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Maas Group Holdings Ltd reported a 6% rise in FY25 underlying EBITDA to $219.4 million, driven by robust growth in Construction Materials and Commercial Real Estate. The company’s disciplined capital management and strategic acquisitions set a positive tone for FY26.

Maas Group Holdings reported FY25 underlying EBITDA of $219.4 million, matching guidance, with a robust 97% cash conversion and an 8% increase in dividends. The company’s Construction Materials division drove growth despite challenges in Civil Construction.

Maas Group Holdings prepares to release its FY25 audited results on August 21, followed by the release of over 660,000 shares from voluntary escrow, marking a key milestone since its 2020 IPO.

SGH Ltd reported solid FY25 results with EBIT rising 8% to $1.54 billion, supported by strong performances in Boral and WesTrac, alongside a 49% surge in operating cash flow. The company projects continued earnings growth in FY26 amid disciplined capital management and operational improvements.

Pure Hydrogen Corporation has secured over $3 million in new orders for hydrogen fuel cell trucks, including prime movers for Scott Lovatt Transport and concrete agitator trucks for Heidelberg Materials, signaling rising commercial adoption of clean transport technology in Australia.

Zeotech Limited has secured a binding offtake term sheet with MSI, granting exclusive rights to supply and market its kaolin products across key Asian markets, underpinning its Toondoon Kaolin Project development.

After four years on Colorado’s I-70 Vail Pass, EdenCrete® concrete shows markedly superior durability compared to standard and silica fume mixes, signaling a potential shift in high-altitude road construction.

Macro Metals Limited has progressed exploration at its Turner Iron Ore Project, secured a mining services contract in the East Pilbara, and completed key rehabilitation works, positioning itself for upcoming drilling and operational milestones.

Green360 Technologies has made significant strides in low-carbon cement development through a joint venture with PERMAcast and reported strong financial growth at its Pittong kaolin operations. The company is progressing towards commercial-scale production of sustainable building materials while expanding into new markets.

The Commerce Commission has issued a Statement of Issues regarding Viridian NZ Bidco’s proposed acquisition of Metro Glass, highlighting potential competition risks in New Zealand’s glass processing and installation markets.

Macro Metals Limited and WA Limestone have completed the acquisition of the Derby East Construction Sands Project near Derby, WA, positioning themselves to tap into growing Southeast Asian sand markets. The project offers low-risk mining potential with strong logistics links to the Port of Derby.

ClearVue Technologies and LandGlass subsidiary LandVac have entered a strategic partnership to co-develop and commercialize advanced solar vacuum insulated glazing products, aiming to revolutionize energy-efficient building materials worldwide.