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Item 8.01 Other Events
Early Validation of Biochar-Asphalt by NCAT Marks Industry Breakthrough
On July 28, 2025, Verde Resources, Inc. (the “Company” or “Verde”) announced that its proprietary Cold-Mix Biochar Asphalt has received early performance validation from the National Center for Asphalt Technology (“NCAT”), following approximately 50,000 Equivalent Single Axle Loads (“ESALs”) of testing at NCAT’s Pavement Test Track located in Opelika, Alabama.
NCAT’s initial observations indicate that Verde’s carbon-sequestering asphalt has demonstrated resilience and flexibility under continuous 80-ton truck traffic. According to NCAT, Verde’s material is the first tested at its facility with a dedicated carbon sequestration component, distinguishing the Company as an early mover in climate-positive infrastructure solutions. Based on performance observed to date, the material appears suitable for low-traffic applications such as local roads and residential subdivisions. While this early validation supports use in light-duty pavements, long-term evaluations are ongoing as part of NCAT’s multi-year testing cycle to assess viability in medium to high-traffic environments.
The Company believes this early validation represents a key milestone in support of its ongoing commercialization strategy. On May 30, 2025, the Company has signed a memorandum of understanding with Ergon Asphalt & Emulsions, the largest liquid asphalt producer in North America, and anticipates executing a long-term exclusive agreement by September 2025 to enable nationwide rollout of its technology.
This development follows the company’s April 2025 announcement that its Biochar-Asphalt was the first in the world to generate verified Carbon Removal Credits from asphalt, certified by Puro.earth and purchased by a major global financial institution. The proof-of-concept project was completed in partnership with Oregon Biochar Solutions (OBS).
The Company considers the NCAT validation to be a material event, given the independent nature of the technical assessment, its role in accelerating commercial adoption, and the broader implications for sustainable infrastructure, particularly in mitigating Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions across the construction sector.
A copy of the press release dated July 28, 2025, is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
VERDE RESOURCES, INC.
/s/ Jack Wong |
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Jack Wong |
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Date: July 28, 2025 |
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