Production Decline - New Zealand's concrete production has fallen to a 10-year low [1] Economic Factors - Cooling economic growth is a contributing factor [1] - Global uncertainty is impacting the market [1] Construction & Investment - Home construction is being curbed [1] - Investment in new commercial buildings is being curbed [1]

证券代码：002302 证券简称：西部建设 公告编号：2025-034 2025 年第二季度经营情况简报 本公司及董事会全体成员保证信息披露的内容真实、准确、 完整，没有虚假记载、误导性陈述或重大遗漏。 现将中建西部建设股份有限公司（以下简称"公司"）2025 年 第二季度主要经营情况公布如下，供各位投资者参阅： 一、混凝土签约及销售情况 单位：万方 | 项目 | 2025 | 年第二季度 | 较上年同期变动 | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 签约量 | | 4,694.14 | | 2.12% | | 销售量 | | 1,630.66 | | -1.79% | 二、重大项目签约情况 2025 年第二季度，公司签约量超 10 万方以上的重大项目如 下： 单位：万方 风险提示：上述相关数据为阶段性数据，且未经审计，与定 期报告披露的数据可能存在差异，仅供投资者参阅。 | 4 | 重庆 | 重庆轨道交通张家湾车辆段项目 | 21.37 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 5 | 陕西 | 森右达白银项目 | 20.00 | | 6 | 山东 | 比 ...

Company Overview - Argo Living Soils Corp. has entered into a research and development agreement with Graphene Leaders Canada to develop a graphene nanoplatelet additive for ready-mix concrete, marking a significant step in its expansion into the green concrete market [1][5] - The company specializes in organic product development, including biochar, soil amendments, biofertilizers, and green concrete solutions, aiming to reduce global carbon emissions through sustainable innovations [7] Industry Insights - The North American ready-mix concrete market was valued at approximately USD 250 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.5% through 2030, driven by infrastructure development and demand for sustainable construction materials [2] - Concrete production is responsible for approximately 8% of total global CO₂ emissions, highlighting the need for sustainable solutions in the industry [3] Technological Advancements - Incorporating graphene into concrete can enhance its compressive and tensile strength by up to 30%, leading to more durable structures with less material [3] - Graphene-enhanced concrete can improve durability, making it more resistant to cracking, water penetration, and freeze-thaw cycles, thus extending the lifespan of infrastructure [4] - The use of graphene can potentially lower CO2 emissions by up to 20% by reducing the amount of cement needed, and it can also decrease the water required in concrete mixing, conserving resources [4] R&D Agreement Details - Under the Phase 1 R&D agreement, Argo will fund GLC with CAD 100,000 to design, produce, and test preliminary GNP formulations for ready-mix concrete, focusing on durability improvements [6] - The project is set to commence in May 2025 and aims to establish a proof-of-concept formulation that enhances key performance properties of concrete [6]