Australia: Green360 Technologies is developing a metakaolin for use in concrete production that has already exceeded quality benchmarks. Tests at Murdoch University in Perth confirmed that the product has an amorphous content greater than 88%, compared to a typical range of 55 - 75% for existing metakaolins on the Australian market.

The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper has reported that Green360 Technologies will now progress to commercial-scale concrete production trials with its joint-venture partner Permacast, which produces precast and prestressed concrete products.

France: Standards body Kiwa Innovation has certified Saint-Gobain's 3D concrete printing method. The company says that the independent certification confirms the effective performance of the process.

Australia: Boral has acquired Wallan Concrete’s dry mix concrete batching plant in Wallan, Victoria. The plant features four cementitious materials silos and 10 raw materials bins. Boral says that the purchase will support its service in Melbourne’s Northern Growth Corridor. It already operates another plant inside the growth corridor, at Wollert.

Executive General Manager, Concrete & Quarries South, Matt McKenzie said “The plant is practically brand new and Boral is very excited to have this great asset now part of its integrated operations. What is also important is that Boral is today welcoming new employees to the team.”

Ireland: Ready Mix Concrete (Ireland) has lost its appeal against paying a €36,000 contribution to Louth County Council’s Development Contribution Scheme. The Argus newspaper has reported that Ready Mix Concrete (Ireland) must make the payment in order to continue its storage, access and water management activities at the Ballaverty and Mullaghattin sand and gravel pit. The Irish planning appeals body, An Bord Pleanála, found that Ready Mix Concrete (Ireland) had not been double-charged for its use of the land.

The company reportedly has no plans to resume extraction at the site. It can now continue its current activities up to 22 November 2029.