Polo Citrus has developed an environmentally friendly and biodegradable dust suppressant designed to be applied through its mobile dust suppression system (pictured).
Kaolin concrete the question for Curtin
Curtin University has begun investigating the potential to use kaolin from Suvo Strategic Metals’ White Cloud project for sustainable “green concrete” applications.
Holcim ticks past one million ECOPact tonnes
Global building product supplier Holcim achieved record results in 2021 across all key financial metrics, as annual ECOPact sales exceeded one million tonnes.
Zircon answers the age old question: Curtin
Researchers from Curtin University have studied the age of sand granules to understand more about the Earth’s ancient history than ever before.
Holcim ECOPact delivers “green premium” in WA-first
Holcim has helped a Western Australian concrete wall company to improve costs and sustainability with its ECOPact low-carbon concrete. PC Walls founder Sean King discussed the inspiration behind the switch in such a vital product for his company.
Metallica turns the tap on Cape Flattery silica sand project
Metallica Minerals’ Cape Flattery silica sand project has been recognised as a project of regional significance by Queensland’s Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water (DRDMW).
Fulton Hogan to construct Victorian recycling facility
Fulton Hogan has made significant strides in recycling construction materials this year, receiving funding for a new recycling facility while partnering on research with Swinburne University.
Reducing emissions, improving quarry sustainability
Sustainability improvement is no longer an option for any aggregates company – it is more a case of when, not if, these initiatives are wholeheartedly embraced by the industry. Steve Franklin, principal of Cement & Aggregate Consulting, explains.
Circular economy requires faith from industry and government
Research from Western Sydney University has made another stride in using recycled materials for aggregates, a key obstacle for engineers to develop a circular economy for construction.
Holcim supplies foundation for wind farm
Holcim has continued its sustainability focus by supplying more than 14,000 cubic metres of concrete to the second stage of Berrybank Wind Farm in Victoria.