacity of 800,000 tonnes per year and will be progressively increased to 1 million tonnes per year.

START-UP TEAM

LIGHTING CEREMONY BY STEPPE’S CEO, JAVIER DEL SER PEREZ

CONTROL ROOM (PICTURE 1)

CONTROL ROOM (PICTURE 2)

FIRST BATCH OF CLINKER PRODUCED

EMMISSION DURING PRODUCTION (COMPLIANT WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS)

FIRST DIESEL FIRE

KILN DIESEL FIRE

KILN SUPPORT 1 GIRTH GEAR AND SHOP CHIEF

FIRST BATCH OF CLINKER ROLLING OUT FROM KILN END

CLINKER CHUTE IN OPERATION

NEW CLINKER CHUTE