Steel Cement celebrates its 200th shipment of granulated slag

Posted 21-05-2020
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May marks the month the bulk carrier Cape Nelson celebrated its 200th voyage of delivering granulated blast furnace slag to Steel Cement’s grinding facility in Yarraville, Melbourne.

 

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Steel Slag Trialled in Mineral Carbonation Project

Posted 07-05-2020
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Mineral carbonation technology is equipped to assess the process performance of different feedstock including steel slag, which has opened up potential market opportunities for the Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association.

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COVID-19 ASSOCIATION RESPONSE

Posted 24-03-2020
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As COVID-19 continues to evolve, the Australasian (iron and steel) Slag Association would like to reassure our members that we are actively monitoring and responding accordingly to Government updates.

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Slag Successful in Northern Connector Project

Posted 12-03-2020
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Slag Used in Northern Connector

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Steel Furnace Slag Being Used at University of California

Posted 02-03-2020
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Interesting work is being done with carbon-reducing processes in California and beyond.

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Improved Performance for Geopolymer Concrete

Posted 04-02-2020
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India’s leading companies involved in the construction, infrastructure, and ready-mix concrete sectors have been given the green light to trial EdenCrete (a carbon nanotube enriched liquid) with geopolymer cement. By exploring the potential of the carbon-strengthened additive, India aims to combine EdenCrete with high pozzolan (fly ash, silica fume, slag) concrete mixes to optimise performance and increase cement efficiency. 

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Innovation and Sustainability - Earth Friendly Concrete

Posted 27-01-2020
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The rising need for more housing, buildings and developments to shape our growing population is simultaneously sparking concerns of carbon emissions and its impact on future generations.

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2019 - A Year in Review

Posted 18-12-2019
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Talking Geopolymers with Sydney Metro

Posted 04-12-2019
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The Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association and University of NSW recently met with Sydney Metro to discuss all things Geopolymers. Our Executive Director, Craig Heidrich and UNSW Professor, Stephen Foster, were given the opportunity to meet with sustainability personnel to share "what we have learned from our seven (7) year research journey into low carbon 'geopolymer' concrete”.
 

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Bis Industries 60th Anniversary

Posted 25-11-2019
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Current and former employees, community leaders and customers of leading specialised production services company Bis have gathered together in Whyalla to celebrate the company’s 60th year of operating in the important South Australian town.

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CRC for Low Carbon Living Wraps Up

Posted 08-11-2019
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At the end of this month the CRC for Low Carbon Living will close its doors after delivering evidence-based research to industry, government and the built environment sector for seven years.  We have developed 20 modelling and forecasting tools, completed 150 projects, and published more than 800 papers and reports, many directly informing government policy. 

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ASCP News Updates - October 2019

Posted 21-10-2019
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Catch up on all things happening in the world of the Australian Society for Concrete Pavements!

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Bis Industries take over GFG contract

Posted 09-10-2019
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Bis, a leading provider of specialised production services to mining and industrial customers, has been awarded the contract to become the single materials handling contractor for GFG Alliance in Whyalla.

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Changes To Australian Standards

Posted 28-08-2019
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A number of Australian Standards in accordance with Methods for the Sampling & Testing of Aggregates have been amended recently. The purpose of the Standard is to provide general information on the requirements of standard pieces of equipment used throughout the AS 1141 series for the testing of aggregate and rock for engineering purposes.

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Geopolymer Concrete in the Spotlight

Posted 13-08-2019
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In June 2019, the Sydney City Council along with University of NSW and Wagners Concrete worked together to lay 15 metres of Geopolymer Concrete in a busy street of Sydney. The project was part of 7 years of research together with UNSW and the Cooperative Research Centre for Low Carbon Living, which saw the concrete laid to undergo 5 years of testing against regular concrete laid as a control. 

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Vale Doug Prosser, OAM

Posted 15-07-2019
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It is with deep sadness that the Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association (ASA) learnt last week that Doug Prosser, OAM and inaugural Executive Officer of the Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association (1989 - 1998) passed away last week after a short battle with illness.  He is survived by his beloved wife Marie.  All members past and present offer his family our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.

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Methods for sampling and testing aggregates, Part 28, Ball mill value

Posted 27-05-2019
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Please note that the following draft’s public comment period is due to close in three days.

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ASA in the News: Low Carbon Concrete Defies the Waves

Posted 19-03-2019
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@AuManufacturing, a news and analysis website run by the Australian Manufacturing Forum, recently posted an article on the CRC for Low Carbon Living's project, demonstrating the use of high-density Geopolymer Concrete (GPC) in coastal protection. The Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association (ASA) have been involved with the project, alongside the CRC-LCL.

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CRC-LCL: Demonstrating the Practical Use of Geopolymer Concrete

Posted 09-10-2018
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The ASA have been heavily involved in projects within the CRC-LCL initiative, namely the High Density Geopolymer (GPC) Project. Watch the Hanbar Units come together.

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In Memory of Ed Haber

Posted 21-06-2018
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Ed Haber was a respected expert, guide, mentor, colleague, friend and family member and will be remembered by many as the "go to" man for concrete. 

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Albion Park Bypass get the Green Light

Posted 28-02-2018
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Making a holiday trip or commuting down the coast may become a lot quicker and easier come December 2022, when the $550 million Albion Park Rail Bypass could be open to traffic.

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Berry Bypass: Completed, What's Next...

Posted 17-07-2017
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The NSW government will spend approx $400 million over the next four years to upgrade the Princes Highway between Berry and Bomaderry – bringing what was a planned, yet unfunded road project to life.

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Castle Hill Road Upgrade gets the ‘Golden Slag’ Treatment

Posted 10-04-2017
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Costing over $41M, slag was specified to meet the technically demanding requirements for this project.  Australian Steel Mill Services (ASMS) partnered with NSW Roads & Maritime Services (RMS) for an upgrade of Showground Road in Castle Hill.

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Carbon Leakage and Cement Importation

Posted 26-03-2017
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The Australian Government’s $2.55 billion Emissions Reduction Fund provides opportunities for Australian business, farmers, landholders, local councils and others to earn carbon revenue and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Bill Bourke - A True Gentlemen

Posted 23-03-2017
Category News

It was indeed tragic to hear through friends of the Association that Bill Bourke had recently passed away. Nick Jones, Harsco UK & Craig Heidrich, CEO of Australasian (iron & steel) Slag Association, pay tribute to the legacy Bill left within the association. 

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