Cement News tagged under: Australia
Suvo Strategic Minerals secures government funding for low-carbon "Colliecrete"15 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsSuvo Strategic Minerals Ltd has secured AUD380,236 (US$ 246,151) in funding from the Australian's government under its R&D Incentive Scheme to support ongoing research into its low-carbon cement technology, "Colliecrete." The Perth-based company’s proprietary geopolymer cement formulation reportedly achieves a 50 per cent reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to traditional ordinary Portland cement (OPC). In partnership with Murdoch University, Suvo entered an intellectual... |
Hanson Australia rebrands as Heidelberg Materials Australia13 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsHanson Australia has officially rebranded as Heidelberg Materials Australia, aligning with the global rebranding strategy of its parent company, Heidelberg Materials AG , initiated in September 2022. This marks a significant milestone for the company, originally founded as Pioneer in 1949 and later acquired by Hanson PLC in 2000. Heidelberg Materials took ownership in 2007 to strengthen its position in the Australian market, particularly in ready-mixed concrete and aggregates.... |
CRH announces group 3Q24 revenues of US$10.5bn12 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsCRH announced total revenues for the group of US$10.5bn (3Q23: US$10.1bn) in the 3Q24 were four per cent ahead, while organic total revenues were one per cent behind the corresponding period in 2023. Contributions from acquisitions and strong commercial management more than offset the impact of divestitures and lower activity levels due to adverse weather in certain regions. Net income of US$1.4bn (3Q23: US$1.3bn) was five per cent ahead of the prior year reflecting strong operating perfor... |
CRH moves to buy Civilmart01 November 2024, Published under Cement NewsCRH has moved to buy CPE Capital’s Civilmart business, with the business containing assets that were previously part of Rocla Pipes. Rocla was sold to CPE Capital in 2021 for about AUD56.5m (US$37m) by Fletcher Building. At the time, the technology linked to the asset was considered somewhat dated, which may have been a motivating factor for the sale. The understanding around the market is that CPE Capital was commanding a price between AUD100m-500m and probably for AUD200m-250m. CPE me... |
Suvo raises AUD2m to advance low-carbon green cement technology24 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsSuvo Strategic Minerals has successfully raised AUD2m (US$1.33m) in a heavily-oversubscribed placement to fund the development and commercialisation of its low-carbon green cement technology. Perth-based businessmen Mario Casotti and Alberto Ferraro, owners of Western Australia's leading pre-cast and pre-stressed concrete supplier PERMAcast, contributed AUD300,000 to the raise, securing their place on Suvo’s register. Suvo's innovative process utilises industrial waste streams, such as ni... |
Suvo Strategic Minerals turns nickel slag into high-strength, low-carbon cement11 October 2024, Published under Cement NewsSuvo Strategic Minerals Ltd (Australia) has used a zero-carbon nickel slag into a high-strength, low-carbon cement. Three samples were tested at the Makassar State University (UNM, Indonesia), giving results described as exceptional, with the highest strength reaching 37.5Mpa after just seven days. Nickel slag is a byproduct of nickel production and is normally committed to landfill where not stockpiled. Given the need to reach net zero in this hard-to-abate industry, turning nickel slag ... |
Sarens completes heavy lifts at Kwinana plant08 August 2024, Published under Cement NewsThe expansion of the Cockburn Cement plant in Kwinana aims to reduce CO 2 emissions by 20 per cent through the installation of cutting-edge cement production technologies. The introduction of two new 100tph ball mill grinding circuits will ensure a reliable supply of high-quality cement products to the Western Australian market. Once operational in 2024, cement production will transition from Munster to Kwinana, while lime manufacturing will remain at Munster. SIMPEC, a subsidiary o... |
Saint-Gobain completes CSR acquisition16 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsSaint-Gobain has completed its acquisition of CSR Ltd (CSR), establishing a strong presence in the Australian construction market. CSR is a leading player in building materials in Australia, consisting principally of building products with AUD1.9bn (US$1.28bn) in sales and an EBITDA margin of around 18 per cent for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2024, with some of Australia’s most trusted and iconic brands. According to Saint-Gobain, the acquisition fits extremely well with the company’s ... |
Geocycle helps Cement Australia to maximise alternative fuel recovery09 July 2024, Published under Cement NewsDuring 2023 Geocycle, in partnership with Cement Australia, managed to process approximately 60,000t of solid, liquid and gaseous industrial wastes. This resource was used safely and compliantly through the cement kilns located in Railton (Tasmania) and Gladstone (Queensland). The cement producer used approximately 25,036kl of industrial waste that would otherwise have gone to landfill and approximately 36,399kl of alternative fuel replacement was produced, while 39,419t of coal was re... |
Queensland commits US$70bn to infrastructure investment17 June 2024, Published under Cement NewsAustralia’s Queensland government has announced AUD107.3bn (US$70.9bn) in infrastructure investment over the next four years as part of its Big Build programme. Priorities under the programme include decarbonising the state’s energy system, expanding its healthcare capacity, and preparing for the upcoming Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, according to Felix Project News. Under the record AUD37.4bn Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Programme (QTRIP), key regional transpo... |