Latest Building Materials News

BauMart Holdings has unveiled a multi-pronged strategy to tackle construction labour shortages, advance green building materials, and expand mining equipment services, supported by a $482,000 rights issue.

James Hardie Industries plc reported a 3% decline in Q3 FY25 net sales to $953 million and a 15% drop in adjusted net income to $154 million, yet reaffirmed its full-year guidance and outlined ambitious growth plans for FY26.

Fletcher Building reported a challenging HY25 with a 7% revenue decline and a net loss of NZ$134 million, while executing a $700 million equity raise to strengthen its balance sheet and advancing significant cost reduction initiatives.

Embelton Limited has announced a fully franked ordinary dividend of AUD 0.15 per share for the six months ending December 2024, signaling steady shareholder returns.

Lithium Universe Limited has signed a non-binding MOU with Lafarge Canada for exclusive supply of aluminosilicate from its Bécancour refinery, aiming to boost cement durability and sustainability in Canada’s growing market.

PARKD Ltd has secured a 7-day extension to its exclusive licence agreement with Fielders Steel Roofing, following successful proof-of-concept projects for its Metal Deck Support System. The extension aims to finalise terms for a longer-term commercial partnership.

Eagle Mountain Mining has strengthened its Silver Mountain copper project prospects, initiated tailings repurposing at Wedgetail, and launched a capital raise to reduce debt, while relinquishing Oracle Ridge mineral rights due to unaligned landowner terms.

Evolution Energy Minerals has initiated siteworks at its Chilalo Graphite Project in Tanzania, appointed George Donne as CEO, and identified a promising new copper-lead-zinc prospect, positioning the company for a Final Investment Decision in 2025.

BauMart Holdings reports meaningful progress in expanding its distribution networks and strategic collaborations during the December 2024 quarter, positioning itself for growth across Indonesia, Australia, and the mining sector.

Zeotech Limited has secured a strategic MOU with Holcim Australia to advance its AusPozz™ low-carbon concrete product, alongside promising methane reduction results and a newly granted Japanese patent.

Range International Limited delivered a standout Q4 2024 with record sales revenue from its Re>Pal Indonesia operations, alongside improved margins and positive cash flow, signaling a robust turnaround.