This week, domestic aluminium scrap prices in China remained largely stable, with some slight increases. Although primary aluminium prices rose notably, aluminium scrap struggled to catch up, and the price difference between A00 aluminium and aluminium scrap stayed high. In terms of prices, as of...
The aluminium industry stands at a juncture material quality, recycling capacity, cross-border cooperation, carbon compliance and energy security are falling into a network of interconnectivity. The aluminium supply chain is evolving from simply securing enough metal to securing the right quality,...
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The European Union is one of the largest generators and collectors of aluminium scrap in the world, with over 80 per cent recycling rate. The demand is also robust, with an average annual volume of 8 million tonnes. Yet, the European Union exports 1.2 to 1.3 million tonnes of scrap during a year,...
As electric vehicles and energy storage systems scale globally, a critical challenge has emerged: how to manage millions of batteries at the end of their life cycle. The EU Battery Regulation and similar frameworks are imposing stricter mandates for recycled material content, carbon footprint...
Eco-Products® is introducing a new lineup of beverage cups with compostable, recyclable and reusable options, giving foodservice operators even more ways to reduce waste. The launch includes redesigned World Art™ hot cups made with FSC®-certified paperboard, new aluminium cold cups made with 90 per...
SuperAlloy reported stronger sales of recycled aluminium in May, supported by growing demand from luxury and supercar manufacturers as well as increasing adoption of low-carbon procurement practices across global supply chains. The company said consolidated revenue for May reached USD 20.14...
An old car engine, a stack of used beverage cans, a demolished window frame and even a retired solar panel may look like waste, but across Europe they are increasingly being treated as valuable raw materials. What determines whether they end up in landfill or become high-grade recycled aluminium is...
As Europe accelerates its shift towards a low-carbon economy, aluminium is emerging as a cornerstone material across automotive, renewable energy, packaging and industrial applications. The region is simultaneously pursuing greater recycling, strengthening resource security, advancing circular...
A new trade group representing companies involved in the US secondary aluminium industry has been launched, bringing together businesses from across the country's aluminium recycling and processing value chain. The organisation, called the Secondary Aluminum Coalition for America (SACA), says it...
Schupan Aluminum & Plastic Sales has promoted Matt Webster to vice president and Kevin Roschek to senior director of divisional operations, reinforcing its leadership team as the company continues to expand its aluminium and plastic distribution business. The appointments come as the Kalamazoo,...
Germany's secondary aluminium industry occupies a unique position within the global metals landscape. In a country consuming approximately 2.1 million tonnes of aluminium annually, recycled metal has evolved from a supplementary feedstock into a fundamental pillar of industrial supply. The...
On June 10, Mysteel assessed the average price for domestically-generated #6063 aluminium scrap in South China's Guandong province at RMB 19,650 per tonne (USD 2,901 per tonne), slightly lower by 0.5 per cent on month and unchanged from the end of May. The increasing tax burden incurred by the...
The Baltic Exchange's Dry Bulk Index edged lower on Wednesday, ending a recent run of gains as weaker performance in the Capesize segment put pressure on freight rates. The main index, which tracks shipping costs for dry bulk commodities, fell 47 points, or 1.7 per cent, to 2,771 points. The...
What began as a routine scrap movement operation at construction sites in Maharashtra has turned into a tale involving hidden sand compartments, manipulated weight records and 21 tonnes of missing aluminium scrap. Police in Thane have registered a case against three individuals, including the owner...
In today's market, metal prices can shift sharply within days or even within hours, due to the rising uncertainty and market volatility. In this scenario, a recycler may purchase scrap at one price today, commit to a sales contract at another and then find margins being squeezed before the material...
CMR Green Technologies is expected to make a strong debut on the stock exchanges after its initial public offering (IPO) received an overwhelming response from investors. The company, which focuses on aluminium and non-ferrous metal recycling, is currently commanding a grey market premium (GMP) of...
For decades, aluminium scrap has been traded globally as a conventional recyclable commodity, with trade flows largely driven by price, logistics costs and regional supply-demand dynamics. However, as energy transition, low-carbon manufacturing and resource security become increasingly important,...
German aluminium producer Trimet has outlined plans for investments at its recycling operations, including the construction of a new aluminium recycling facility in Hamm and capacity expansions at existing sites in Gelsenkirchen and Essen. At its recycling plant in Gelsenkirchen, the company has...
As the world is accelerating its shift from primary to recycled aluminium, Europe is finding itself at a difficult crossroads. Strong demand, advanced recycling technologies and clear sustainability ambitions are one part of the story, while tightened scrap availability is another part. More than a...
Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK has advanced its circular economy strategy by establishing a closed-loop aluminium recycling system at its Burnaston facility in Derbyshire, England. It has created what the company describes as a European-first process for recovering aluminium from end-of-life...
