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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On January 24, spot primary aluminium prices fell by RMB 10 per tonne compared to the previous trading day, with SMM A00 spot aluminium closing at RMB 20,190 per tonne. Aluminium scrap market quotations fluctuated rangebound following aluminium prices. In the short term, the fundamentals remained...
Aluminium recycling goes beyond sustainability; it serves as a key catalyst for economic growth, enhances supply chain resilience, and supports environmental responsibility. And talking about recycling, Novelis, the global leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, is leading the way in end-of-life...
The grocery aisle is a kaleidoscope of colourful packaging crafted to grab the attention of the buyers and entice them to make a purchase. Be it aluminium cans, bottles, and other materials, the packaging story doesn't end once it is opened and recycled; the real story begins when the material...
A new campaign promoting metal packaging recycling has been introduced by Leicestershire County Council. In a bid to improve recycling rates, households across the county are being encouraged to recycle their metal packaging including food and drink cans, aluminium wrapping foil and foil trays, as...
Alupro has unveiled an engaging new initiative aimed at raising consumer awareness about best practices for recycling aluminium packaging. Launched on January 6 and running through March, the digital campaign features a series of creative, eye-catching videos shared across TikTok, Instagram, and...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India witnessed an uptrend w-o-w, with fluctuations of up to 1.7 per cent, amid recovery demand post-New Year holidays. Amid a rise in London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices, certain scrap grades reported supply shortages. BigMint's benchmark assessment for...
The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) and the European Recycling Industries Confederation (EuRIC) reportedly wrote letters to the European Union, cautioning potential threats to the European domestic scrap industry if protectionist measures are taken in response to the appeal by the European...
Today, spot primary aluminium rose by RMB 140 per tonne compared to the previous trading day, with SMM A00 spot price closing at RMB 20,340 per tonne. Aluminium scrap market quotations mainly followed the upward trend. In the short term, the fundamentals remain tight on the supply side, and reverse...
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest industrial company in the UAE outside of oil and gas and the world’s leading producer of premium aluminium, has announced the completion of civil works for the expansion project at its U.S. recycling subsidiary, Spectro Alloys. Source- EGA webiste...
The deposit for PET and aluminium beverage containers is expected to rise, encouraging consumers to sort materials correctly to benefit the climate and the environment. Returpack, the Swedish DRS company, will raise the deposits on all packaging: from SEK 1 to SEK 2 for aluminium cans and small PET...
The aluminium recycling industry is stepping into a new era in 2025, driven by ambitious projects announced and commenced in 2024 that combine innovation, sustainability, and community impact. From high-tech facilities to grassroots initiatives, these efforts are reshaping the way we recycle this...
On Monday, January 13, Norsk Hydro announced it would purchase the remaining shares in Hydrovolt from the Swedish battery developer and recycler Northvolt AB for NOK 78 million. Following the acquisition, Hydro will gain full ownership in Hydrovolt, a battery-recycling joint venture between Hydro...
The aluminium industry must cut its emissions intensity by 30 per cent by 2030 and 9 per cent by 2050 compared to 2022 levels to align with the International Aluminum Institute’s (IAI) 1.5-degree benchmark. To achieve this, absolute carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions for aluminium (both primary and...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India dropped by up to 2.5 per cent w-o-w, mirroring a decline in London Metal Exchange (LME) levels. However, certain scrap grades held firm w-o-w amid reports of supply shortages. BigMint's benchmark assessment for Tense scrap originating from the UAE stood at...
MIT engineers have developed a nanofiltration process that enhances aluminium production efficiency while minimising hazardous waste. This innovative method processes waste from aluminium plants, recovering aluminium ions that would otherwise be lost in the effluent stream. Image Source - MIT...
Across Europe, Deposit Return Systems (DRS) are instrumental in advancing a circular economy for packaging. A collaborative effort involving producers, retailers, the government, and the operator RetuRO yields impressive results in Romania. Results of the DRS Launched in December 2023, Romania's...
The latest data from the US Geological Survey reflects a shift in the market dynamics for aluminium scrap in Thailand and Malaysia. Thailand, which usually happens to be the third-largest aluminium scrap importer from the United States, ranked second in September, beating Malaysia’s import volume....
Aluminium dross is a by-product formed during the melting and processing of aluminium. When aluminium is in its molten state, it undergoes oxidation on the surface, forming a ‘skin-like’ layer known as dross. In the past, aluminium dross was disposed of in landfills, a practice deemed hazardous to...
