Sustainability Hopes Rise as Graphene Cement Partnership Gets 12-Month Extension

Extension of a Promising Partnership

First Graphene Limited (ASX – FGR) and Breedon Group plc have agreed to extend their Joint Development and Commercialisation Agreement by an additional year, now running through to October 2026. This extension follows the successful completion of multiphase industrial trials at Breedon's Hope Cement Works in Derbyshire, UK, where graphene-enhanced cement formulations were tested at scale.

Trial Results That Matter

The trials demonstrated compelling performance improvements, with cement strength increasing by up to 35%. Equally significant was the environmental impact – the addition of First Graphene's PureGRAPH product allowed Breedon to reduce CO2 emissions by as much as 15%. This was achieved by partially replacing clinker, the carbon-intensive component of cement, with graphene-enhanced materials.

Importantly, PureGRAPH was integrated into Breedon's existing milling and production lines without requiring additional processing equipment. This seamless incorporation suggests a cost-effective and scalable solution for the construction materials industry, which is under growing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint.

From Trials to Real-World Applications

Building on these promising results, Breedon is set to produce 600 tonnes of cement containing three tonnes of PureGRAPH graphene. This batch will be deployed across diverse infrastructure projects, including railway infrastructure, electric vehicle charging stations, and roofing tiles. Such applications highlight the versatility of graphene in enhancing both the performance and sustainability of cement and concrete products.

Strategic Implications for the Industry

First Graphene’s Managing Director Michael Bell emphasized the partnership’s potential to drive broader adoption of graphene-enhanced cement within the global infrastructure and construction sectors. As the industry faces mounting regulatory and market demands to lower emissions, innovations like PureGRAPH could become critical in meeting sustainability targets without compromising material performance.

With a robust manufacturing base in Western Australia and a strong R&D presence in the UK, First Graphene is well positioned to capitalize on this momentum. The extended agreement with Breedon not only validates the commercial viability of graphene in cement but also sets the stage for scaling production and expanding market reach.