Latest Construction Materials News

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

Macro Metals Limited has bolstered its financial position with a $2 million capital raise while making significant progress across its iron ore and construction sand projects, underpinned by strong Indigenous joint ventures and mining services development.

Zeotech Limited has locked in a $204 million binding offtake agreement for its kaolin products and successfully demonstrated its AusPozz™ low-carbon metakaolin in a large-scale concrete pour, signaling strong momentum in its commercialisation efforts.

Freehill Mining Limited is expanding its aggregates product range and upgrading its processing capabilities at the Islon site to meet rising demand from the local cement industry in Chile.

MAAS Group Holdings reported a 6% rise in FY25 underlying EBITDA to $219.4 million, driven by strong construction materials growth and strategic acquisitions. The company projects FY26 EBITDA between $240 million and $270 million, underpinned by renewable energy projects and a robust capital recycling program.

Maas Group Holdings delivered a record $219.4 million Underlying EBITDA in FY25, driven by strategic acquisitions and disciplined capital recycling. The company projects further growth with FY26 EBITDA guidance between $240 million and $270 million amid stable market conditions and expanding renewable energy projects.

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.

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.

First Graphene has launched its PureGRAPH-enhanced waterproofing additive in South Africa, marking a significant step into the regional cement and concrete sector with promising trial results and initial commercial orders.

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.

First Graphene’s UK partner Vector Group has filed patents for novel fire-resistant materials enhanced with PureGRAPH graphene, showing 100% self-extinguishing performance and improved safety for construction.

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.