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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In the pursuit of a greener tomorrow, Tetra Pak has ignited a €40 million investment blaze to propel carton recycling in Europe. This visionary move unveils four remarkable projects, each a beacon illuminating the path toward a circular economy. Tetra Pak joins forces with Axjo Group in Sweden,...
India is witnessing a surge in imported aluminium prices this week driven by several factors, including a notable increase in futures, limited availability of material, and a positive shift in demand. Across various grades of aluminium scrap, prices have risen by approximately $25-35/t w-o-w....
Latvia, a country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia, has announced its achievement of an 80 per cent return rate since it launched a deposit return system (DRS) for drink container recycling made of aluminium, plastic or glass. Latvia launched a deposit return system (DRS) on February...
Qcells, a prominent player in the U.S. solar panel manufacturing landscape, has forged a unique partnership with SOLARCYCLE, a cutting-edge solar recycling firm, ushering in a new era of sustainability. This collaboration is not only the first of its kind but also holds immense promise for the...
Day three of the 11th International Material Recycling Conference unfolded with a symphony of voices echoing the challenges and triumphs of the aluminium industry. Dhawal Shah, Sr Vice President of MRAI and Partner at Metco Ventures LLP, took centre stage, vividly painting India's rapidly growing...
SOLARCYCLE, a pioneering solar recycling company, has unveiled its cutting-edge headquarters in Mesa, Arizona. This strategic location is set to become a hub for innovation, housing a state-of-the-art research lab poised to propel the company's technologies forward. The implications are not only...
Tesem harnesses the distinctive properties of aluminium to meet the demanding durability and aesthetic requirements established by luxury perfume and cosmetics brands. They are teaming up with Constellium, the Spanish conglomerate that endeavours to reduce the carbon footprint linked with its...
Barry Salisbury, a native of Wrexham, has been named the new managing director of Hydro's aluminium recycling plant located in Wrexham, UK. Assuming his position in January 2024, Barry will transition from his previous role as operations manager at the same recycling facility. He takes over the...
Lidl, the widely known supermarket chain became the first to introduce reverse vending machines (RVM) in its Glasgow stores, allowing customers to receive five pence per container returned without any limit on the number of items. This initiative by Lidl, spanning all 21 stores in the city, will...
Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) in the automobile sector saw M-o-M surge in aluminium ADC12 alloy ingot prices, climbing by INR 6,000 per tonne to reach INR 204,000 per tonne, excluding GST, at the ex-works (exw) Delhi rate. Meanwhile, spot prices for ADC12 alloy ingots increased by INR...
The Indian market for imported aluminium scrap has experienced a recent price decline, attributed to a drop in futures despite constrained material availability. Prices across all grades of aluminium scrap have notably decreased by as much as $140 per tonne on a week-over-week basis. As per...
During the week ending on February 2, 2024, base metals prices experienced a significant downturn on the London Metal Exchange (LME), with three-month aluminium futures dropping by 1.8 per cent to $2,233 per tonne, while nickel settled at $16,235 per tonne, marking a 3.3 per cent decrease....
Tesem leverages the unique qualities of aluminium to fulfil the durability and aesthetic standards set by luxury perfume and cosmetics brands. Collaborating with Constellium, the Spanish group aims to minimize the carbon footprint associated with its production of packaging components....
Sohar Aluminium (SA) held Oman’s first ‘Aluminium Recycling Forum 2024: Forging the future,’ under the patronage of His Excellency Dr Abdullah bin Ali Al Amri, Chairman of Environment Authority, at JW Mariott Hotel, Muscat. The Forum, which was supported by the Environment Authority, marked a...
Alupro, the Aluminium Packaging Organisation, has just been announced as the latest sponsor for the upcoming Letsrecycle Communications Conference, scheduled at the Hallam Centre in London on February 7th. This conference serves as a gathering for waste management professionals from diverse local...
A new recycling technique is doing rounds in the market, capable of giving a new life to broken bicycle frames, used car parts, and twisted aluminium mesh in the form of door and window frames. The US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Washington has developed a...
Australia is at the forefront of global solar adoption, boasting over 3.3 million households equipped with rooftop solar panels. However, the initial wave of installations is now ageing, and the first set of panels is approaching the end of their operational life. This has led to projections by...
After the recent launch of the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in the Republic of Ireland, a new study conducted by recycling non-profit organisation Every Can Counts has unveiled that nearly 29 per cent of individuals in Ireland need more confidence in understanding how to utilise the program...
