
From October 6 to 8, 2026, STEINERT will provide a comprehensive insight into the future of aluminium sorting. Closing the aluminium loop requires both high throughput and melt-ready quality. As demand for high-grade recycled aluminium continues to grow, STEINERT is advancing its sorting systems on...
BAMA is bringing together the aerosol industry to develop a more consistent recycling message and strengthen consumer understanding of aerosol sustainability. The British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA) is calling for industry-wide collaboration to improve how aerosol recycling is...
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The economy of Uruguay is crucially dependent on its neighbours, Brazil and Argentina. In 2020, GDP decreased by an estimated 4.5%, mainly due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic not only in the country but also in its neighbours. However, the pandemic had relatively little impact on the...

Malaysia’s aluminium scrap import from the United States recorded a decrease of 7,900 tonnes or 17.83 per cent in December 2020 to stand at 36,400 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey’s latest data. In November 2020, the import volume stood almost flat at 44,300 tonnes compared to 44,800 tonnes...

Environmental considerations are becoming increasingly pertinent in “green” aluminium production making reducing or eliminating waste ever more so important. TAHA, a multi-discipline solutions provider with corporate offices in Bahrain, offers innovative, environmentally-friendly and cost-effective...

The economy of Moldova slides towards one of the poorest countries in Europe. The economy is heavily reliant on agriculture and manufacturing industries being the minor also supports the GDP of the nation. The manufacturing industries generally deliver scraps, pre-dominantly aluminium and on time...

According to the Shanghai Metals Market, secondary aluminium producers operating rates in China recorded a month-on-month plunge of 20.8 percentage points in February 2021 to stand at 41.35 per cent. However, on a year-on-year calculation, the operating rates increased by 23.23 percentage points,...

The mining ministry has lately released the National Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap Recycling Framework 2020, covering key non-ferrous metals like Aluminium among others. The framework has been released with the intent to promote a formal and well-organized recycling ecosystem in the country which is...

South Korea's imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 18,900 tonnes in December 2020, from 22,900 tonnes in December 2019. That marked a decrease of 17.47% year-on-year. On a monthly basis, imports declined by 25% from 25,200 tonnes in November 2020, as updated by the US Census Bureau. For...

According to the recent data shared by the US Geological Survey, India imported 30,600 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in December 2020, almost flat compared to 30,300 tonnes of imports in November 2020 and 8,100 tonnes or 20.93 per cent less than 38,700 tonnes in October 2020. On...

Late last month, China’s metal recycling body unveiled the second batch of 44 certified domestic importers and a list of over two dozens of foreign companies who would be permitted to export aluminium and copper scrap to the country. China had prohibited imports of solid waste from 2021 but...

Taiwan’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 3,920 tonnes in November 2020, with a month-on-month decrease of 14.22%. Taiwan had imported 4,570 tonnes in October 2020. On a yearly basis, imports dropped by 5.31% from 4,140 tonnes in November 2019, as updated by the US Census Bureau. In...

The Spanish company Latem Aluminum has disclosed that it will invest €238 million in the Villandagos Del Páramo (León) and Villabrázaro (Zamora) plants and the outcome of it will create 660 direct jobs. The Minister of Employment and Industry of the Junta de Castilla y León, Ana Carlota Amigo said:...

Sanjeev Gupta’s Alvance Aluminium, a subsidiary of GFG Alliance is going to hold two extra live sessions in regards to the consultation on plans for a new £94 million recycling and aluminium billet plant at its Lochaber smelter in Fort William. Until 15 th March 2021, the public consultation will...

Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, has reportedly launched a new Recycle Aluminium website to impart education on the benefits of infinitely recyclable aluminium packaging. The website features the latest data, how-to guides, blog posts, videos, fact sheets and much more,...

The 25th year of the Can Collection Day, organised by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) on February 25, 2021, witnessed a total of 1,500kg aluminium can collection. Around 200 entities, including companies, hotels, academic institutions and families, participated in the event that helped reduce 23...

The United States aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia in November 2020 stood almost flat month-on-month at 44,300 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey. In October, the US scrap exports to Malaysia came in at 44,800 tonnes, registering a surge of 7,200 tonnes or 19.15 per cent from 37,600 tonnes...

Taiwan’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 3,920 tonnes in November 2020, with a month-on-month decrease of 14.22%. Taiwan had imported 4,570 tonnes in October 2020. On a yearly basis, imports reduced by 5.31 % from 4,140 tonnes in November 2019, as updated by the US Census Bureau. In...

ALVANCE, the globally integrated aluminium business and also part of the sustainable industry leader GFG Alliance, will commence consulting on plans for a new $94 million recycling and aluminium billet plant at its Lochaber smelter upcoming week as it develops Fort William’s position as a leading...

It is said that dying aircraft proudly lands at Twente airport and then they never take off again, but ultimately enter the mouth of the metal shredder of Riwald Recycling in Almelo. Riwald Recycling from Almelo and Aircrafts –End-of-Life solutions provider, AELS have entered into a partnership and...