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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Kids or young minds are significantly more likely to value the environment and recycle their old metal packaging in the future if they are guided and educated about recycling packaging materials like aluminium. With this view, local children from around the East of England attended a special event earlier this week to learn about the advantages of recycling metal packaging like aluminium. The event, hosted by Tata Steel's Eleanor Shorland, reviewed the recycling process and provided practical tips on separating packaging at the kerbside. The session was followed by the launch of a new recycling campaign by RECAP, the waste partnership between Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Aluminium is a nonferrous metal that can be indefinitely recycled since it retains its original properties when...
Alustar chose TOMRA's new generation X-TRACT™ for high-purity aluminium sorting in its production facility in Türkiye to produce secondary aluminium billet from aluminium scrap. In late 2022, Alustar, a well-established smelter in the Karadeniz Ereğli Organized Industrial Zone in Zonguldak, Türkiye, invested in a new facility to produce aluminium billets with high-quality recycled content. The new plant is the first one to use TOMRA's new generation X-TRACT™ machine in Türkiye and has the highest production capacity. TOMRA’s new generation X-TRACT™ Zafer Çakır, Director of the Board, provided an outline of the company’s goals and how they work towards them: “All our work is based on our knowledge and experience that has been passed on for generations. For 35 years, our family has been...
Aluminium, also referred to as the “wonder metal”, is going through some significant events in India’s scrap market. The market trend seems to be bullish for the time being as it has been observed that the price of India’s imported scrap aluminium of all segments is increasing. The price was elevated by up to $100 per tonne W-o-W. Given this fact, traffic in the aluminium market has grown considerably, leading to better trade activity. The buyers of the northern region are initiating moderate to low deals. On the contrary, importers of the western part are more prone towards making prospective deals exhibiting hope for the future. This depicted a heterogeneous buying pattern. It should be taken into consideration that the heavy downpour in the northern regions is causing a great struggle...
It is a globally recognized fact that Artificial intelligence (AI) has jolted each and every aspect around us – all the functions have been transformed to a great extent, and knowledge has taken one definitive step towards democratization. AL Circle has been publishing these recent developments on its website with the help of periodic columns (AL Tech) or blogs. Out of the many fields which are the front-runners of the digital transformation journey with the use of AI, recruitment is a prominent one. Like many other industries, the world of Aluminium is also increasingly relying on AI tools for driving recruitment. The requirements of manpower in the aluminium industry: Like any other industry, the aluminium world tries to obtain access to the best of the talents. The usage and production...
Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, and thyssenkrupp Materials Services, the biggest mill-independent materials distributor and service provider in the Western world with a distinctive portfolio of innovative digital supply chain solutions, have formed a partnership to increase end-of-vehicle-life recycling and availability of valuable secondary materials that can be recovered from automobiles at the end of the consumer-use cycle. Through the joint development of a digital platform called the Automotive Circularity Platform (ACP), the companies seek to digitalize the market for secondary materials recovered from end-of-life vehicles and increase its transparency by creating an ecosystem with the common...
The Bank of Ireland (BoI) has been named the financial partner of Re-turn, Ireland's new national Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The plan intends to increase beverage container recycling by charging a modest, refundable charge for each aluminium cans or plastic bottle. Polyethylene Terephthalate plastic bottles, as well as aluminium and steel cans ranging in size from 150ml to 3 litres, would be included in the plan. " Supporting the green transition is a really key part of Bank of Ireland's sustainability strategy so we are thrilled to play a role in helping Re-turn deliver this important Scheme that will benefit households and communities across the country. This transaction highlights Bank of Ireland's commitment to providing meaningful debt financing in support of important...
High cutting precision, lower wear and reduced energy consumption. These three features make the machine conceived and designed by GME, in partnership with Bosch Rexroth, a one-of-a-kind item. GME, the acronym for Gianni Mori Engineering, is a company based in Monza with a technical division in Voghera. Maurizio Mori, GME Marketing and Sales Manager, said, “We are active in two main sectors - aluminium recycling and lead battery recycling - and we create, design and draw machines and even entire lines in-house”. “We outsource our production - he adds, through a rigid control chain that fully covers the management of approximately 280 suppliers we resort to, in order to ensure the highest quality at all times.” GME's way of working allows the company extreme flexibility, a condition that...
Aluminium's use in mobile phones, laptops, and other electronic devices has increased due to its lightweight and durable properties. However, producing aluminium from raw materials is energy-intensive and contributes to greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling aluminium from electronic waste (e-waste) helps conserve natural resources and significantly lowers the carbon footprint associated with aluminium production. Here's how recycling aluminium from electronic devices can lower the CO2 footprint: Energy Savings: Recycling aluminium requires significantly less energy compared to producing it from raw materials. The energy savings can be as high as 95%, translating to a considerable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions associated with energy generation. Reduced Mining and Processing:...
Jamestrong, a leading Australasian can manufacturer with plants in Taree, is teaming up with the UNSW Centre for Sustainable Materials Research and Technology (SMaRT@UNSW) to produce aerosol cans using the University's recycling technologies. The partnership aims to utilise any kind of daily and basic post-consumer scrap as a raw material for making aerosol cans, like contact lens casing or food packaging. Making aerosol cans out of aluminium post-consumer scrap takes only 12 hours. Jamestrong is targeting to have the recycling process fully operational by the end of 2024 after trial and error process offsite and real testing at the big factory. This project is expected to boost 20 per cent of workforce at Jamestrong's Taree plant, benefitting the domestic economy and employment....
World primary aluminium production in the second quarter of 2023 ended June 30, amounted to 17.259 million tonnes, up by 1.8 per cent from 16.953 million tonnes in Q1 2023, found the International Aluminium Institute survey. On an annual basis, the output in 1Q2023 edged an increase of 1.06 per cent from 17.078 million tonnes. In the entire first half of 2023, world primary aluminium output totalled 34.212 million tonnes – 1.81 per cent more than 33.605 million tonnes a year ago. Meanwhile, the world’s primary aluminium production in June 2023 stood 3.11 per cent less M-o-M at 5.699 million tonnes compared to 5.882 million tonnes. However, on a year-on-year calculation, the output was found 0.85 per cent higher than 5.651 million tonnes. In China, primary aluminium output during June 2023...
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto and the Giampaolo Group, founded over 50 years ago in Toronto, Ontario, with a distinct focus on the recycling industry, have agreed to form a joint venture to manufacture and market recycled aluminium products. The transaction reflects the joint venture partners' commitment to meeting the increasing demand for low-carbon aluminium as a critical material in the energy transition. As per the agreement, Rio Tinto is set to purchase 50 per cent ownership of Giampaolo Group's wholly-owned Matalco business for $700 million, subject to standard closing adjustments. Matalco is a prominent manufacturer of top-tier recycled aluminium billet and slab products. With seven facilities—six in the United States and one in Canada—Matalco boasts an impressive...
Edward River Council announced that kerbside recycling will be restarted in Deniliquin beginning next year. The waste will be routed via many manual and automated sorting stations, where it will be divided into distinct waste streams such as aluminium, plastic (many kinds), paper, steel, cardboard, and glass. As Edward River Council officially advances towards the state-mandated three-bin trash collection system, it will be implemented with a separate food organics waste collection. The third container is for all-purpose rubbish. At its meeting on Tuesday, the council approved the system, which would move recycling and organics away from landfill. The new service will cost an extra $150 per home yearly, which will be established in cooperation with the community on next year's budget. Cr...
In 2022, the global aluminium industry generated a substantial volume of aluminium dross. Out of which, around 65-70% were collected and processed in different in-house facilities of aluminium companies and third-party recycling facilities. The reason behind this is the rising concern for sustainability and environment-friendliness, which has piqued the interest of the aluminium sector in dross recovery and utilization. When aluminium is molten, it oxidises on the surface, resulting in the creation of a 'skin-like' coating known as dross. It is a byproduct created during the melting and processing of aluminium. Previously, aluminium dross was disposed of in landfills, which was considered dangerous to the environment. Furthermore, important aluminium and other components were lost in...
In 1995, Xian Huan-Tai Technology and Development Co ., Ltd. was established after being approached by American customers to provide castings. AL CircleBiz has enlisted the company on the world’s first aluminium B2B platform to open a greater market for the Chinese dross press producer. Recognizing the potential of the Chinese manufacturing industry, the company worked diligently to establish process control systems and a positive mindset among employees, resulting in the production of high-quality products and increased business. Over time, the company developed a range of products for alumina and aluminium production and processing, including dross pans, slag bins, drain pans, bath pans, skim pots, sow moulds, and ingot moulds. The company also recognized the importance of durable...
Tetra Pak and Axjo Group are working together to explore the possibility of constructing a new recycling plant specifically for the polyAl layers found in carton packaging. This plant would have the capability of recycling up to 10,000 tonnes of material annually. PolyAl layers, made from a combination of polymer and aluminium, are commonly used in carton packaging to protect the product by acting as a barrier against oxygen and humidity. Axjo Group is already in the business of recycling these layers from Tetra Pak packaging and repurposing them for use in the wire and cable industry, as well as for 3D printing spools. The project will require a collaborative investment of up to €24 million and is part of a larger industry-wide trend towards greater investment in the EU's capacity for...
On Tuesday, July 18, the Louisiana Office of State Parks and Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser launched the Let Louisiana Shine Park Recycling Program to offer visitors of Bouge Chitto, Fairview-Riverside, Fontainebleau and Tickfaw state parks a new way to recycle aluminium cans and #1 PET plastic bottles. The visitors will have to dispose of the cans and bottles in designated blue bins, which representatives from the Let Louisiana Shine Park Recycling Program will collect, sort, and remove trash contamination. The cans will be collected on a bi-weekly basis. After collection and sorting, cans and bottles will head to recycling facilities. Nungesser is hopeful about the reducing amount of recyclable material entering landfills.
On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) visited Novelis, a facility specialising in aluminium rolling and recycling in Fairmont. Her stay was full of discussions with the company's leadership regarding policies related to recycling and tax, such as the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2023 and the American Investment in Manufacturing (AIM) Act. Senator Capito is optimistic that these policies can make the industry more efficient and provide innovative alternatives to market discrepancies. Senator Capito exclaimed: "It was great to get a firsthand look at the creative ways Novelis is working to provide innovative solutions to the recycling, aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets in West Virginia and discuss different approaches to make the industry more...
Recycling aluminium holds the potential to create a more sustainable and environment-friendly atmosphere. As a result, companies and regions worldwide are doing their bit to bring a sustainable environmental difference. Since April, the Cardiff region of the United Kingdom has managed to recycle 1.6 tonnes of aluminium and other coffee pods from over 2,600 residences. The coffee pods collected by the new service will be recycled in the UK, with the aluminium and plastic used to build new items such as packaging and automotive components, and the coffee grinds used to generate renewable energy and soil improver. The new programme enables families to join Podback so that the council may collect coffee pods from people's homes at no cost to the taxpayer to continue increasing the city's...
