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The Ash Development Association of Australia is your industry body representing the interests of producers, processors, marketers, suppliers and other associated stakeholders of coal combustion products. 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.
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The latest announcements, headlines and news briefs from within the industry
EUROCOALASH 2025 International Conference Register Now
01-11-2024
AFPC (Association Française des producteurs de cendres), the French Coal Ash Association is pleased to announce that its biennial EUROCOALASH International Conference on the utilisation of Coal Combustion Products (CCP) in the construction sector with the aim of increasing its use in European countries and worldwid, will be held from 16th to 18th June 2025 in Lille, France.
Nearly Two Decades of World of Coal Ash Presentations: A Look Inside the Ash Library
30-10-2024
All World of Coal Ash presentations from 2005 to PRESENT are cataloged and available in a user-friendly, searchable directory online. With over 1,500 papers downloaded by users worldwide, this upgraded platform is designed to enhance accessibility and engagement.
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.
Call for Papers - 5th FutureCem Conference & Exhibition
11-10-2024
he 5th Global FutureCem Conference & Exhibition is being held in Istanbul 2025! The Call for Papers are OPEN - Please send your proposed presentation title to the conference convenor Dr Robert McCaffrey, to rob@propubs.com
Fly Ash Use in New Reactor Design Boosts CO2 Mineralisation Efficiency
01-10-2024
Shanghai Jiao Tong University's cutting-edge research on fly ash mineralisation reactors was published in the Energy Storage and Saving journal on May 7, 2024. The study (DOI: 10.1016/j.enss.2024.04.002), subjected to meticulous computational optimisation, unveils a pioneering reactor design anticipated to escalate the efficacy of CO2 capture and mineralisation.
Malaysia's Cement Change for a Greener Environment
30-07-2024
Hannah Lyana Lee Abdullah, head of strategy and transformation at Cement Industries of Malaysia Bhd (CIMA), the second-largest cement manufacturer in Malaysia has provided great insights to the development of greener cement.
World of Coal Ash 2024 Proceedings
11-07-2024
WOCA is an international conference organised every other year by the American Coal Ash Association and the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research.
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.
Fly Ash Study: Malaysia Make Moves for A Sustainable Construction Industry
21-05-2024
The Construction Research Institute of Malaysia (CREAM), an entity under the Construction Industry Development Board of Malaysia (CIDB), has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with fly ash supplier ACE Greencemt to collaborate on a study focused on fly ash.
RMIT University: Green Concrete Recycling Twice the Coal Ash is Built to Last
16-05-2024
Via RMIT University:
New modelling reveals that low-carbon concrete developed at RMIT University can recycle double the amount of coal ash compared to current standards, halve the amount of cement required and perform exceptionally well over time.
EPD Australasia Welcomes Australian Government’s Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy
14-05-2024
EPD Australasia Welcomes Australian Government’s Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy.
The ESPP, which takes effect on 1 July 2024, for construction services above $7.5m, aims to ensure that government officials purchase goods and services that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase materials circularity, and promote environmental sustainability.
Latrobe Magnesium Produces the World’s First Sustainable Magnesium Oxide
14-05-2024
Latrobe Magnesium (LMG) has commissioned the first phase of its 1,000 tonnes per annum, Stage 1 Demonstration Plant, successfully producing the world’s first environmentally sustainable magnesium oxide (MgO) from fly ash waste from brown coal power generation.
Energy-Efficient Bricks: Reducing Landfill Waste and Cutting Energy Costs
09-05-2024
Engineers from RMIT University have teamed up with Visy, Australia's largest recycling company, to develop bricks containing at least 15% waste glass and 20% combusted solid waste (ash) instead of clay.
Adbri Receive Government Grant to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Cement
07-05-2024
The federal government has granted $50 million to Adbri, a building materials group, through the Commonwealth’s Powering the Regions Fund. This funding aims to accelerate the decarbonisation efforts within the challenging-to-address cement production sector.
Waste to Wealth: Innovative Plant Creating Eco-Friendly Construction Supplies
02-05-2024
Brixx Technology, an American manufacturing company that specialises in producing sustainable products that reduce energy consumption and promote the use of industrial waste, are in the process of building a new plant that will turn waste products into sustainable construction supplies.
Fujifilm Utilise SCM’s for $1.2 Billion Manufacturing Facility
02-05-2024
Fujifilm Corporation have announced an investment of $1.2 billion to further expand their bio-manufacturing facility in North Carolina, United States.
Introducing CEVO: Tarmac's Low-Carbon Concrete Solution
01-05-2024
TARMAC has launched a new brand with a simplified system for rating the carbon footprint of their concrete products, making it easier for customers to choose lower-carbon options.
NACOE Webinar - Using Recylced Materials In Earthwork & Drainage Applications
20-03-2024
The National Asset Centre of Excellence (NACOE) have released a recent webinar summarising the results of their trials into recycled concrete, recycled asphalt, and coal combustion products (CCPs).
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