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James Hardie confirms key board changes and underscores its commitment to shareholder value amid strong integration progress with AZEK.

Green360 Technologies reports strong cash reserves and breakthrough production milestones in low-carbon cement, alongside strategic board appointments and a CEO transition.

Big River Industries reports a 4.9% sales decline year-to-date but highlights stabilizing revenue and resilient margins, with a cautious outlook on residential recovery and steady commercial demand.

Big River Industries faced a tough FY2025 with subdued residential demand but showed resilience through cost control and cash generation. The company declared a modest dividend and announced key board changes as it eyes recovery.

Big River Industries reported a modest revenue decline in FY25 amid tough market conditions but demonstrated operational improvements and efficiency gains, setting the stage for a cautiously optimistic FY26.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with Cement Australia to collaborate on advancing AusPozz™, a high-reactivity metakaolin product aimed at reducing carbon emissions in concrete production.

ClearVue Technologies has raised A$4.6 million in a strongly supported placement to accelerate international certification and ongoing innovation of its solar façade products.

Fletcher Building reports a decline in sales volumes and margin pressures in Q1 FY26, driven by weak demand and intense competition in New Zealand. The company launches a NZ$100 million cost-out program to navigate ongoing market challenges.

Zeotech Limited has successfully raised $13 million through a strongly supported placement, positioning the company to advance mining operations at its Toondoon Kaolin Project and progress its AusPozz™ feasibility study.

Zeotech Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with construction giant Laing O’Rourke to trial its innovative low-carbon AusPozz™ metakaolin in live infrastructure projects, aiming to validate and accelerate the commercial adoption of sustainable building materials.

Brickworks Limited shares have been suspended from the ASX following court approval of a scheme of arrangement that will see Washington H. Soul Pattison acquire the company through a subsidiary.

Shareholders of Washington H. Soul Pattinson and Brickworks have overwhelmingly approved their respective share schemes, paving the way for a major merger and new leadership incentives.