Cement

Purebase Corporation Enters into a Material Definitive Agreement

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

IONE, CA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purebase Corporation (OTCPK: PUBC), (“Purebase”) Purebase Corporation entered a Second Amendment to the Materials Extraction Agreement (“Agreement”) on November 1, 2023 with US Mine, LLC (“US Mine”), which Agreement provides for US Mine to provide kaolin clay for Purebase’s planned production of metakaolin to be used as supplementary cementitious material (SCM).

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  • IONE, CA, Nov. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purebase Corporation (OTCPK: PUBC), (“Purebase”) Purebase Corporation entered a Second Amendment to the Materials Extraction Agreement (“Agreement”) on November 1, 2023 with US Mine, LLC (“US Mine”), which Agreement provides for US Mine to provide kaolin clay for Purebase’s planned production of metakaolin to be used as supplementary cementitious material (SCM).
  • Purebase Corporation CEO, Scott Dockter, stated “this amended agreement is all about sustainability for Purebase.
  • We will have decades of resources available to help reduce the carbon emissions that occur during the manufacturing of cement.
  • I believe this agreement will help alleviate those concerns.”

Heirloom & CarbonCure Sign Agreement to Permanently Store Atmospheric CO2 in Concrete

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

CarbonCure Technologies and Heirloom have signed an agreement through 2025 to permanently store atmospheric CO2 captured by Heirloom’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology in concrete using CarbonCure’s carbon mineralization technologies.

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  • CarbonCure Technologies and Heirloom have signed an agreement through 2025 to permanently store atmospheric CO2 captured by Heirloom’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology in concrete using CarbonCure’s carbon mineralization technologies.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231101883941/en/
    Heirloom & CarbonCure Sign Agreement to Permanently Store Atmospheric CO2 in Concrete (Photo: Business Wire)
    In February, Heirloom, CarbonCure and concrete producer Central Concrete made history by demonstrating for the first time ever the ability to capture CO2 from the atmosphere and permanently embed it in concrete.
  • Using CarbonCure’s Reclaimed Water Technology, that CO2 was permanently stored in concrete that was then supplied to construction projects across San Jose, CA.
  • Building on this success, the recently-signed agreement will see CarbonCure permanently store CO2 captured by Heirloom’s DAC facilities in proximate concrete plants.

Solidia Technologies™ Commissions Pilot Line at Expanded Headquarters Facility in San Antonio, Texas

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Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Solidia Technologies ™, a leading provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable solutions to the construction and building materials industries, is ramping up production of its proprietary supplementary cementitious material (SCM) with the activation of the pilot line at the company’s expanded headquarters facility in San Antonio.

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  • Solidia Technologies ™, a leading provider of decarbonization technologies and sustainable solutions to the construction and building materials industries, is ramping up production of its proprietary supplementary cementitious material (SCM) with the activation of the pilot line at the company’s expanded headquarters facility in San Antonio.
  • The start of the line will allow Solidia® to increase its production capacity by 25 times, thereby allowing customers to qualify the material and conduct continual field trial pours.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231031753925/en/
    The pilot line at Solidia's headquarters facility in San Antonio, Texas, produces the company's proprietary supplementary cementitious material (SCM).
  • The pilot line is optimized to ensure consistent quality and high performance.

ClimeCo Leads Development of First-Ever Low-Carbon Cement Protocol 

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Thursday, November 2, 2023

BOYERTOWN, Pa., Nov. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ClimeCo, a leading global sustainability company, recently leveraged its industrial and methodology expertise to lead the development of Climate Action Reserve's (CAR) new U.S. Low-Carbon Cement Protocol. The protocol establishes a first-of-its-kind pathway to generate voluntary carbon credits from the production of novel and underutilized alternative cementitious materials (ACMs) and supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs). Funds generated by these credits will be used to incentivize the production and scaled use of innovative, less carbon-intensive materials to meet growing demand, reduce emissions and help enable exponential positive change. For more than 18 months, ClimeCo worked closely with numerous stakeholders, including Eco Material Technologies and the Portland Cement Association, to create, seek comment and refine this important effort.

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  • For more than 18 months, ClimeCo worked closely with numerous stakeholders, including Eco Material Technologies and the Portland Cement Association, to create, seek comment and refine this important effort.
  • The new protocol was created to address a pressing emissions crisis in the cement industry.
  • The new protocol was created to address a pressing emissions crisis in the cement industry.
  • "While demand for cement has never been higher, it remains an exceptionally difficult-to-abate industry," said ClimeCo President and CEO Bill Flederbach.

The Evolved Co. Announces the Launch of PerformH2O Performance Water Powered by Below 33™ Frequency Technology

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Evolved Co., a trailblazer in innovative hydration solutions, proudly unveiled its leading product, PerformH2O Performance Water, fortified with proprietary Below

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  • The Evolved Co., a trailblazer in innovative hydration solutions, proudly unveiled its leading product, PerformH2O Performance Water, fortified with proprietary Below 33™ Frequency Technology.
  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Evolved Co. , a trailblazer in innovative hydration solutions, proudly unveiled its leading product, PerformH2O Performance Water , fortified with proprietary Below
  • "With PerformH2O and our Below 33 Frequency Technology, we're taking the effectiveness and benefits of proper hydration to a level previously unattainable."
  • PerformH2O Performance Water represents the culmination of extensive research and development, unveiling a game-changing innovation driven by the remarkable

LAIKA Unveils All New Online Shop Experience Featuring Exclusive Drops From Each of Its Five Award-Winning Films

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

In honor of this fantastically festive feline occasion, the LAIKA Store’s new offerings are led by an assortment of Coraline “Cat” character items from the studio’s iconic 2009 film.

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  • In honor of this fantastically festive feline occasion, the LAIKA Store’s new offerings are led by an assortment of Coraline “Cat” character items from the studio’s iconic 2009 film.
  • "This expansion is a seamless extension of our licensing efforts, and a direct response to demand from LAIKA’s devoted fandom."
  • “We’ve taken a fresh look at both our product lineup and the site experience,” said Lauren Delgado, Digital Marketing Manager.
  • LAIKA has redefined the world of stop-motion animation through a unique fusion of advanced visual effects and intricate, handcrafted artistry.

Eagle Materials Reports Record Second Quarter Results With 15% EPS Growth

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

We generated record revenue of $622 million and record EPS of $4.26, and we expanded gross margins by 150 bps to 33.6%.

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  • We generated record revenue of $622 million and record EPS of $4.26, and we expanded gross margins by 150 bps to 33.6%.
  • Cement revenue for the quarter, including Joint Venture and intersegment revenue, was up 13% to $360.8 million, and operating earnings were a record $121.4 million, up 23%.
  • Second quarter operating earnings declined 36% to $4.6 million, primarily reflecting lower Concrete sales volume and higher cost of materials.
  • In addition, for segment reporting purposes, we report intersegment revenue as a part of a segment’s total revenue.

Sublime Systems Receives Life Cycle Assessment Validating its Electrified Cement Manufacturing Process Enables >90% Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Sublime Systems , developers of the only fossil-fuel-free, scalable, drop-in replacement for traditional cement in concrete, announced a screening life cycle assessment (LCA) validating its process can eliminate more than 90% of the global warming potential (GWP) of cement manufacturing, when compared to today’s ordinary portland cement (OPC).

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  • Sublime Systems , developers of the only fossil-fuel-free, scalable, drop-in replacement for traditional cement in concrete, announced a screening life cycle assessment (LCA) validating its process can eliminate more than 90% of the global warming potential (GWP) of cement manufacturing, when compared to today’s ordinary portland cement (OPC).
  • The cradle-to-gate screening LCA leverages engineering estimates of Sublime Systems’ full-scale commercial manufacturing process and was conducted in conformance with ISO 21930, which is used for the development of EPDs for construction products and services.
  • “Sublime has shown incredible rigor in specifying their manufacturing process, enabling our team to confidently quantify the environmental impact of their electrochemical cement manufacturing process,” said Climate Earth President and CEO, Chris Erickson.
  • To learn more about integrating Sublime Cement™ into your construction projects, contact [email protected] .

Concrete Repair Mortar Market to Reach $5.3 Billion, Globally, by 2032 at 5.6% CAGR: Allied Market Research

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Market Research published a report, titled, "Concrete Repair Mortar Market by Type (Cementitious, Epoxy), by Application (Structural, Non-structural), by End User Industry (Building Construction, Infrastructure): Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2023–2032". According to the report, the global concrete repair mortar market was valued at $ 2.7 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $5.3 billion by 2032, registering a CAGR of 5.6% from 2023 to 2032.

Key Points: 
  • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent global lockdowns, the concrete repair mortar market faced a downturn.
  • However, as the global situation started improving, the demand for concrete repair mortar was restored back.
  • This, in turn, presented various growth opportunities for companies operating in the concrete repair mortar market.
  • This led to the growth in demand for concrete repair mortar to rehabilitate and extend the lifespan of existing structures.

Purebase hosts partners in philanthropy and climate to decarbonize heavy industry

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Monday, October 23, 2023

The site visit showcased Purebase’s operations and its plans to address global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through its new supplementary cementitious material (SCM) products.

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  • The site visit showcased Purebase’s operations and its plans to address global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through its new supplementary cementitious material (SCM) products.
  • Purebase is in the process of calcining clay for LC3 , a low-carbon alternative material to cement that could transform heavy industry.
  • Attendees viewed ongoing operations and several of the significant clay deposits, then had a discussion with onsite geologists and engineers about the new climate friendly SCM technology.
  • Low-emission cement materials will be a key strategy to help California meet its net zero cement goal by 2045 as required by SB596.”