Germany’s aluminium scrap exports rebound 4.58% in H1 2026: Which countries are buying the most?
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...
EGA expands European aluminium recycling footprint with 80% Eco Green acquisition
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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Aluminium Recycling helps villagers earn living at Binh Yen, Vietnam, despite environment hazards
It is said that about 1 tonne of untreated waste and 500 cubic metres of wastewater were discharged daily into the Nam Thanh Commune's Binh Yen Village. Over the past five years, some 269 of 570 households in the village have been engaged into the process of recycling aluminum, mainly from beer...
325 tons of aluminium alloy scrap lies for 25 years among the twisted remains of bombed plane
The 325 tons of aluminium alloy, including part of the fuselage, cannot be moved until all investigations have been concluded. The twisted remains of Pan Am flight 103 lie in a forgotten heap – 25 years after a terrorist bomb sent it crashing into Lockerbie. The 325 tons of aluminium alloy,...
Local researchers develop new recycling technology
Most of the discarded home appliances can be recycled, but the hard part is classifying them into the right category. But now, thanks to a new technology, recycling promises a better and more efficient outcome. This is an e-waste collector developed by local researchers that can sort out plastic...
Cans for Christmas raises $2,500
A recycling-for-gifts event raised about $2,500 to help buy Christmas gifts for Smyth County children this year. "Cans for Christmas" at Berry Iron and Metal Company was an event that encouraged customers to bring in aluminum cans to recycle at 55 cents per pound. Berry's matched the day's payout...
“Sustainability is the key to production in every industry…” ANDY DORAN, Senior Manager, Sustainability and Recycling Development, Novelis Europe
“Sustainability is the key to production in every industry…As we are putting the scraps back to production; we are not only reducing our own carbon footprint but also helping the OEMs to do the same.” Andy Doran, Senior Manager, Sustainability and Recycling Development, Novelis Europe, talks with...
100% of aluminum can be obtained from recycling
Recycling aluminum uses about 95% less energy than making new one from bauxite ore, which compares very favorably with other types of recycling. For example, recycled plastic requires 70% less energy and paper uses about 40% less. That's pretty good, though as we've said many times, it's always...
Automotive growth to drive the aluminium scraps market in the Middle East, says Frost & Sullivan
The Middle East (ME) aluminium scrap market is expected to witness a surge by 2015, according to Frost & Sullivan projections. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) have set targets to reduce vehicle weight by 10 to 15 per cent to increase fuel efficiency and reduce carbon dioxide emission, and...
Secondary aluminium smelters’ scrap prices fall in USA
Prices for most grades of secondary aluminium smelters’ scrap fell on December 2, precipitated by lower demand from mills and weakening terminal markets, according to industry sources. Several sellers said they had seen reduced demand from most domestic consumers over the past week. “What I am...
Bankruptcy of aluminum processor/foundry hits Wilmington Iron, Metaldyne
Wilmington Iron and Metal and Metaldyne Bluffton were the largest unsecured creditors in the bankruptcy filing of US recycler Global Scrap Management along with its aluminum foundry division Altimet, which filed for Chapter 11 protection November 26 in US Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of...
Right Stuff highlights the importance of "green" with aluminium
It is found just about everywhere and is commonly found in items that we as consumers use on a daily basis. We're talking about aluminium. Its strength, flexibility and exceptional lightness make it the perfect material for use in manufacturing of items where these features are necessary and of...
Heightened competition squeezes margin for secondary aluminum producers
China’s secondary aluminum producers have seen falling profitability this year given slipping prices and rising production costs, as well as fiercer competition. China’s secondary aluminum output dropped 3% year-on-year to about 3.5 million tonnes during the first three quarters, latest data...
SA government clarifies pricing standard for aluminium scrap in new policy
The South African government has clarified how it calculates the price preference on aluminium scrap to the local market under a newly-implemented scrap export policy in an amendment notice, published in the Government Gazette, on November 15. The notice stated that the calculation of the price...
Aluminum scrap becomes bright shiny wheels
The building-efficiency focus often gets put on office buildings. Hey, it makes sense: This green push comes with lots of dazzling design work that’s fun to look at. But industrial plants also represent an opportunity to reap energy savings, and the Obama administration is highlighting progress...
UK Aluminium scrap prices fall as merchants plan holidays
UK aluminium scrap prices fell on Wednesday November 20, as much of the market seemed to shut up shop ahead of the year-end, and aluminium ingot business remains confined to previously contracted deals. “It’s as if people have written off the rest of the year,” one ingot producer said. “There are...
America Recycles Day spotlights industry critical to environment and economy
In honor of America Recycles Day, the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), applauded all individuals who make a strong effort to recycle as part of daily life, and encouraged all to learn more about recycling and the industry. ISRI, which serves as the voice of the recycling industryTM,...
ISRI and Earth911 join hands to promote recycling
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI) and Earth911, a subsidiary of Quest Resource Holding Corporation, announced today the formation of a partnership designed to educate the public about the importance of recycling and living a lower-waste lifestyle. The strategic partnership brings...
Cash Price of Aluminum Falls 2.2% for the Week
Closing at $1,746 per metric ton on the weekly Aluminum MMI®, the cash price of primary aluminum finished as the week’s biggest mover with a 2.2 percent decline on the LME. Following a 2.0 percent drop on the LME, the aluminum 3-month price finished the week at $1,794 per metric ton. The Indian...
Recycling Research Foundation announces winner of the 2013 National Scholarship
The Recycling Research Foundation (RRF), a nonprofit organization closely associated with the Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), today announced Aaron Greenfield as the recipient of its 2013 National Scholarship. Recognizing the need for affordable graduate education, the scholarship...
