Editorial

COMPANY MEMBERS A primary role of the ADAA is to bring together producers and marketers of coal combustion products (CCPs). Our activities cover research and development into CCP usage, advocacy and technical assistance to CCP producers and users, as well as a forum for the exchange and publication of CCP information.

For more information visit us at www.adaa.asn.au

CURRENT MEMBERS • Adbri Ltd • BG&E Materials Technology • Bilmar Solutions • Boral Quarries & Recycling • CS Energy • Delta Electricity • Dr. Jane T Aiken Consulting & Environmental Services • Energy Australia (NSW) • Golden Bay Cement (New Zealand) • Heeleys Consulting • Hyrock (NSW) • Independent Fly Ash Brokers • Intergen (Millmerran) • Latrobe Magnesium • NRG Gladstone Power Station • Origin Energy Eraring Power Station • Sphere One • Stanwell Corporation • Tremline Pty Ltd • Ultimate Housing • Vecor Australia

RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIPS • CSIRO www.cmit.csiro.au • Association of Canadian Industries Recycling Coal Ash (CIRCA) www.circainfo.ca • European Coal Combustion Products Association (ECOBA) www.ecoba.org • UK Quality Ash Association www.ukqaa.org.uk • American Coal Ash Association www.acaa-usa.org • World Wide Coal Combustion Products Network (WWCCPN) www.wwccpn.org

Welcome to another cracking issue of Coal Ash Matters!

Clearly, we all know what a year it has been, so apologies for being the 10th person this week to remind you what a whirlwind 2020 was!

The good news is, we’ll soon be launching into the new year and we can’t wait to see what’s in store for our members and all things coal ash.

Before we get into the good stuff, a quick thank you for your ongoing cooperation, commitment and continued support towards the Ash Development Association of Australia during this particularly challenging time.

Despite travel restrictions and alternative workplace arrangements and impacts to the economy, in particular the construction section, coal combustion products (CCPs) have continued to be widely used in a range of national and international projects contributing to the circular economy whilst reducing the carbon impact of construction materials.

First up, we take a look at one of our members, Ultimate Housing Solutions, and how their high-volume fly ash panels have contributed to the availability of fresh food for a remote South Australian indigenous community.

Over to Victoria, we follow the journey of another member Latrobe Magnesium as they undertake the world’s first project to recover magnesium oxide out of brown coal fly ash to meet the growing demand of light weight metal use in the automotive industry.

Advancements in research continues to generate growth in the coal ash industry. A study from the University of Johannesburg tackles the adverse effects of alkali attack on geopolymer concrete. We’ve pulled out the key points of discovery and reveal some significant results from the project.

I don’t know about you, but although we have become nicely acquainted with online meetings, we’re really looking forward to face-to-face events next year, including the World of Coal Ash 2021! All the details later in the issue, including plenty more events and projects to look forward to!

Finally, we would like to wish all our members and readers a happy Christmas and a great year ahead!