Adbri and Alcoa have announced a new agreement. Image: Maurice Norbet//stock.adobe.com AdBri has revealed a new arrangement with Alcoa for its quick lime supply agreement to reflect the ‘changing demand’ in the market. Cockburn Cement Limited will supply Alcoa on revised terms until the end of April 2024. This arrangement differs from the previous agreement, …
Boral is an Australian construction materials provider. Image: Boral Seven Group Holdings has called out ‘fundamental errors’ in the independent expert report, which was part of the basis for Boral’s rejection of its takeover. The claims came as the SGH released an updated bidder’s statement in response to Boral’s rejection on March 19. “SGH is …
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Dr Dominik von Achten will stay at Heidelberg Materials. Image: Steffen Höft/Heidelberg Materials Heidelberg Materials has extended Dr Dominik von Achten’s term as managing board chairman for three more years. Dr von Achten, who will now serve until January 31, 2028, will continue his tenure in the position, which he started in February 2020. …
Fire ants can be found in quarry products. Image: NatalieJean/stock.adobe.com The Australian quarry sector will receive fire ant management guidance as part of a targeted approach to eradicating the ‘cane toad of the insect world’. Cement Concrete & Aggregates Australia is working with Queensland and New South Wales biosecurity departments to develop quarry protocols …
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Renewable diesel has growing support. Image: John//stock.adobe.com A leading construction advocacy group has joined calls for the Federal Government to help increase the adoption of low-carbon fuels. The Australian Constructors Association (ACA) wants to see the fuels used to bridge the gap until the electrification “matures” within ‘hard-to-abate’ sectors like construction, quarrying and mining. …
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McLanahan Corporation’s Mark Krause with Charlie Johnson from DSC Dredge. Image: NSSGA Mark Krause has been appointed as chair Manufacturing & Services Division chair on the opening night of the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Convention 2024. Krause, who started at McLanahan Corporation in 2014, takes over from the outgoing Charlie Johnson with Komatsu’s …
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Jesper Vang and Johnny Sjöström in Oxelösund Image: Jan Lindblad Jr. SSAB has unveiled an emission-free steel powder that will open up 3D printing to make high-strength, lightweight steel products. SSAB has developed the steel powder for commercial deliveries from recycled SSAB Zero steel. “This is a game-changer in the world of 3D-printed steel. …
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Hall & Wilcox advised on the sale of Victorian quarries. Image: Hall & Wilcox Maas Group Holdings Limited has acquired several quarries in Eastern Victoria as part of a $70 million deal with Casacir Pty Ltd. Law firm Hall & Wilcox advised Casacir on the sale of its company shares and sites, including hard …
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Saint-Gobain is set to takeover CSR in Australia. Image: Gilles Trillard/Saint-Gobain Saint-Gobain has confirmed a takeover deal worth $4.5 billion (AUD) for Australian building material company CSR, which is a major move for the sector. CSR had previously unanimously recommended that shareholders vote in favour of Saint-Gobain’s takeover deal due to its “attractive value” …
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