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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The Aluminium Association of India has reportedly asked for the immediate implementation of a 10 per cent customs duty on aluminium scrap imports to safeguard the domestic metal industry from low-quality scrap dumping. According to the apex body representing aluminium producers, the current 2.5 per cent customs duty on aluminium scrap has led to a rise in overall aluminium imports by 24 per cent from the previous financial year, resulting in a forex outgo of US$7 billion or INR 56,291 crore. The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has pointed out that India has emerged as the dumping ground of foreign scrap. “Given that foreign scrap is not governed by quality standards, it presents significant safety and environmental risks. In response, AAI has sought a duty of 10 per cent on scrap...
The world of acquired habits is quite interesting. Due to one habit of yours, an entire industry, from the ideation of products to the procurement of raw materials and the disposal of used goods, comes into existence. Though some habits are harmful to your health, there are a few that have mild effects after a prolonged period of use, not only on you but also on the environment. Then again, what is more delightful than a cup of freshly brewed coffee when you wake up to win the race against time every morning? Moreover, the opening of themed cafés and the need to have an Instagrammable social life are urging youngsters to take up coffee drinking so that a particular lifestyle can be elucidated. Also, coffee is synonymous with big business meetings and office gigs. The drink has wild...
Every Can Counts Greece (Kathe Kouti Metrai) has launched a pilot campaign in partnership with the Municipality of Antiparos to assess citizen participation and return rates within the context of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The campaign has been launched at Antiparos Island, educating people about the importance of aluminium recycling. Simultaneously, it also functions as an educational platform, informing people about separate collecting and the vast potential of aluminium cans recycling. Two Pure Smart Crushers machines, built by the Finnish firm Pure Recycle, have been deployed on the island as part of the project's first phase. Aluminium is a valuable material not belonging to the general waste bin. Compared to primary manufacture, aluminium cans save 95 per cent of energy costs...
As per reports, the Indian imported aluminium scrap market has lately experienced an increasing trend in pricing, indicating a jump in futures contracts and price changes made by key industry participants. However, domestic demand has remained low, mostly due to the upcoming Diwali vacations.Significantly, there exists a substantial disparity in pricing, amounting to around $50-60 per tonne, between the proposed rates for Taint Tabor (TT) cut and sheared 7-8 per cent attachment and Zorba 94/4. Furthermore, there has been a need for more solid bids in this regard. According to industry players, there is a consensus that the trade of scrap material from Malaysia is now not feasible for the Indian market. This has led sellers to investigate alternate markets that provide more advantageous...
The can-collecting campaign organised by Vigo County CASA has surpassed initial projections, resulting in an overwhelming number of aluminium cans collected. As a consequence, Sugar Creek Scrap has reached its capacity for accepting more cans until the year 2023. The initiation of the can collecting began on July 10th. According to CASA's statement in July, the objective was to amass 300,000 aluminium cans, resulting in an approximate gift of $5,000 to the programme. But in reality, the campaign has managed to collect more than expected, as a result of which they have two 30-yard metal containers full of aluminium cans and more on the ground. "There has to be over a million cans. We currently have two, 30-yard metal containers full and more on the ground. It is exciting to see the...
The world-renowned aluminium beverage can makers Crown Holdings (Crown) and Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) have joined hands to fund a new grant for can-capture equipment at two assorted material recovery facilities (MRF) in San Jose and Elkhart. It is estimated that this latest installation will be fundamental in capturing almost 20 million used aluminium cans per year. MRFs are recycling hubs where end-of-life trash items are brought for sorting and recycling purposes, and it has been forecasted that the cans captured would amount to US$325,000 in value. The recycling stream will save energy required to power over nine hundred U.S. abodes each year. AMP and Crown have generously funded six grants, including two new ones, as part of their collaborative program with The Recycling...
Budweiser Brewing Co APAC Ltd, the largest beer company in the Asia-Pacific in respect to sales revenue, has reportedly launched a 'Can-to-Can' recycling programme in China to boost the activity of aluminium cans recycling. The objective is to increase the use of recycled aluminium in cans to reach the goal of reducing carbon emissions by 35 per cent by 2025. Budweiser APAC initiated the recycling programme last week at its brewery in Putian, East China's Fujian Province. Jan Clysner, vice president for sustainability and procurement at Budweiser, said the company would augment its recycling efforts and support China to attain dual carbon goals and net-zero targets by 2040. "By focusing on aluminum cans recycling and a closed-loop system, we are setting the stage for more sustainable...
Lancaster City Council is launching a new coffee pod recycling scheme in collaboration with Podback to assist citizens in recycling old coffee pods. The coffee pod recycling programme, implemented in collaboration with Podback, a non-profit recycling business, aligns with the council's dedication to waste reduction, enhanced recycling efforts, resource conservation, and the promotion of material reuse. By joining up for free on the Podback website, residents can recycle their plastic and aluminium coffee pods at home. They will then be given two rolls of Podback recycling bags (26 bags total, or a six-month supply) and instructions on utilising the programme. When the bags are packed, householders place them on top of one of their recycling bins on their regular recycling collection day....
Ipswich Borough Council has installed eight new bins at the Ipswich Town Centre devoted to aluminium cans and plastic bottle recycling, thanks to the #InTheLoop grant money. The new type of bins, installed in Autumn 2023, are part of an on-street recycling effort with eye-catching designs to encourage homeowners and tourists to recycle plastic bottles and cans in their portion of the dual bin - with the other section for all other garbage. The eight pairs of novel specialised receptacles may be located near Tavern Street, Westgate Street, and Carr Street. To avoid contamination, it is recommended that all other forms of garbage, such as coffee cups and crisp packets, be disposed of in the general waste part of these bins. It is crucial to prioritise aluminium cans and plastic recycling in...
Gränges announced establishing a joint venture with Shandong Innovation Group (SIG) on March 31, 2023 , to construct a recycling and casting facility in the hydroelectricity-abundant province of Yunnan, China. This collaborative project, aligning with Gränges' commitment to sustainability, safety, and quality, has now obtained the essential approvals for its realization. Jörgen Rosengren, the CEO of Gränges, said, “This is an essential step in our Navigate plan for sustainable growth. Partnering with SIG will bring us a big step closer to climate neutrality by 2040 and further increase our sourcing of sustainably produced metal and energy, ultimately creating more value for our customers.” The joint venture has successfully secured access to environmentally friendly primary aluminium...
Panda Ireland, a subsidiary of the Beauparc group, has made significant progress in their aluminium recycling efforts at their Ballymount materials recycling facility (MRF) by implementing four advanced robots. These robots have proven to be a game-changer by delivering numerous benefits, including significant time and cost savings. Of particular significance is the aluminium-line robot's ability to automate tasks that have greatly reduced labour expenses. The robot's ability to pick consistently and continuously across both shifts has resulted in a considerable reduction in labour costs. Moreover, the residual-line robot has taken on the responsibility of recovering beverage cartons that were previously overlooked and not chosen for resale, thus increasing productivity while reducing...
Benfleet Scrap Co. Ltd, a scrap metal recycling specialist based in Essex, southeast England, has reportedly secured the latest and most advanced metal sorting equipment from TOMRA, called the X-TRACT™ unit, for its new metal recycling plant in Benfleet. The new plant in Benfleet is one of the three sites owned by the ferrous and non-ferrous metal merchant. The plant, worth £2 million, began its operations in early 2023. It currently processes aluminium profile and taint tabor scrap at high throughputs without affecting product quality. Tomra’s latest advanced technology, X-TRACT™ unit, is able to sort aluminium from heavy metals. Designed with a high-powered top-mounted x-ray source and DUOLINE™ sensor, the technology can detect and separate objects based on atomic density, delivering...
To enhance aluminium recycling at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Ball Aluminium Cups and Denver Arts & Venues have announced the installation of a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) on the Top Plaza. The machine went live at Red Rocks on October 2, 2023, and will remain there until November 12, 2023. Since 2021, Ball Aluminium Cups has been an official sustainability partner of Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver Arts & Venues, providing sustainable drinkware that has helped attendees avoid millions of single-use cans, cups, and bottles. "Installing the Reverse Vending Machine at Red Rocks brings many of Ball's priorities to life – incentivising recycling, educating consumers about aluminium's sustainable properties, and driving change through entertainment events. Interacting with the RVM will...
The Recycling Partnership (TRP), headquartered in Washington, has conferred 2023 Aluminium Can Capture Grants upon four recycling facility operators as part of its Aluminium Recycling Initiative. This strategic effort is dedicated to enhancing the collection and recycling of aluminium cans, contributing to sustainable environmental practices. GreenWaste of San Jose, California, Pioneer Recycling of Tacoma, Washington, RDS of Portsmouth, Virginia; and Recycling Works, a committed company in Elkhart, Indiana, are among the award recipients. These awards recognize their dedication to improving the collection and recycling of aluminium cans, advancing the cause of sustainability and responsible resource management in their regions. The organization stated, "Aluminium recycling is a natural...
The recent dynamics in the Indian market for aluminium ADC12 alloy ingots and scrap metals have resulted in numerous notable developments. This week, the price of ADC12 alloy has stayed steady at INR 184,000 per tonne. Concurrently, the price of tense scrap in the Delhi market has remained steady, at INR 155,000 per tonne exw Delhi. The price stability of tense scrap can be attributed to the market's low demand and adequate supply. This supply and demand balance has kept the tense scrap price around INR 155,000 per tonne. Maruti Suzuki India Limited (MSIL), an esteemed company in the automotive industry, recently decreased its monthly settlement price for ADC12 by INR 7,250 per tonne on a month-to-month (m-o-m) basis. As a result of this price adjustment, ADC12 prices have reached a...
Campaigns, promotions and other programmes educate people about the most important yet easily missed activities in life. One of them is aluminium recycling! Aluminium, one of the widely used metals in various sectors due to its infinitely recyclable properties without losing its original qualities, has made it one of the most in-demand metals. As per AL Circle's recently published report, "Global Aluminium Industry: Key Trends to 2030," global recycled aluminium utilisation was 27.1 million tonnes in 2022 and is likely to exceed 28 million tonnes in 2023. The worldwide demand for recycled aluminium is primarily driven by end-user industries such as packaging, automotive, construction, and electronics. Aluminium is reaching almost all spaces. In this journey, campaigns or activities like...
Canada recorded a substantial rise in aluminium imports during August 2023, indicating a notable shift in the metal market. The total volume of aluminium imports during the said month stood at 894,952 tonnes, flaunting a growth of 21.58 per cent from 736,089 tonnes in July. On a year-on-year calculation, the imports registered a rise of 19 per cent compared to 753,554 tonnes. Brazil, Australia, Guinea, and the United States were the top four suppliers of aluminium to Canada. Brazil led the way by exporting 659,527 tonnes of aluminium products, followed by Australia 88,255 tonnes, Guinea 58,996 tonnes, and the United States 55,539 tonnes. It is to be noted here that Canada’s manufacturing PMI dropped to 48, marking the fourth consecutive month of contraction in Canadian operations. Thus,...
Aluminium recycling is one of the most critical processes in the solar module production industry. With the increasing demand for solar panels and the rapid expansion of the industry, the importance of aluminium recycling has grown significantly. Several companies, including Meyer Burger and LuxChemtech, have entered into partnerships to address this challenge. Together, they aim to establish an industrial-scale recycling process for solar modules that will enable the recovery of valuable raw materials such as aluminium, silicon, silver, and glass. Recycling of aluminium from solar modules not only reduces waste but also conserves energy and natural resources. The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) at Meyer Burger, Katja Tavernaro, remarked: "Meyer Burger is committed to sustainable...
