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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Did you know? Around 7 per cent of black dross is generated from the total volume of recycled aluminium worldwide, and Europe reflects a similar ratio of black dross generation at around 6.83 per cent. Aluminium dross occurs in two forms: black and white. White dross is generated mainly in primary aluminium smelters and during the melting of clean or pre-treated scrap in foundries. It forms when molten aluminium reacts with oxygen during smelting, refining, or casting, creating a residue with relatively high aluminium content. Black dross, by contrast, forms during recycling, particularly where mixed or contaminated scrap is melted. Coatings, oils, and other impurities increase oxidation and slag formation, producing a darker residue with lower aluminium content. On a global scale, dross...
Novelis Inc. has moved to standardise its global operations, with 10 of its manufacturing plants achieving the first level of certification under the Novelis Operating System (NOS) by the end of fiscal year 2026. The milestone marks the first tier in a four-level certification framework designed to embed uniformity across the company’s aluminium rolling and recycling footprint. The NOS, built on established manufacturing operating system principles, has been tailored specifically for the operational complexities of aluminium processing, signalling a shift from decentralised improvement practices to a standardised global model. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " "Having world-class operations is...
Detroit-based General Motors (GM) will invest over USD 150 million in its Saginaw Metal Casting Operations (SCMO) in Michigan for the production of the sixth generation of V-8 engine blocks and cylinder heads used in full-size pickup trucks. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform The investment adds to GM’s approximately USD 5.5 billion spent in 2025 and supports the Saginaw facility and its workforce. It also follows the USD 500 million announced in January 2023 for the Flint Engine plant tied to the same next-generation V-8 programme. Also Read: Toyota feeds recycled aluminium into UK Corolla engine production “This significant investment of over USD 150 million is a clear commitment to the plant and our people,” says John Lancaster, SCMO plant...
The Columbia Falls Community Market has launched an aluminium recycling campaign in April as part of Earth Month initiatives, encouraging residents and businesses to collect and recycle aluminium cans. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Community members can drop off aluminium cans at the market’s location on Veteran Drive, where a dedicated recycling trailer has been set up. The initiative is being carried out in partnership with local resident Ryan Ellis. Also Read: GACC: China Jan-Feb aluminium scrap imports rise 1.8% Y-o-Y Once the trailer is filled, it is transported to Pacific Steel and Recycling in Kalispell for processing. According to organisers, the material is carefully sorted to ensure only...
China is taking further steps to bring order to lithium-ion battery recycling, with a new policy issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology together with the All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives. Published on April 3 and reported by IT-Home, the guidance builds on a growing body of regulation that now covers much of the electric vehicle (EV) battery lifecycle. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The document sets out several priorities: expanding collection networks, supporting larger recycling firms, and improving oversight through digital systems. In tone and structure, it follows recent policy developments seen in the EV battery space. One of the central ideas is...
ORIX Real Estate Corporation, along with ORIX Corporation and ORIX Eco Services Corporation, has revealed its plans to start horizontal recycling of the used window glass and aluminium window frames from the demolition of the Naka Kan guest room building at Beppu SUGINOI HOTEL. Within this initiative, the firm will be making use of the horizontal recycling of entire aluminium windows. This initiative has been set up by ORIX and ORIX Eco Services for fostering a circular economy by bringing together the real estate and environmental arms of the ORIX Group, marking the first in Kyushu. Also read: Redefining hospitality spaces: Alumil India unveils next-gen aluminium window and door systems In January 2025, Naka Kan was completed, which is a major renovation of SUGINOI HOTEL and is currently...
People living in Malvern are now able to recycle a couple of additional everyday items from their own homes, following an update from Malvern Hills District Council. From now on, aluminium foil can be placed in green recycling bins. This includes common items such as kitchen foil and foil food trays. Plastic tubes have also been added to the list, meaning things like toothpaste tubes no longer need to be thrown away with general waste. Both of these are items most households use regularly, so the change is expected to make a noticeable difference. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " These additions sit alongside the materials that residents have already been recycling for some time. Green bins continue to...
Toyota is advancing its circular manufacturing strategy in the UK by feeding aluminium recovered from end-of-life vehicles into new engine components for Corolla production. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform At Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK’s Burnaston plant in Derbyshire, end-of-life vehicles are dismantled and alloy wheels are extracted for use in the newly launched closed-loop recycling systems. The extracted wheels are then sent to Toyota’s Deeside plant in North Wales, where they are used in engine component production. The finished hybrid power units are then returned to Burnaston for installation into new Corolla models. Toyota confirmed the first vehicle with recycled material rolled off the production line on March 19, 2026. Also Read: PPG...
The Swedish deposit return system (DRS) operator Returpack/Pantamera reported that in 2025, over 3 billion PET bottles and aluminium cans were returned via Sweden’s DRS. Compared to the record of 2024, the 2025 count marks an increase of 130 million. The operator adds that returning the aluminium and PET containers via the deposit system cuts the carbon footprint by half, thereby promoting recycling and sustainability . Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain 2025 data shows that material customers received 27,826 tonnes of aluminium and 24,835 tonnes of PET. On average, each person returned 283 containers, reflecting an improvement of the 2024 performance by 4 per cent. The overall return rate of Sweden...
For a long time, recycled aluminium has been seen as the industry’s safety valve-helping both with decarbonisation and raw material security. That role remains intact, but the market is beginning to show some strain. The United States still dominates as a major exporter of aluminium scrap, backed by a strong collection ecosystem and steady surplus. Much of this material continues to move to Asian processing hubs, keeping a familiar West-to-East trade route active. But the pace has eased slightly. USGS data shows exports at 1,880,000 tonnes for January–November 2025, compared with 1,920,000 tonnes a year earlier-a 2.08 per cent drop. It’s not a sharp fall, but enough to suggest that supply is tightening at the margins. Read the full story here . India is already feeling the impact....
中文翻译附于新闻末尾，敬请继续阅读。 Ever since the emergence of recycled aluminium as a key lever for both decarbonisation and supply security in the industry, the United States (US) has emerged as one of the world’s leading exporters of aluminium scrap, with a well-established collection network and surplus generation. Large volumes of US-origin scrap are shipped to processing hubs in Asia, indicating a strategic supply corridor between the West and the East. That being said, with the stark demand surge for recycled aluminium across the world, the US has also been weighing the value of the metal, and as advised by the Aluminium Association, looking to treat its “aluminium scrap as a strategic asset.” Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026...
For the second time in a row, PPG participated in the national “Million Cans Recycling Contest.” This year, the packaging company in Pittsburgh collaborated with more than 100 second-grade students from the Environmental Charter School (ECS). The aim here was to help these students collect and recycle aluminium beverage cans to celebrate World Recycling Day. For the academic year 2025-25, these ECS students have collected above 30 thousand cans. The competition, The Million Cans Recycling, included 54 schools, which aimed at inspiring elementary students and getting their involvement in aluminium can recycling. The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) organised the initiative along with The Recycling Society, which unites elementary schools, scrapyards and aluminium can producers and...
A new industry initiative, re-alu (Recycling Alliance for Small Aluminium Packaging), has been launched in Europe to improve the recycling of small aluminium packaging. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ”. The alliance has been established under AMS Europe e.V. and brings together companies from across the aluminium packaging value chain. Its goal is to raise the recycling rate of these formats to 55 per cent by 2035, in line with targets under the EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR). While aluminium beverage cans already achieve high recycling rates across Europe, smaller aluminium packaging formats remain less consistently recovered. These include coffee capsules, confectionery...
Growing consumer preference for sustainable packaging is driving increased adoption of metals such as aluminium and steel across industries including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals and more. Against this backdrop, Polytag has released a report calling for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) systems to place greater emphasis on verified recycling data and digital tracking to accurately measure packaging recovery. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The study "EPR That Works: Incentivising Real Recycling with Data and Innovation," which was released at the RECOUP Summit in February 2026, highlights the need for enhanced measuring tools to link producer payments to actual recycling results....
The aluminium sector is currently juggling a variety of challenges and recent developments, from unexpected operational hiccups to strategic investments and innovations aimed at reducing carbon emissions. Recent news highlights everything from plant incidents and sustainability achievements to technological advancements, infrastructure tests and shifts in the global market. Major events and partnerships are also showcasing the industry's commitment to circularity, electrification and cleaner production methods. All these changes illustrate how companies throughout the value chain are adapting to new regulatory demands, shifting supply dynamics and ambitious decarbonisation targets. Uncertainties requiring attention A fire broke out because of an equipment explosion at the Novelis...
The USD 175 million casthouse expansion by Arconic Davenport Works has been officially completed. The firm, which is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, specialises in providing aluminium sheet, plate and extrusions, along with cutting-edge architectural products. These products are catered to sectors like ground transportation, aerospace, building and construction, industrial and packaging markets. The project, called Pit 10, will aid in boosting aluminium ingot casting capacity, enhance the recycling of scrap aluminium, improve energy efficiency and bolster domestic manufacturing. With backing from the Iowa Economic Development Authority, this initiative is also set to create 40 new jobs at the site. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform As mentioned in...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices recorded a sharp week-over-week rise as of 10 March 2026, supported by gains in prices on the London Metal Exchange and ongoing geopolitical tensions, while domestic Tense scrap prices also remained firm amid tight local supply conditions. As per BigMint's assessment for CFR Nhava Sheva deliveries, US-origin Taint Tabor HRB 2-3 per cent scrap increased by USD130 per tonne w-o-w to USD2,580 per tonne, while UK-origin Wheel scrap rose by USD140 per tonne w-o-w to USD3,190 per tonne, reflecting continued firmness in imported aluminium scrap prices. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " LME aluminium sharp gains w-o-w Three-month aluminium closing prices on the London...
Milan residents can now dispose of their aluminium coffee capsules in the yellow bag used for light multi-material waste collection. The change was announced on 9 March by the Municipality of Milan together with waste management firm Amsa, A2A Ambiente, Aluminium Recycling Consortium Cial and Nespresso. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Marcello Milani, CEO of Amsa, and Elena Grandi, Councillor for the Environment and Green Areas at the Municipality of Milan, presented the initiative, alongside Francesco Guida, head of materials collection and management at Cial, and Monica Pellegrini, operations manager at Nespresso Italiana. The capsules collected in yellow bags will be sent to the Muggiano plant,...
