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An important part of the Association’s role is ensuring that Association members are kept abreast of wider industry developments, environmental issues and legislation changes affecting our industry. To further enhance our current bi-annual ‘Connections’ industry newsletter, we have introduced a bi-monthly ‘Connections Selections’ (e-Blast) to keep our members abreast of current news and issues from around Australia and the Globe. To subscribe, click below!
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The latest announcements, headlines and news briefs from within the industry.
CIA Seminar and Forum - A world of Sustainable Concrete
25-10-2024
We are excited to share an incredible opportunity with The Concrete Institute of Australia! Who have organised a seminar featuring internationally renowned speakers. We are also privileged to share their forum of world-leading experts in sustainable concrete, through the International Federation of Structural Concrete (fib), to host a Q&A session that fosters engaging dialogue on sustainability in our field.
FEhS Institute Welcomes the EU Commission's New Guidelines to Enhance Circular Economy
14-10-2024
New laws in the EU have been created to strengthen the circular economy, an economic model aimed at minimising waste within the community and making the most of resources. This focuses on increasing the use of secondary raw materials, which include recycled metals, and slag. This law also aims to increase public supply.
New Steel Recycling Methods to Cut Industry Footprint
29-07-2024
University of Toronto engineering researchers have developed a new way to recycle steel that has the potential to decarbonise a range of manufacturing industries and promote a circular steel economy. The method is outlined in a new paper published in Resources, Conservation & Recycling and co-authored by Jaesuk (Jay) Paeng, William Judge and Professor Gisele Azimi. It introduces an innovative oxysulfide electrolyte for electrorefining, an alternative way of removing copper and carbon impurities from molten steel. The process also generates liquid iron and sulphur as by-products.
Call for Papers - 5th FutureCem Conference & Exhibition
22-07-2024
The 5th Global FutureCem Conference & Exhibition is being held in Istanbul 2025! The Call for Papers is now OPEN - Please send your proposed presentation title to the conference convenor Dr Robert McCaffrey
Conference: Concrete 2025
09-07-2024
Concrete Institute of Australia is back with its Biennial National Conference in September 2025, and YOU are invited to participate in Concrete 2025 by submitting an abstract to form part of the program for the conference.
Taiheiyo Invests $40M to Expanding SCM Capacity in CA, USA
27-06-2024
Taiheiyo Cement Corp. has budgeted $40 million for the addition of 29,300-ton fly ash and 22,600-ton slag cement silos at the Stockton, Calif., terminal of its North American business, CalPortland.
‘Smart Concrete’ – Researchers pave the way for smarter, greener construction
17-06-2024
Researchers are now pioneering new “smart concrete” technologies to make this ubiquitous material more sustainable, durable, and multifunctional.
17th Global Slag Conference, Exhibition and Awards: Vienna 2025
17-06-2024
The 17th Global Slag Conference, Exhibition and Awards will allow all attendees to maximise their profits from slag - both ferrous and non-ferrous, will keep them up-to-date with the industry state-of-the-art.
Attendees receive extensive networking and business opportunities for both producers and users of slag and slag-based products.
12th EUROSLAG conference from October 23 to 25, 2024 in Bilbao - Registration is now
12-06-2024
The enormous economic and ecological challenges can only be overcome at an international level.
Tencent Announces Winners Flagship CarbonX Program to Combat Climate Change
29-05-2024
Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.
Launched in March 2023, CarbonX aims topropel the next generation of low-carbon technologies. Tencent has pledged US$28 million in catalytic funding over the next three years to support innovative ideas that might otherwise struggle to gain traction.
Aviva Stadium’s Eco-Friendly Construction Shines in Historic UEFA Europa League Final
23-05-2024
The UEFA Europa League Final took place at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which was constructed using advanced low-carbon concrete materials to significantly reduce CO2 emissions. The stadium's construction featured innovative low-carbon concrete materials, which played a pivotal role in minimising its carbon footprint.
Holcim US win Slag Cement Association Award
09-05-2024
Holcim US has earned recognition as a winner in the recent Slag Cement Association awards, which celebrate innovations and projects utilising slag cement from 2023.
16th Global Slag Conference Recap
01-05-2024
The 16th Global Slag Conference has successfully taken place in Dubai, UAE, with 175 registered delegates from 32 countries, two field trips to slag grinding plants and the Global Slag Awards dinner at a spectacular camp on the edge of the Arabian Desert.
Independent Cement & Lime Group Publish EPD for Ground Granulated Blast-Furnace Slag
18-04-2024
Recently accredited by EPD Australasia, Independent Cement and Lime Group (ICL) have published their EPD for Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBFS) powder.
GGBFS is produced by quenching molten iron slag (a by-product of iron and steelmaking) from a blast furnace in water.
New Slag Cement Facility to Open in Houston, Texas
11-04-2024
The construction of a new slag cement facility in Texas is expected to be completed this year.
A 50-50 joint venture between Eagle Materials Inc. and Heidelberg Materials North America – Texas Lehigh Cement Company is expected to yield an annual production capacity around 500,000 tons.
Australian Government Inject Almost $60 Million Into Low Emission Iron & Steel Research
11-04-2024
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), acting on behalf of the Australian government, have allocated $59.1 million in funding to 21 research projects.
These initiatives aim to bolster research and development efforts as well as facilitate the commercialisation of technologies related to renewable hydrogen, low emissions iron, and steel.
Using Slag to Create Eco Friendly Concrete Pavers
01-04-2024
Victorian based architectural product company Anston have developed an innovative concrete paver that reduces environmental impacts.
The ‘EcoPebble’ concrete paver uses repurposed materials, is less reliant on virgin raw materials. The new product will enable designers and other users to achieve sustainability goals whilst still maintaining the strength, durability, and aesthetic of architectural concrete.
Flinders University Researchers Find Solution to Combat Alkali-Silica Reaction In Concrete
27-03-2024
Flinders University researchers have a solution to combat alkali-silica reaction in concrete. The formula, using ground granulated blast furnace slag (GGBS) and fly ash as binders, mitigates alkali-silica reaction (ASR) effects, maintaining mechanical properties and durability.
Australian Vanadium Open New Vanadium Electrolyte Manufacturing Facility in Perth
18-03-2024
Australian Vanadium Limited (AVL) has recently opened a landmark vanadium electrolyte manufacturing facility in the northern Perth Suburb of Wangara.
BlueScope Partner with Australia’s Leading Iron Ore Producers on Steel Decarbonisation
19-02-2024
The largest iron ore producers and leading steel manufacturer in Australia have joined forces to accelerate the decarbonisation of steel production. They have committed to exploring the development of Australia's first ironmaking electric smelting furnace (ESF) pilot plant.
