US: A ‘leading global building materials producer’ has independently validated Premier Graphene’s claimed 32% increase in the tensile strength of concrete produced using its graphene enhancement technology. Dow Jones Institutional News has reported that the building materials producer will now conduct larger-scale testing prior to possibly entering into initial and long-term supply agreements with Premier Graphene.

Premier Graphene president Pedro Mendez said "We are thrilled with the positive feedback we've received, and we look forward to seeing the results of the further concrete testing which is expected to be confirmed and lead to orders. This could mark a significant milestone for Premier Graphene and our commitment to advancing construction technologies."

Canada: Canal Block will begin to produce CarbiCrete's cement-free concrete products under licence from 2025. The partners say that they have installed a new curing system for the purpose at Canal Block’s Port Colborne plant. Innovation cluster NGen awarded them US$4.04m in funding for the project.

Canal Block president Durk Bylsma said "We look forward to offering a carbon-negative masonry unit to Ontario's construction market in 2025.”

CEO Jacob Homiller said "We are tremendously pleased to bring our cement-free concrete technology to Ontario through Canal Block."

India: The National Green Tribunal has asked the Delhi Pollution Control Board (DPCB) to inspect ready-mixed concrete plants near Delhi’s Sabhapur Extension neighbourhood, National Capital Territory. The Times of India newspaper has reported that the tribunal received a complaint of ‘severe’ air pollution and excessive noise. If substantiated, remedial and punitive actions will follow within three months.

Saudi Arabia: Meyar has initiated trial operations at its new ready-mix concrete and concrete products plant in Malham, Riyadh. Argaam News has reported that the trial will ascertain the proper functioning of equipment and the efficiency of the plant.

Meyar acquired the Malham site in September 2023 for US$880,000.