Europe’s aluminium scrap exports to the US have risen by 243 per cent, highlighting a growing concern over the continent’s access to strategic raw materials as it pursues recycling, decarbonisation and industrial competitiveness. Evangelos Mytilineos, Executive Chairman of METLEN, raised the issue, linking scrap outflows to the broader challenges facing European industry, energy security and strategic autonomy. Aluminium scrap outflows raise industrial concerns Mytilineos referred to the contrasting US tariff treatment of aluminium products, i.e., a 50 per cent tariff on primary aluminium, compared with zero tariff on scrap . With European aluminium scrap exports to the US increasing by 243 per cent, he questioned whether Europe could strengthen its industrial base while allowing valuable...
The US aluminium used beverage can (UBC) scrap price benchmark tracked by Argus recorded a mixed performance over the third quarter of 2026, declining in July before rising in August and September. The monthly average increased from USD 2,322.89 per tonne in July to USD 2,491.22 per tonne in August and USD 2,602.51 per tonne in September, indicating a sustained recovery in the benchmark over the three months. July: Prices decline despite a high opening The benchmark began July at USD 2,464.98 per tonne on July 1, before falling sharply to USD 2,270.76 per tonne on July 3. The price remained at that level on July 2 and July 6, the lowest recorded price for the month. It subsequently recovered gradually, reaching USD 2,319.86 per tonne on July 10 and USD 2,328.63 per tonne on July 22....
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The scrap sitting idle at a Recyclus battery recycling plant in Wolverhampton is being given a second look and, potentially, a second life, by Technology Minerals by reprocessing around 180 tonnes of previously treated battery material to enhance copper and aluminium recovery. This follows the installation of new equipment that is capable of isolating copper and aluminium as distinct outputs. In earlier operations, both metals were effectively incorporated into the broader recovery process, yielding little direct commercial return. Now, they are being pulled out cleanly and positioned as standalone revenue lines. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The technical shift lies in how “black mass” is handled....
A long-term agreement is being signed between the Aluminium rolling and recycling company Gränges AB and the circularity and recycling solutions provider NG Nordic. Gränges has extended the partnership between the two companies to procure recycled aluminium to feed its Finspång production facility in Sweden. The increasing use of recycled aluminium is a firm step toward reducing the carbon footprint and improving resource efficiency while promoting sustainability. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Gränges is focused on processing and reusing aluminium in order to produce advanced aluminium solutions. The long-standing partnership between the two firms is built upon deliveries received by Gränges from...
Chongqing Shunbo Aluminium Co., Ltd. witnessed an impressive increase in its financial performance in the fiscal year 2025, owing to considerable growth in both income and profits as compared to the previous year. For 2026 aluminium market outlook, download our report TOC: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 The firm recorded total sales of CNY 15,985.4 million (USD 2,238 million) as compared to sales worth CNY 13,976.81 million (USD 1,956 million) recorded by the firm in 2024. Total net income for the year was recorded at CNY 221.64 million (USD 31 million) as against CNY 55.7 million (USD 7.8 million). Also Read: Scrap takes control: Inside aluminium’s shift to a circular, volatile market Basic earnings per share from continuing operations stood at CNY 0.33 (USD 0.046), rising from...
The board of the Recycled Materials Association (ReMA) has given tentative approval to add a new specification called “ginger” to its ISRI Specifications booklet. The proposed ginger grade refers to wrought aluminium materials such as sheet, extrusion, and plate that are separated from mixed shredded scrap categories like zorba and twitch. These existing grades mainly contain shredded aluminium but allow higher levels of mixed metals and contaminants. Ginger is designed as a more refined and tightly controlled category. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " According to ReMA, the material must be dry and meet strict limits. It should not contain more than 1 per cent free magnesium, 1 per cent free zinc, and...
The aluminium industry is quietly undergoing a structural shift. What was once dominated by primary smelting is now moving toward a scrap-led ecosystem, with used beverage can (UBC) material emerging as a critical feedstock. The shift is rooted in cost and power. Producing primary aluminium requires 13–15 MWh per tonne and, when coal-powered, emits 12-14 tonnes of CO₂ per tonne. That makes recycled aluminium not just a sustainability choice, but an economic one. Read here . As this transition gathers pace, UBC scrap pricing has moved beyond local dynamics. It is now increasingly linked to benchmarks from the London Metal Exchange, while also reacting to regional energy shocks and supply tightness. What was once a fragmented market is becoming globally visible-and more volatile. Read the...
Notably, in March alone, the import volume jumped 7.5 per cent on year and surged 44.8 per cent from February to reach 197,331 tonnes, the highest level since December 2017, the GACC data showed. Must read: Key industry individuals share their thoughts on the trending topics Aluminium scrap demand among Chinese secondary aluminium producers rose in March as the smelters ramped up output after February's Chinese New Year holiday. In parallel, domestic scrap availability was persistently tight, which prompted scrap users to purchase more materials from overseas suppliers, Mysteel Global noted. Also Read: Oman gears up for aluminium scrap recycling symposium on April 22 organised by Sohar Aluminium For example, in March, the total production of secondary aluminium alloys by the 158 Chinese...
The aluminium can story today is no longer just about growth-it is about what happens after consumption. The market, valued at USD 55.5 billion in 2023, moved up to USD 58.2 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 61.5 billion in 2025, with projections pointing to USD 85.6 billion by 2032. At the same time, usage keeps climbing. From about 470 billion aluminium cans in 2024, global consumption is set to touch 510 billion in 2025 and could reach 627 billion by 2030. That steady rise is putting pressure on systems worldwide-not just to produce more, but to recover more. And that is already happening. A group of countries has pushed aluminium can recycling rates beyond 90 per cent, spread across Asia, North America, and South America. Each operates differently, yet the outcome is...
The Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), representing small and mid-sized recycling firms, has pleaded at the Prime Minister’s Office to remove import duty on aluminium scrap, citing cost inflation and increasing supply crunch of aluminium scrap in the global market. In a letter dated March 26, the MRAI highlighted that the existing 2.5 per cent basic customs duty has become a new challenge for recyclers, especially small and mid-sized enterprises that rely heavily on imported material. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain In the letter addressed to the PMO, the Association stated, “MSMEs (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) depend on high-quality imported scrap to meet technical...
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 The global aluminium market is currently transitioning from a century-long reliance on primary smelting to a circular economy model centred on Used Beverage Can (UBC) scrap. This shift is not merely environmental—it is fundamentally economic, driven by the extreme energy intensity of primary production, tightening carbon-linked trade policies, and the financialisation of scrap through the London Metal Exchange (LME). The movement of aluminium UBC scrap prices, once a localised phenomenon, has now evolved into a globally transparent metric shaped by LME benchmarks, regional energy shocks, and the strategic accumulation of low-carbon feedstock by multinational corporations. For the updated global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global...
TOMRA Recycling has launched a new metal-sorting system, FINDER™, to improve the recovery of non-ferrous metals, including aluminium, from complex waste streams. The system is modular. Operators can configure and expand sensors based on the material. It is designed to handle shredded end-of-life vehicles and electronic scrap. It separates aluminium, copper, brass, and stainless steel and also sorts printed circuit boards and removes insulated wires and non-metal materials. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " FINDER™ combines multiple sensor technologies. These include electromagnetic, near-infrared, and optical sensors. The system can classify objects more precisely in mixed material streams. It can clean...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced plans to acquire an 80 per cent stake in Italy-based Eco Green, subject to regulatory approvals, as it expands its recycling activities in Europe. Founded in 1993 by the Scappini family, Eco Green is engaged in aluminium scrap collection, sorting, casting and dross processing, handling more than 70,000 tonnes annually. The company supplies over 60 customers across Europe, mainly in aluminium processing and semi-fabrication, with end-use sectors including automotive, construction and other industrial applications. Its scrap sourcing network includes more than 350 suppliers. In Villafranca di Verona, in northeast Italy, Eco Green collects, sorts and distributes around 23,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap each year. Part of this material is...
A new emerging partnership that not only takes the industry forward but also the rising youth, shaping their career with various opportunities. Warrington Youth Zone, a new state-of-the-art Youth Zone providing a safe, inspiring place for young people, shared that it has partnered with Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, for two years, which began on April 1. Novelis, with this collaboration, aims to provide the Youth Zone with financial support, opportunities for volunteering and active involvement in the centre’s employability programme. Warrington Youth Zone’s head of fundraising, Jamie Paterson, noted that they are excited to welcome Novelis as one of their newest partners. He added that receiving support...
Organised by Sohar Aluminium in partnership with the Environment Authority, the third Aluminium Scrap Recycling Symposium is going to take place on Wednesday, April 22, at the JW Marriott Hotel in Muscat. The event will be conducted in the presence of the esteemed patronage of Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, the Chairman of the Environment Authority. As a part of the ongoing efforts to boost the aluminium scrap recycling industry's efficiency in Oman, the symposium is being conducted. In this, the major focus is made upon improving operational processes, fine-tuning regulatory frameworks and revisiting suggestions from past events. More than 100 participants are expected to attend the symposium. This shall also include representatives from government agencies and private companies involved...
1st London Colney Scouting Group has been recognised with a prestigious Green Can Award from Every Can Counts after recycling more than 76,000 aluminium cans in the last year alone. Now in their 13th year, the Green Can Awards from recycling not-for-profit, Every Can Counts, celebrate organisations and community groups going above and beyond in their commitment to recycling and sustainability. Comprised of 237 Scouts, aged between 4 and 18, the 1st London Colney Troop has raised more than £3,500 by partnering with local recycling company, Pearce Recycling, and collecting cans from households, community spaces, and local events. These funds have been completely redirected into the Scout Group, supporting events and community projects, including a day trip to Whipsnade Zoo. Passionate about...
Aluminium can recycling between Norway and the UK is set to continue at scale, with Novelis and Infinitum extending their long-running partnership. The setup is fairly straightforward but effective. Used beverage cans collected across Norway are sent to Novelis’ recycling plant in Latchford, where they’re processed and turned back into new cans. It’s one of those rare cases where the “circular economy” idea actually works in practice, not just on paper. For both sides, the extension is less about launching something new and more about making what already exists run better, especially when it comes to logistics, consistency, and material quality. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026" “This partnership...
A majority of people in the UK want the government to step in and support aluminium recycling, with concerns growing that too much of the material is being lost instead of reused domestically. A poll commissioned by Alupro and carried out by Yonder Consulting surveyed around 2,000 adults and found widespread support for action across the country. Support was strongest in Northern Ireland at 86 per cent, followed by Wales (81 per cent) and Scotland (75 per cent). In England, backing peaked in the East and South West regions, where 82 per cent of respondents said the government should encourage more secondary aluminium supply for domestic use. At the same time, about 58 per cent of those surveyed said they are concerned that the UK is losing too much aluminium. The aluminium sector in...
In the current global downstream and recycled aluminium, every company is making crucial steps towards sustainability, circularity and better operational efficiency. With new regulations coming into play, smart investments being made and improvements in recycling and manufacturing practices, companies are stepping up to meet decarbonisation goals while also bolstering their supply chains and making the most of their resources. All these trends together are paving the way for a more organised and sustainability-focused future in the aluminium ecosystem. Ball Corporation, in its financial results for the year 2025 have represented impressive results in relation to maintaining and upholding sustainability. The firm has enhanced the use of renewable electricity by 84 per cent , representing a...
Glencore secured a 45 per cent stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, raising its position in the US aluminium market. The move is due to global supply chains facing pressure because of the conflict in the Middle East, which has affected availability and pushed up aluminium prices. The metal is widely used in sectors such as transport, construction, and packaging, making a stable supply important for the industry. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Glencore already holds a 30 per cent stake in Century Aluminum and had earlier provided funding for the Charleston-area facility in return for marketing rights. With this new investment, the company is increasing...
