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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BigMint's latest assessments indicate that Tense scrap from the US stood at $1,925/t, while Wheels from the UK remained stable at $2,425/t, both on a CFR west coast India basis. On the London Metal Exchange (LME), aluminium prices remained largely range-bound, with the benchmark price averaging...
The City of Greenville, Mississippi, launched an aluminium can recycling initiative on April 22, 2025. The programme, in partnership with Every Can Counts, US, Washington and Replenysh, Los Angeles, aims to promote sustainability and increase the recovery of aluminium beverage cans. Image source:...
Industry leaders, environmental specialists, and policymakers convened in Muscat on Tuesday for the second Aluminium Recycling Forum, organised by Sohar Aluminium in partnership with the Environment Authority. The forum hosted two high-level panel discussions that explored the key challenges and...
Rising criminal activities have created tension among Ghana’s scrap dealers, leading to lower returns across the scrap metal industry. This gave a nudge to the scrap dealers to take up the issue to the government with the demand to implement stringent regulation to mitigate the current issue. The...
As the global aluminium industry continues its pursuit of sustainability and resource circularity, AL Circle is proud to announce the launch of the updated version of its industry-focused research report, “Aluminium Dross Processing: A Global Review,” on this year’s Earth Day — a symbolic moment...
Lakeside Auto Recyclers in Carter Lake, Nebraska, is poised to reclaim processing work as 25 per cent tariffs raise the cost of imported metal. Local recyclers say the aluminium levy could redirect business back to their yard, where yard manager Nick Hanson oversees a 60-strong team processing...
As demand for electric vehicles soars, the environmental impact of battery production and disposal is under increasing scrutiny. The 2023 EU Battery Regulation imposes stricter sustainability targets, requiring 50 per cent lithium recovery by 2027 and 80 per cent by 2031. By 2031, minimum recycled...
Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) are a very important step for boosting recycling rates, reducing litter and moving towards a circular economy. Government around the world is taking up actions to promote DRS. In a recent stint, the Goa State Government has announced plans to appoint a dedicated ‘system...
Apple’s effort to source 15 key materials, like aluminium, rare earths and lithium, from recycled or renewable sources is leading to notable cuts in manufacturing emissions. Image source: Apple Aluminium plays a central role in Apple’s sustainability efforts, with the company making significant...
Alupro, the aluminium packaging recycling organisation, is bringing back its popular Easter-themed campaign – ‘Munch, Scrunch, Recycle!’ – for 2025. Aimed at local authorities, the campaign offers a simple way to engage with residents and encourage best practice recycling. Over the next few weeks,...
지속가능한 알루미늄 솔루션을 공급하는 세계 최대 알루미늄 압연 및 재활용 기업 노벨리스가 ‘울산 알루미늄 리사이클 센터’를 준공하고 본격 가동을 시작한다고 밝혔다. 노벨리스가 고베제강과의 합작법인인 ‘울산알루미늄’에 6천5백만 달러를 투자해 건립한 울산 알루미늄 리사이클 센터는 연간 10만톤의 저탄소 알루미늄 시트 잉곳을 생산할 수 있다. 경북 영주에서 아시아 최대 규모의 알루미늄 음료캔 재활용 시설을 운영하고 있는 노벨리스는 울산 알루미늄 리사이클 센터 준공으로 국내에서 연간 약 47만톤의 알루미늄 재활용 생산 능력을 확보하게...
According to the SMM survey, the operating rate of the secondary aluminium industry in March 2025 rebounded significantly by 10.5 percentage points MoM to 43.9 per cent, but declined by 4.4 per cent Y-o-Y. With the fading of holiday factors, increased working days, and seasonal recovery in demand,...
While many countries are retaliating against the United States with counter-tariffs, Thailand is taking a different approach - considering reducing existing taxes on American goods. But why? The goal is to boost imports from the US and, in return, secure a favourable trade deal from the Trump...
Ohio-based aluminium billet and slab manufacturer Matalco Inc. is set to shut down its Canton, Ohio, facility this summer. This announcement is expected to impact the life of 71 employees, with layoffs beginning on June 6 and continuing over a period of up to 90 days. The company produces the...
The role of aircraft recycling in the circular economy Grasping the idea of circular economy in aluminium use The circular economy brings a fresh take on handling resources. It aims to shrink waste and stretch the reuse of materials. For aluminium, this approach packs a punch because the metal can...
ABx Group’s subsidiary, Alcore, is making steady progress on its pilot plant project near the Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Tasmania. The company has partnered with BFluor Chemicals and Kempe Engineering to support this initiative. Regulatory steps are also moving forward, with Alcore receiving...
The Ogun State Government, in partnership with Neveah Limited—an indigenous company—is set to establish an aluminium recycling plant projected to generate over $150 million in annual revenue for the state. According to the company's Chief Executive Officer, Mr Lawal Ibidapo, the facility is also...
Alupro has announced a strategic partnership with the Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee (LARAC), aiming to improve waste management education and increase kerbside recycling rates. Through this collaboration, Alupro seeks to engage with local authorities, share best practices and promote...
