Commodity price volatility continues to create a significant commercial challenge for aluminium recyclers, affecting inventory valuation, purchase decisions, sales commitments and margins. As businesses navigate increasingly dynamic metal markets, understanding how to identify and manage price...
A WBCSD study says advanced sorting technology is available, but stronger demand for grade-specific secondary aluminium is needed to unlock investment. Technology for sorting mixed aluminium scrap has advanced significantly, but weak domestic markets for some recovered grades are limiting...
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China's imports of aluminium scrap during January-July totalled 1.17 million tonnes, higher by a significant 8.4 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to the latest data released by the country's General Administration of Customs (GACC). The persistently tight availability of...
Tariff or no tariffs - the United States’ renewed trade stance aluminium imports is affecting many countries and their domestic industries for sure. If the countries facing the staggering 50 per cent tariff from the US administration are suffering from poor export orders, sluggish economy, and job...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices declined by USD 40-45 per tonne W-o-W, despite an uptrend in London Metal Exchange (LME) prices. The overall aluminium scrap trade remained sluggish during the week, with limited buying interest across regions. Market participants highlighted cautious buying...
Crack open a can, crush it, and change the world. That’s the spirit behind the Crush It Crusade (CIC), a nationwide push turning aluminium recycling into a powerhouse for community transformation. Crush It Crusade (CIC) In Longmont (Colorado), the nonprofit Can’d Aid has teamed up with...
As the recycling industry embraces digital tools to improve efficiency and transparency, Arcadia, California-based Doctor Scrap is seeing its metals identification and trading app gain strong traction worldwide. The platform has not only built a steady user base in North America but is also...
Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded AD2511 contract for cast aluminium alloy opened at RMB 20,170 per tonne, with a low of RMB 20,170 per tonne and a high of RMB 20,320 per tonne, closing at RMB 20,285 per tonne, up RMB 110 per tonne or 0.55 per cent from the previous close. Trading volume...
The public comment period for a proposed air quality permit with Australian manufacturing firm Aluminium Dynamics, Inc., for its planned aluminium processing plant in Benson, Arizona, has come to an end. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) had been accepting comments and...
What if the cars of yesterday could power the cars of tomorrow? As the global race for raw materials accelerates and sustainability becomes the defining measure of progress, the automotive industry is rethinking how cars are built and unbuilt. Leading this reinvention, Mercedes-Benz and TSR Group...
The US is suffering the consequences of President Trump doubling tariffs on the import of aluminium to 50 per cent, such as the increased costs and supply chain disruptions. But it is the demand which has not yet faced any hit. However, the nation is not really short of aluminium, according to...
The flagship recycling facility, that has started operations in Magdeburg, targeting the recovery of valuable metals, including aluminium, from waste incineration, is prepared for harsh conditions. Run by Mitteldeutsche Schlackenunion (MDSU), it is now the biggest and most advanced bottom ash...
The global aluminium industry stands at a critical juncture where efficiency, sustainability, and resource recovery are shaping new business priorities. As per recent business market research, the aluminium sector — formed of primary aluminium smelters, secondary aluminium facilities, and...
Futures: The most-traded AD2511 cast aluminium alloy futures contract opened at RMB 20,130 per tonne, hit a low of RMB 20,105 per tonne, and reached a high of RMB 20,240 per tonne overnight, closing at RMB 20,220 per tonne, up RMB 95 per tonne or 0.47 per cent from the previous close. Trading...
Futures: The most-traded AD2511 contract for cast aluminium alloy opened at RMB 20,090 per tonne, with the lowest point at RMB 20,075 per tonne and the highest point also at RMB 20,075 per tonne. It finally closed at RMB 20,090 per tonne, up RMB 15 per tonne or 0.07 per cent from the previous...
In Magdeburg setzt die Mitteldeutsche Schlackenunion (MDSU) neue Maßstäbe für Lösungen in der Kreislaufwirtschaft. Mit ihrer hochmodernen Anlage zur Metallrückgewinnung aus Rostasche zeigt das Unternehmen die zentrale Bedeutung zuverlässiger und leistungsstarker Sortiertechnologien – und stärkt...
O sistema de reciclagem bem estruturado do Brasil mais uma vez impulsionou a taxa de reciclagem de latas de alumínio do país para impressionantes 97,3%. Há mais de 15 anos, o Brasil mantém consistentemente uma taxa superior a 95%, resultado não apenas de uma forte infraestrutura de reciclagem, mas...
Every aluminium can has a second life waiting to be written. When recycled, it can be back on store shelves in as little as 60 days, saving energy, cutting waste, and keeping valuable materials out of landfills. Now, Fayette County is giving residents a simple way to be part of that cycle of...
A public consultation on Wales’ proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has been launched by Huw Irranca-Davies, Deputy First Minister of Wales. This proposal is mainly based on the concept of reuse over recycling to reduce waste and promote net zero. This scheme comprises a 12-week consultation on...
India's imported aluminium scrap prices declined by USD 30-40 per tonne W-o-W, primarily due to a downward trend in London Metal Exchange (LME) prices. Despite strong demand and ongoing supply constraints, prices continued to fall as subdued trading activity during the festive week limited any...
