Circularity in action: Recycling sector dominates aluminium dross output

Aluminium dross is a by-product formed during the melting and processing of aluminium. When aluminium is in its molten state, it undergoes oxidation on the surface, forming a ‘skin-like’ layer known as dross. In the past, aluminium dross was disposed of in landfills, a practice deemed hazardous to the environment. In addition, valuable aluminium content and other elements were lost in landfills.

In recent years, with the aluminium industry’s growing focus on sustainability and environmental issues, there has been significant improvement in dross processing technologies, enabling higher metal recovery from dross than conventional methods. Discover in-depth insights into aluminium dross processing technologies, key players in the industry, their groundbreaking projects, and regional trade dynamics. To comprehensively understand this critical segment of the aluminium value chain, explore the industry-focused report "Aluminium Dross Processing: A Global Review."

Many technologies now claim to recover over 95 per cent of aluminium content from dross. However, a good portion of the dross continues to find its way to the landfill, especially from the secondary aluminium sector and the downstream processing industry. Increasing sustainability goals from various stakeholders in the aluminium sector and stringent environmental norms from policymakers will likely result in further technological advancements in dross processing and metal recovery worldwide.