A WBCSD study says advanced sorting technology is available, but stronger demand for grade-specific secondary aluminium is needed to unlock investment. Technology for sorting mixed aluminium scrap has advanced significantly, but weak domestic markets for some recovered grades are limiting...
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...
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Aluminium scrap is a common byproduct on military bases and aircraft carriers worldwide. Now, the US Army is partnering with Georgia Tech to convert that waste into a powerful, off-grid energy source. Backed by a $20 million grant from the Army Research Office, Georgia Tech and its collaborators...
RUSAL has officially launched commercial production of its new Primary Equivalent Foundry Alloys (PEFA), tailored for the automotive industry. These innovative alloys incorporate up to 40 per cent post-consumer aluminium scrap, marking a significant step towards sustainable manufacturing in the...
Danish roof-window innovator VELUX has turned last year's letter of intent into a multi-year supply deal that secures flat-rolled aluminium with over 70 per cent recycled scrap for its windows and flashing kits. Novelis states the tailored alloy already passed VELUX's stringent salt-spray and...
For all its ambition, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) suffers from a problem not uncommon in modern climate regulation: data complexity outpacing policy design. In our previous editorial derived from the same study by European Aluminium , we have explored how...
When the European Union unveiled its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), the ambition was clear: to build a fortress against carbon leakage, shield domestic industries from unfair competition, and incentivise global decarbonisation. It was heralded as the world’s most sophisticated climate...
Today, spot primary aluminium prices fell by RMB 150 per tonne from the previous trading day. SMM A00 spot aluminium closed at RMB 20,200 per tonne. Aluminium scrap market prices followed the decline in aluminium prices but remained at highs overall. With the off-season in June approaching,...
In February 2025, the United States recorded a 5.88 per cent month-on-month increase in aluminium scrap exports, reaching 162,000 tonnes compared to 153,000 tonnes in January, according to data published by the US Geological Survey (USGS). In contrast, aluminium scrap imports declined by 5.84 per...
In conversation with Matt Meenan, vice president of external affairs at the Aluminum Association, regarding US tariffs challenges, impacts, and solutions. Mr Meenan has candidly shared his opinion that the United States should find ways to capture and recycle more aluminium scrap - something that...
With the rising concern about scrap theft, like cable, the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), an agency under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, with the sector Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, is looking to develop a legislative policy framework. With...
Today, spot primary aluminium prices rose by RMB 140 per tonne compared to the previous trading day. SMM A00 aluminium ingot prices closed at RMB 20,350 per tonne. Today, spot primary aluminium prices rose by RMB 140 per tonne compared to the previous trading day. SMM A00 aluminium ingot prices...
With the global demand for recycled aluminium surging, what holds the future of the UAE's recycled aluminium? Owing to this, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been constructing the largest aluminium recycling plant in UAE which commenced on November 21, 2023. On May 13, 2025, the firm announced...
Pure Aluminum, a rapidly growing aluminium processor headquartered in Saranac, Michigan, is teaming up with industry leaders Traxys and Consortium Metals in a powerful new joint venture. Together, this partnership is set to transform aluminium recycling by turning scrap into high-value, sustainable...
Shares of India-based Baheti Recycling Industries Limited, a micro-cap company specialising in recycling aluminium scrap into various aluminium alloys such as ingots, cubes, shots, notch bars, and de-ox alloys, surged by up to 9.3 per cent on Monday following the announcement of a Memorandum of...
On May 8, 2025, Hydro, a Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, announced the closure of two of its extrusion sites in the United Kingdom (UK) and France. Decreased demand and subdued recycling margins in the downstream aluminium market are the major causes behind the site closures....
The Indian government has unveiled a national portal for recycling non-ferrous metals, including aluminium, copper, lead, and zinc. The launch, held in New Delhi, was officiated by Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy. This initiative aims to enhance sustainability and reduce reliance on...
India's secondary aluminium market saw an increase in prices in April 2025, driven by rising demand and persistent shortage in raw material availability. This supply-demand imbalance pushed alloyed ingot prices higher, particularly in the northern and southern parts of the country. Meanwhile,...
There was widespread speculation that US aluminium imports might surge ahead of the 25 per cent tariff implementation on March 12, driven by businesses rushing to bring in shipments before the duty took effect. At the same time, concerns mounted over the potential impact of the tariffs on aluminium...
In line with market development trends, SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM) meticulously organised the selection of the Top 20 High-Quality Suppliers in China's Secondary Aluminium Industry. The event aimed to identify a group of aluminium scrap suppliers and secondary aluminium alloy...
