Germany’s aluminium scrap trade showed signs of recovery in the first half of 2026, with exports to the world reaching 616,000 tonnes, up 4.58 per cent from 589,000 tonnes in H1 2025. The increase was even more pronounced against the second half of 2025, with H1 2026 shipments rising 7.50 per cent...
Emirates Global Aluminium has completed its acquisition of an 80 per cent stake in Italy's Eco Green, strengthening its aluminium scrap collection, sorting and recycling network across Europe. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is expanding its aluminium recycling business in Europe with the completed...
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Investments in the recycling industry can facilitate the recovery and reuse of valuable resources from waste materials . This reduces the strain on natural resources and promotes sustainable practices crucial for long-term environmental and economic sustainability. Increased investment can lead to...
Spot prices for India's aluminium alloy ADC12 ingot declined by INR 3,000 per tonne, now standing at INR 216,000 per tonne week-on-week exw Delhi NCR. As per BigMint's latest assessment, tense scrap prices also saw a decrease, reaching INR 185,000 per tonne ex-Delhi, marking a weekly decline of INR...
In collaboration with TankE GmbH and the City of Cologne, Rheinmetall is embarking on a pilot initiative to evaluate curb chargers in public traffic zones. This project aims to integrate and field-test Rheinmetall's curb charger technology within urban environments. The primary goal is to assess...
Alucop's visionary pursuit of environmental stewardship takes tangible form with the inauguration of its cutting-edge recycling facility in Berrechid. Strategically nestled within Morocco's bustling industrial zone, this plant epitomises the synergy between industry and ecology. Alucop's plant is...
The US Geological Survey's latest data showed the United States’ domestic primary aluminium production trended down during the first two months of 2024, while scrap recovery surged suggesting the country's constant shift to recycled aluminium from the primary metal. Image courtesy: USGS Scrap...
Sortera Technologies, Inc. recently announced the appointment of Curt Sacks as its senior vice president and CFO. With almost thirty years of experience across public and private sectors, Curt brings a wealth of financial and leadership expertise to Sortera. His primary focus will be guiding the...
Alupro recently unveiled an updated iteration of its groundbreaking Aluminium Manifesto on April 30th. First introduced in 2022, this manifesto serves as a comprehensive blueprint representing the perspectives of the aluminium packaging industry. It delineates essential reforms to establish a...
Emirates Global Aluminium, the world's largest 'premium aluminium' producer, today announced the completion of the acquisition of Leichtmetall Aluminium Giesserei Hannover GmbH. EGA announced its intention in March to acquire Leichtmetall from Leichtmetall Holding GmbH, a subsidiary of an...
To meet the increasing demands encountered when sorting fine-grain bulk material, STEINERT is expanding its range of sensor sorting systems with the addition of UniSort Finealyse+, a higher-performing version of its established UniSort Finealyse sensor sorting system . This new machine was...
The global heavy metal industry is undergoing a significant transformation. It is prioritising the use of recycled materials to eradicate carbon emissions and promote sustainable practices. In response to escalating environmental concerns and climate volatility, international heavy metal brands are...
EOS has unveiled an unconventional initiative aimed at minimising material waste and reducing carbon emissions. This comprehensive program encompasses the launch of a polymer take-back program alongside the incorporation of recycled feedstock into its Aluminium AISi10Mg, reinforcing EOS's...
Marking a landmark collaboration that echoes the spirit of innovation and environmental stewardship, Sohar Aluminium and Oman Aluminium Processing Industries (OAPIL) have recently formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This strategic alliance unveiled amidst the esteemed Oman...
Andrea Sarmiento, a Colombian entrepreneur based in Brunswick Heads, has turned her passion for sustainable fashion into a thriving business. Through her brand DeLata, she crafts handbags and necklaces from recycled aluminium pull tabs, transforming waste into wearable art. The core of Andrea's...
Last week, on April 25th, the UK government made a significant announcement regarding the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for drinks containers. They revealed that the scheme's implementation would be postponed until October 2027. Alongside this postponement, DEFRA disclosed several decisions regarding...
On Earth Day, a new drop-off point was unveiled at 1301 Beaubien St. in Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, offering a convenient way to recycle aluminium cans and bottles. This Consignaction Centre, the first of many planned for Montreal Island and across the province, is equipped with recycling machines...
The Aerosol Recycling Initiative, a collaboration between the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Household and Commercial Products Association (HCPA), unveils its strategic white paper aiming to propel aerosol recycling in the US to new heights. By 2030, the initiative aims to boost the...
This week, India's imported aluminium scrap market saw a notable uptick, buoyed by the positive trajectory of LME futures prices, which surged by $50 per tonne week-over-week (W-o-W) to hit $2600 per tonne. As of the latest report, the three-month LME price stood at approximately $2,600 per tonne,...
RUSAL, one of the world's largest aluminium producers, has successfully supplied rolling slabs containing recycled content to a longstanding partner. This supply comes in response to increasing demand for sustainable aluminium products, particularly within the food and beverage sector. The...
