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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Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has reportedly planned to invest NOK 180 million in developing a state-of-the-art aluminium scrap sorting facility at its recycling plant in Wrexham, UK. As per the report, the facility will be able to source and sort over 30,000...
In the heart of Middlesbrough, a glimmer of hope emerges for Cupral Group as a new deal breathes life into the troubled metal recycling company. Despite facing recent financial turbulence, the firm has found a lifeline, safeguarding the livelihoods of 30 employees. Established in 2018, Cupral...
Around 200,000 vehicles in the Estonian traffic register have destroyed, lost, or suspended registrations. Starting in 2025, owners of these vehicles may be required to pay motor vehicle tax. However, the Ministry of Climate has proposed a bill to exempt individuals who have vehicles with unknown...
Delving into the heart of sustainable aluminium production, Hydro unveils an enigmatic project with its latest investment of NOK 240 million in a cutting-edge recycling facility nestled near its primary aluminium plant in Høyanger. Mayor of Høyanger - Petter Sortland, Executive Vice President of...
On April 18, 2024, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries announced that it rebranded its name and logo after over 35 years since it came into existence. It is now known as The Recycled Materials Association (ReMA). The news came after the association unveiled its new name and logo during the...
Four prominent flat-rolled aluminium manufacturers, members of the European Aluminium Packaging Group (EAPG)—Constellium, Elval, Novelis, and Speira—have agreed to collaborate on a standardisation initiative to enhance the recycled content levels of beverage cans. This initiative is geared towards...
Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy giant Hydro has partnered with a team of esteemed designers to showcase the innovative potential of Hydro CIRCAL 100R at Milan Design Week 2024. This event marks a significant milestone in sustainable design, as Hydro CIRCAL 100R stands as the first...
Norsk Hydro ASA, the world’s leading Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, has reportedly incorporated a recycling unit in its Ardal primary aluminium smelter in Norway. As per the report, the company has invested NOK 100 million in deploying a recycling technology, as an effort to...
Global sensor-based sorting technology provider TOMRA Recycling will further strengthen its position as a leader in resource recovery when it reveals its latest technology portfolio at IFAT 2024 (13-17 May in Munich, Germany). TOMRA's experts will be on stand B6.339/438 to highlight the company's...
Sparklo, the global leader in AI-driven cleantech solutions, has achieved a remarkable milestone in its endeavour to revolutionise recycling and advance sustainability in the UAE. In just over a year since its inception, Sparklo has successfully deployed 170 Reverse Vending Machines (RVMs), aptly...
According to the US Census Bureau survey, the United States aluminium scrap exports initiated the year 2024 with an annual decline of 5,000 tonnes or 3.13 per cent, reaching 155,000 tonnes. In January 2023, the United States aluminium scrap exports amounted to 160,000 tonnes. The year-on-year drop...
In the bustling city of Vienna, an ambitious initiative has taken root, heralding a new dawn for sustainable production and reuse of aluminium. The RecAL (Recycling technologies for circular ALuminium) project, funded by HORIZON EUROPE, stands as a beacon of innovation in the quest for a circular...
According to China customs data, China's total aluminium scrap imports from January to February 2024 amounted to 289,000 tonnes, reflecting an annual hike of 19.2 per cent. In individual months, the imports stood at 171,000 tonnes and 118,000 tonnes, respectively, experiencing a significant rise of...
Recycling enthusiasts across the UK and Ireland are celebrating as two remarkable groups receive national recognition for their outstanding contributions to aluminium can recycling. The not-for-profit organisation, Every Can Counts, awarded the prestigious Green Can Award to Aluminium Can Recyclers...
The spot prices for Aluminium ADC12 alloy ingot, equivalent to automobile grade, saw a modest rise of INR 2,000 per tonne to reach INR 213,000 per tonne week-on-week (w-o-w) exw Delhi, excluding GST. In the current market, firm offers are noted in Delhi and Chennai at INR 182,000-183,000 per tonne....
Mentos, one of the most innovative candy brands globally, has extended its hands in collaboration with VML and Dartmouth University to launch the 'WIFI Refresh' campaign aimed at improving internet speed for Brazilians. The campaign is based on a study conducted by Dartmouth University, which found...
Imported aluminium scrap prices in India increased slightly, bolstered by the rising trend in LME (London Metal Exchange) futures prices and persistent supply shortages. As reported, the three-month LME price stood at around $2,375 per tonne, marking a 2.4 per cent increase compared to the previous...
The Mancomunidad Association of town halls in the western Costa del Sol has unveiled plans to recycle used coffee capsules, a growing environmental concern in recent years. Partnering with recycling company Urbaser and non-profit organisation Arecafé, the initiative aims to address the exponential...
