Australia turns to green alternatives as manufacturing costs rise
Australia’s cement market may be experiencing some interesting times but it is rapidly transitioning towards low-carbon solutions, with Port Augusta poised to become a nationa...
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Boral appoints Matt McKenzie as CEO
Australia-based Boral Ltd has appointed Matt McKenzie as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Vik Bansal, who will join the SGH board as a director. ...
Sensor-based sorting technology to turn waste rock into usable construction aggregate
This would reduce the need for long-term monitoring of waste rock as well as the requirement to import aggregate for haul roads, plant foundation and tailings dams in mines, re...
Australia carbon leakage review backs CBAM-style levy for cement
Australia’s final Carbon Leakage Review has recommended the introduction of a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM)-style scheme, with cement and clinker identified among t...
Boral finalises Australian-first low-carbon calcined clay concrete
Boral Ltd has completed product development for an Australian-first low-carbon concrete incorporating locally sourced calcined clay, following successful laboratory work and la...
Cement industry backs US$321m powering the regions funding boost
The Cement Industry Federation (CIF) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s announcement of a US$321m second round of the Powering the Regions Fund (PRF), saying it will help s...
Boral strengthens WA cement supply chain with PNJB partnership
Boral has enhanced the reliability and efficiency of its cement transport network in Western Australia through a new partnership with PNJB, a highly experienced tanker operat...
Fletcher Building announces Fletcher Construction divestment
The purchase price is subject to a potential increase to AUD334.1m, pending the final outcome of a small number of key contracts for the business currently under negotiation. I...
Australia's ready-mix concrete market reach US$112bn by 2033
In 2024 the ready-mix concrete (RMC) sector in Australia reached a value of US$48.788bn as demand for high-quality concrete continued its upward trajectory. Looking towards...
South Australia backs fly ash cement project at Port Augusta
The South Australian government has approved a AUD12m (US$7.9m) concessional loan to support a fly ash-to-cement project at the former Port Augusta coal-fired power station, ai...