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The Age
2 days ago
- Business
- The Age
Green360 inks agreement to fast-track its low-carbon concrete
Green360 Technologies has penned an agreement to produce low-carbon retaining wall blocks in a joint venture with leading Western Australian precast concrete manufacturer PERMAcast. The companies' 50:50 joint venture will produce and sell low-carbon retaining wall blocks to WA's hungry mining construction market, as well as the residential, infrastructure and commercial sectors. Under the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU), PERMAcast will fund the acquisition of a specialised block-laying machine and a concrete batching plant, enabling the production of 1-metre-long low-carbon retaining wall blocks for net-zero or ESG compliant construction ventures. The joint venture entity will have exclusive rights to purchase the blocks at cost from PERMAcast and on-sell them, with all profits shared equally between the partners. Green360 says the agreement promises significant revenue and cash flow opportunities and will fast-track commercialisation of its new-world technology. '… We're excited to take this step with PERMAcast toward bringing low carbon retaining wall blocks to Western Australia ...' Green360 Technologies executive chairman Aaron Banks The company's proprietary cement formulations use industrial by-products to ensure the blocks have a lower embodied carbon footprint compared to traditional concrete products. The in-house production model allows for precise control over mix designs, ensuring compliance with strict performance and sustainability standards, including net-zero and ESG targets increasingly demanded by major projects. The blocks are expected to be the joint venture's first low-carbon product sold in commercial volumes, with production equipment slated for commissioning at PERMAcast's facilities by mid-next year, pending final agreements.
Sydney Morning Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Green360 inks agreement to fast-track its low-carbon concrete
Green360 Technologies has penned an agreement to produce low-carbon retaining wall blocks in a joint venture with leading Western Australian precast concrete manufacturer PERMAcast. The companies' 50:50 joint venture will produce and sell low-carbon retaining wall blocks to WA's hungry mining construction market, as well as the residential, infrastructure and commercial sectors. Under the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU), PERMAcast will fund the acquisition of a specialised block-laying machine and a concrete batching plant, enabling the production of 1-metre-long low-carbon retaining wall blocks for net-zero or ESG compliant construction ventures. The joint venture entity will have exclusive rights to purchase the blocks at cost from PERMAcast and on-sell them, with all profits shared equally between the partners. Green360 says the agreement promises significant revenue and cash flow opportunities and will fast-track commercialisation of its new-world technology. '… We're excited to take this step with PERMAcast toward bringing low carbon retaining wall blocks to Western Australia ...' Green360 Technologies executive chairman Aaron Banks The company's proprietary cement formulations use industrial by-products to ensure the blocks have a lower embodied carbon footprint compared to traditional concrete products. The in-house production model allows for precise control over mix designs, ensuring compliance with strict performance and sustainability standards, including net-zero and ESG targets increasingly demanded by major projects. The blocks are expected to be the joint venture's first low-carbon product sold in commercial volumes, with production equipment slated for commissioning at PERMAcast's facilities by mid-next year, pending final agreements.
West Australian
3 days ago
- Business
- West Australian
Green360 inks agreement to fast-track its low-carbon concrete
Green360 Technologies has penned an agreement to produce low-carbon retaining wall blocks in a joint venture with leading Western Australian precast concrete manufacturer PERMAcast. The companies' 50:50 joint venture will produce and sell low-carbon retaining wall blocks to WA's hungry mining construction market, as well as the residential, infrastructure and commercial sectors. Under the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU), PERMAcast will fund the acquisition of a specialised block-laying machine and a concrete batching plant, enabling the production of 1-metre-long low-carbon retaining wall blocks for net-zero or ESG compliant construction ventures. The joint venture entity will have exclusive rights to purchase the blocks at cost from PERMAcast and on-sell them, with all profits shared equally between the partners. Green360 says the agreement promises significant revenue and cash flow opportunities and will fast-track commercialisation of its new-world technology. The company's proprietary cement formulations use industrial by-products to ensure the blocks have a lower embodied carbon footprint compared to traditional concrete products. The in-house production model allows for precise control over mix designs, ensuring compliance with strict performance and sustainability standards, including net-zero and ESG targets increasingly demanded by major projects. The blocks are expected to be the joint venture's first low-carbon product sold in commercial volumes, with production equipment slated for commissioning at PERMAcast's facilities by mid-next year, pending final agreements. As WA's construction sector experiences a mining-induced boom cycle, giants such as BHP and Rio Tinto are bleeding the construction industry dry of supply in pursuit of port expansions, infrastructure and residential projects. Green360 says its 1m blocks are in high demand for these applications, including main roads, flood and erosion control infrastructure, mining camps and camp expansions. By producing the blocks in-house, the joint venture says it can tailor products to meet specific project needs - whether to meet strength, durability or environmental criteria - while maintaining cost efficiency and rapid scalability. 'We're excited to take this step with PERMAcast toward bringing low carbon retaining wall blocks to Western Australia - a region undergoing rapid growth in urban development, infrastructure and resource-driven construction. Green360 Technologies executive chairman Aaron Banks Banks said the 1000m x 350m x 350m format is widely used across the state for retaining walls, earthworks, road corridors, mining camps and port upgrades - making it a high-volume, high-impact opportunity to demonstrate its low carbon credentials. The Australian concrete market is projected to reach $2.6 billion by 2033, fuelled by urbanisation and a push for sustainable construction practices, according to industry analysis from IMARC Group. However, a clear supply deficit for large-format retaining wall blocks, particularly those aligned with carbon reduction goals, has created a prime opportunity for Green360 and PERMAcast to capture market share. The non-binding MoU exploits an immediate market gap on a global push to decarbonise the cement industry, which accounts for up to 8 per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions. By leveraging PERMAcast's established infrastructure and Green360's innovative cement technology, the joint venture can capture market share as an early mover in the specialised industry segment. While the MoU is non-binding and subject to final agreements, the partnership builds on a clear market need and a reputable partner in PERMAcast. Green360 is cementing its position as a leader in sustainable construction materials, ready to disrupt a rapidly growth low-carbon cement market with its flexible and sustainable solutions. Is your ASX-listed company doing something interesting? Contact:
The Age
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Age
Green360 uses red mud waste to make game-changing greener cement
ASX-listed innovator Green360 Technologies has pulled off a world-first breakthrough by converting red mud - one of the mining industry's most toxic by-products - into a high-performance, low-carbon building material. The company has successfully developed a proprietary cement blend using red mud and kaolin, which dramatically slashes environmental risks and carbon emissions while retaining the strength and reliability of traditional concrete. Green360 says the product's performance has exceeded international safety and performance tests. Red mud is a problematic waste left behind after alumina is extracted from bauxite. Every tonne of alumina produces up to 1.5 tonnes of the red sludge, which is loaded with heavy metals and has long created hazardous headache. Laboratory results showed Green260's production process reduced highly toxic chromium leachate by a whopping 95 per cent and put a complete check on remedial uranium and thorium. 'These results are extremely encouraging.' Green360 Technologies executive chairman Aaron Banks Chromium levels came in at just 0.023 and 0.026 milligrams per litre (mg/L), which is well below the 0.5mg/L inert waste threshold, while uranium and thorium were undetectable. These results easily surpassed the European standard for inert waste, putting it on par with clean fill. Adding serious muscle to its green cement credentials, Green360 showed that when 30 per cent of traditional Portland cement was swapped out of a cement mix for its red mud-kaolin blend, the batch still packed a punch, hitting a 28-day compressive strength of 30 megapascals. The company says at that level, the modified cement is still more than 85 per cent of the strength of standard cement, proving the eco-friendly alternative is no lightweight in the commercial arena. The company now plans to scale up testing through a commercial trial with joint venture partner PERMAcast to prove the product across a range of precast concrete applications, such as structural panels and cement pipes. Green360 Technologies executive chairman Aaron Banks said: 'These results are extremely encouraging. We've not only addressed a significant environmental challenge by repurposing red mud - a major industrial by-product - but also unlocked its commercial potential in sustainable construction. Alongside PERMAcast, we are rapidly developing alternatives to traditional Portland cement that still perform to commercial standards and are suitable for real-world applications.'
Sydney Morning Herald
29-05-2025
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Green360 uses red mud waste to make game-changing greener cement
ASX-listed innovator Green360 Technologies has pulled off a world-first breakthrough by converting red mud - one of the mining industry's most toxic by-products - into a high-performance, low-carbon building material. The company has successfully developed a proprietary cement blend using red mud and kaolin, which dramatically slashes environmental risks and carbon emissions while retaining the strength and reliability of traditional concrete. Green360 says the product's performance has exceeded international safety and performance tests. Red mud is a problematic waste left behind after alumina is extracted from bauxite. Every tonne of alumina produces up to 1.5 tonnes of the red sludge, which is loaded with heavy metals and has long created hazardous headache. Laboratory results showed Green260's production process reduced highly toxic chromium leachate by a whopping 95 per cent and put a complete check on remedial uranium and thorium. 'These results are extremely encouraging.' Green360 Technologies executive chairman Aaron Banks Chromium levels came in at just 0.023 and 0.026 milligrams per litre (mg/L), which is well below the 0.5mg/L inert waste threshold, while uranium and thorium were undetectable. These results easily surpassed the European standard for inert waste, putting it on par with clean fill. Adding serious muscle to its green cement credentials, Green360 showed that when 30 per cent of traditional Portland cement was swapped out of a cement mix for its red mud-kaolin blend, the batch still packed a punch, hitting a 28-day compressive strength of 30 megapascals. The company says at that level, the modified cement is still more than 85 per cent of the strength of standard cement, proving the eco-friendly alternative is no lightweight in the commercial arena. The company now plans to scale up testing through a commercial trial with joint venture partner PERMAcast to prove the product across a range of precast concrete applications, such as structural panels and cement pipes. Green360 Technologies executive chairman Aaron Banks said: 'These results are extremely encouraging. We've not only addressed a significant environmental challenge by repurposing red mud - a major industrial by-product - but also unlocked its commercial potential in sustainable construction. Alongside PERMAcast, we are rapidly developing alternatives to traditional Portland cement that still perform to commercial standards and are suitable for real-world applications.'
