CEM Minerals proposes the development of a 4.7 hectare hard-surfaced dockside site at the South Dock, Newport for the construction of a Vertical Roller Mill and ancillary development.

This development facilitates the use and manufacture of a proven cement substitute which has a significantly lower carbon footprint and, at the same time, recycles a waste product that would otherwise be sent to landfill. The product itself supports other development and plans for growth across the wider Newport area.

The proposed development is entirely within the operational land of Newport Docks and will be undertaken in three phases as follows:

• Phase 1 - site preparation, connection to services, security fencing and the provision of foundations; approximately 3 months duration.

• Phase 2 - importation, storage, and onward distribution of 100,000 tonnes per annum of cement substitute. This cement substitute is a finished product which is undergoing the normal consented operation of being unloaded and distributed from the site in smaller quantities; an installation period of 3 months for silos and specific unloading equipment followed by a minimum 12 months of operation.

• Phase 3 - the importation of up to 1,000,000 tonnes per annum of raw materials and clinker/granulated blast furnace slag; construction and operation of the mill for processing, manufacture of cement substitute and onward distribution; the slag can be stored externally on the dockside but other materials, such as the clinker, have to be stored under cover; a substation will be installed and hydrogen storage is proposed as a future use. Long term operation – no specific duration.