Binding concrete - ASX-listed Hazer Group announced it has signed a binding MoU with construction materials company Hallet Group to work together on product development and potential graphite offtake discussions in South Australia. Graphite is a by-product of Hazer's low emissions hydrogen production process, with the MoU using Hallet's R&D capabilities to integrate the graphite into concrete and other potential applications. The deal sees Hallet having exclusive rights to Hazer's graphite in the South Australian concrete market until Jan. 1, 2027. Hallet is currently working on a A$200 mln ($141 mln) green cement project in Port August as part of its broader decarbonisation strategy.

Target trouble – The Senate Committee on Energy, the Environment and Natural Resources has urged the federal government to strengthen emissions reduction measures, warning that Canada is not on track to meet its legislated 2030 GHG emissions target. In a statement released Friday, the committee cited projections in the government's 2025 Progress Report on the 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan, showing Canada will miss the goal despite progress in reducing emissions. The committee noted that emissions reductions can also support investment and economic competitiveness when businesses have clear policy direction for the low-carbon transition.