Cement

CSL and Adbri Partner to Build First Fully Electric Battery Capable Self-Unloading Ship

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CSL Group (“CSL”), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, is excited to announce a 20-year strategic partnership with Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (“Adbri”) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery capable self-unloading vessel.

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  • MONTREAL, Dec. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CSL Group (“CSL”), a global leader in responsible marine transportation services, is excited to announce a 20-year strategic partnership with Adelaide Brighton Cement Ltd. (“Adbri”) to build and operate the world’s first fully electric battery capable self-unloading vessel.
  • The custom-designed ship will replace Adbri’s Accolade II and will support the company's limestone operations in South Australia with a focus on enhanced efficiency and environmental responsibility.
  • The ship will carry up to 2.7 million tonnes of limestone per year, which represents a 35% increase over the existing vessel’s carrying capacity.
  • “Adbri is excited to have one of the world’s first 100% battery electric capable cargo vessels as our limestone carrier,” said Mark Irwin, Adbri Chief Executive Officer.

Heidelberg Materials North America Offers Free On-Demand Concrete Sustainability Course

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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The course focuses on the environmental impact of carbon emissions related to concrete, including a basic overview of the material science that goes into concrete mixtures.

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  • The course focuses on the environmental impact of carbon emissions related to concrete, including a basic overview of the material science that goes into concrete mixtures.
  • Defining the meaning of the term “supplementary cementitious materials” and how it relates to reducing the carbon footprint of concrete.
  • “Mastering Sustainable Concrete: on the Road to Net Zero Construction” is part of a multifaceted effort on the part of Heidelberg Materials to be a leader in decarbonizing the concrete industry.
  • Heidelberg Materials educates its employees in sustainability through structured training programs that develop and empower personnel.

Martin Marietta Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.74 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C. , Nov. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Martin Marietta Materials, Inc. (NYSE: MLM) (“Martin Marietta” or the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.74 per share on the Company’s outstanding common stock.
  • This dividend, which represents a cash dividend of $2.96 per share on an annualized basis, is payable December 29, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023.
  • Martin Marietta, a member of the S&P 500 Index, is an American-based company and a leading supplier of building materials, including aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete and asphalt.
  • Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and The Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the resources for building the solid foundations on which our communities thrive.

Terra CO2 and Eagle Materials Announce Exclusive Agreements to Produce Low-Carbon Cementitious Material in High-Demand Markets, Including the Greater Denver Market

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Terra CO2, the developer of a scalable low-carbon supplementary cementitious material, and Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP), announced today that they have entered into exclusive agreements for the potential deployment of multiple eco-friendly, low-carbon cementitious commercial-scale plants that would service three different geographic areas, including the Greater Denver market.

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  • Terra CO2, the developer of a scalable low-carbon supplementary cementitious material, and Eagle Materials Inc. (NYSE: EXP), announced today that they have entered into exclusive agreements for the potential deployment of multiple eco-friendly, low-carbon cementitious commercial-scale plants that would service three different geographic areas, including the Greater Denver market.
  • The agreements grant Eagle Materials the exclusive right to build and operate plants that produce supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in each geographic area.
  • When developed and fully scaled, each plant would have the potential to produce approximately 240,000 tons per year of SCM.
  • These agreements represent an important step towards helping states and the construction industry further their environmental goals and initiatives.

Eagle Materials Announces Agreement with Terra CO2 Granting Eagle Exclusive Rights to Produce Low-carbon Cementitious Material Using Terra Technology

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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The agreements grant Eagle Materials the exclusive right to build and operate plants that produce supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in each geographic area.

Key Points: 
  • The agreements grant Eagle Materials the exclusive right to build and operate plants that produce supplementary cementitious material (SCM) in each geographic area.
  • When developed and fully scaled, each plant would have the potential to produce approximately 240,000 tons per year of SCM.
  • These agreements represent an important step towards helping states and the construction industry further their environmental goals and initiatives.
  • "In entering into these agreements with Terra, we're taking bold steps today to seek solutions that reduce the carbon intensity of cementitious materials using new technologies.

Solidia® Completes First Production Campaign of Low-Carbon Cement With CTS, Leading Specialty Cement Producer

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation (CTS) , a leading specialty cement producer known for sustainable innovations such as Rapid Set® and Komponent®, recently completed a production campaign of Solidia Cement™, a low-carbon cement patented and commercialized by Solidia Technologies ™, and is planning future campaigns.

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  • CTS Cement Manufacturing Corporation (CTS) , a leading specialty cement producer known for sustainable innovations such as Rapid Set® and Komponent®, recently completed a production campaign of Solidia Cement™, a low-carbon cement patented and commercialized by Solidia Technologies ™, and is planning future campaigns.
  • Solidia Cement is made using the same raw materials and equipment as portland cement; however, Solidia Cement achieves significant CO2 reductions from lower production temperatures and reduced limestone calcination.
  • This translates to 30% lower CO2 emissions and a 12% greater yield per ton of raw material, compared to traditional portland cement.
  • We’re excited to continue to work with them to supply growing demand for Solidia’s precast and supplementary cementitious material platforms with Solidia Cement.”

MAPEI’s Carbon-Neutral Product Family

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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MAPEI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry, announces our family of carbon-neutral products.

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  • MAPEI Corporation, a leading manufacturer of construction materials for the building industry, announces our family of carbon-neutral products.
  • Now, specifiers, contractors and home owners can choose to use products that are fully offset throughout their entire life cycle.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231116821095/en/
    MAPEI's carbon neutral family of products spans all product lines — not just commercial and residential mortars and grouts, but also materials for industry —providing specifiers, contractors, and homeowners with the opportunity to use products that are fully carbon offset.
  • “These enhanced products with optimized formulas are the result of that ongoing innovative drive and join our larger initiative to reduce our carbon footprint.”
    For more information on MAPEI’s carbon-neutral family of products, visit www.mapei.com .

Patio Drummond to Double Production of CarbiCrete Cement-Free Concrete Blocks

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete and hardscape manufacturer Patio Drummond announced today that they are doubling production of cement free, carbon-negative concrete blocks manufactured at Patio Drummond's plant in Drummondville, Quebec.

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  • MONTREAL, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - CarbiCrete and hardscape manufacturer Patio Drummond announced today that they are doubling production of cement free, carbon-negative concrete blocks manufactured at Patio Drummond's plant in Drummondville, Quebec.
  • For every 2,000 CarbiCrete blocks produced, a tonne of carbon is permanently removed from the atmosphere, and over three tonnes of emissions are avoided.
  • "This is a very exciting step in our evolving relationship with Patio Drummond," says CarbiCrete CEO Chris Stern.
  • ''We are excited to be able to bring added capacity to the market," says Philippe Girardin, co-owner of Patio Drummond.

Minister Champagne highlights Canada's key achievements on climate technology at COP28

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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As part of one of the conference's key deliverables, Minister Champagne and His Excellency Omar Ahmed Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), launched the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative.

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  • As part of one of the conference's key deliverables, Minister Champagne and His Excellency Omar Ahmed Suwaina Al Suwaidi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), launched the Cement & Concrete Breakthrough initiative.
  • In addition, Canada and the UAE confirmed their intention to pursue a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their economic partnership on clean energy technology.
  • While at COP28, and on behalf of the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Minister Champagne also participated in the launch of the COP28 Hydrogen Action Agenda, promoting the commercialization of hydrogen solutions.
  • COP28 has shown that the world can and must come together to address the most pressing challenges of our time.

COP28: Canada Daily Highlights - December 6, 2023

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Achieving the Pledge targets would cut emissions by approximately 78 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2022 and 2050.

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  • Achieving the Pledge targets would cut emissions by approximately 78 billion tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2022 and 2050.
  • At the International Emissions Trading Association Pavilion, Ambassador Catherine Stewart spoke about the value and opportunities of carbon pricing to tackle climate change and drive decarbonization.
  • They will play a key role in providing resilient and sustainable infrastructure and safely housing communities around our planet.
  • This is the decade to deliver, and we are delighted to work with the Cement Breakthrough Initiative and the Government of Canada to accelerate the transition."