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Fletcher Building has confirmed the release of government grant funds to Golden Bay Cement, enabling the purchase of New Zealand Units that underpin the plant's operation through 2040 and safeguard over 600 jobs in Whangarei.

Green360 Technologies has secured its first binding commercial supply agreement with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its proprietary MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking a significant step from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.

Zeotech completed a 110-hole drilling campaign at Toondoon, secured key approvals, progressed AusPozz™ commercial trials, and demonstrated a 92% methane reduction in landfill trials.

Vault Minerals has cleared major regulatory hurdles to construct the Southern Tailings Management Facility at its Sugar Zone mine, paving the way for more cost-efficient operations.

Eden Innovations is broadening its EdenCrete®Pz7 footprint with Amrize by adding four new concrete plants in Texas, Minnesota, and Toronto, supported by initial US$32,000 orders.

Green360 Technologies has locked in its inaugural commercial supply contract with Holcim Australia for up to 4,800 tonnes of its MKX-CC low-carbon cement replacement, marking its shift from development to commercial sales amid tightening supplementary cementitious material supplies.

Eden Innovations has secured robust validation from India’s Central Road Research Institute showing its EdenCrete®Pz7 carbon nanotube admixture boosts concrete strength, durability, and sustainability in key infrastructure mixes.

Fletcher Building and the New Zealand Government have struck a $60 million deal to keep Golden Bay Cement's Northland plant operational until at least 2040, safeguarding a critical domestic supply chain and addressing carbon cost challenges.

Caravel Minerals has completed the mining component of its Definitive Feasibility Study for the Caravel Copper Project, underpinning an updated Ore Reserve of 597 million tonnes at 0.24% copper. The study outlines a staged open pit operation with plans for autonomous haulage and contractor engagement in early mining.

Fleetwood Limited closed FY26 with a cash balance of $61.5 million, significantly above prior guidance due to accelerated receipt of major customer payments.

Tivan Limited has engaged Indigenous-owned MDM Mining & Civil under an Early Contractor Involvement contract to optimise the access road design for its Speewah Fluorite Project in WA, supporting the ongoing Definitive Feasibility Study.

Eden Innovations has posted promising trial outcomes for its EdenCrete®Pz7 concrete additive across multiple sectors in India, highlighting performance gains and cost reductions amid the country’s rapid infrastructure growth.