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 demand in North America (US and Canada) has demonstrated an upward movement through the first half of 2024, marking a 5.2 per cent year-on-year growth, as shown by the Aluminum Association in its monthly Aluminium Situation report. “2024 continues to be a strong year for aluminum demand,”...
The United States of America, with an impressive economic size of US$26.95 trillion (as of 2023), ranks among the world’s leading aluminium producers, consumers, and exporters. Based on AL Circle’s research, the United States is the second-largest producer of aluminium extrusion and scrap and the...
INTALS S.p.A. is a leading European company specialising in the recycling of aluminium. With over 120 years of tradition and a commitment to sustainability, INTALS is a pioneer in the production of secondary aluminium. The Parona site alone produces 150,000 tonnes of aluminium from scrap each year....
Constellium is pleased to announce a partnership with Tesem, a global leader in luxury packaging, to advance sustainable aluminium production through an initiative called "Closing the Loop." This collaboration underscores Constellium's dedication to reducing environmental impact and promoting...
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a collaborative endeavour aimed at enhancing sustainability throughout the aluminium value chain. Achieving ASI certification demonstrates the dedication of both aluminium producers and users to maintain rigorous standards in social responsibility,...
Alusort LLC, a 50/50 joint venture between Hydro and PADNOS, has launched operations of its new aluminium scrap sorting line, utilising cutting-edge HySort technology at PADNOS’s facility in Grandville, Michigan. This new line will supply Hydro’s recycling plants in Cassopolis and Henderson with...
In the first half of 2024, the United States experienced a sharp fall of 39,000 tonnes or 11.50 per cent in its primary aluminium production compared to the same period of the previous year. The drop was consistent each month, averaging a decrease of 7,000 tonnes to 8,000 tonnes per month from...
On September 11, 2024, Hydro announced the commissioning of a new aluminium recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, with an annual capacity of 90,000 tonnes. The plant will produce recycled aluminium products to meet the growing demand for secondary metals in the automotive sector. Initially,...
Kentucky Aluminum Processors marked the groundbreaking ceremony of its much-awaited $40 million aluminium processing facility in Russellville. The new facility is expected to create 75 high-quality jobs in the region. Governor Andy Beshear made the announcement on Tuesday, September 10. The new...
Metal recycling company Ecovery LLC has targeted to put into operation a secondary aluminium furnace with a 60,000-pound capacity at its processing facility in Loxley, Alabama, in September 2024. This furnace is Ecovery's second major capital expenditure project in 2024 and a second on-site rotary...
China-based Dongqing Melting and Casting Plant has unlocked a significant breakthrough in advancing the recycling of aluminium. The company has consistently enhanced the use of recycled aluminium, by effectively utilising these resources. The plant has contributed significantly to environmental...
A significant step has been taken towards the non-ferrous metals industry by the Government of India by mandating the 5 per cent content of recycled aluminium in all new products from the beginning of the financial year 2027-28. The mandate is for non-ferrous metals like aluminium, copper, and...
After completing his studies in process engineering at Cologne University, Reinhard Pritzlaff began his career as a development engineer at the Alunorf aluminium rolling mill in Germany. He now applies his technical expertise to support customers. Since 2021, Reinhard Pritzlaff has been working as...
Gravita India is set to reduce the share of lead in its portfolio and expand into aluminium recycling, rubber, and lithium battery. The Jaipur-based recycling firm will decrease the share of lead from 88 per cent to 70 per cent, as Navin Prakash Sharma, the Executive Director of the firm...
The German aluminium industry experienced mixed results in production during the second quarter of 2024. While overall production trends varied, aluminium recyclers emerged as a bright spot, reporting significant gains. Recyclers produced around 725,000 tonnes of secondary aluminium from April to...
The partnership will combine Romco's and Elemental's expertise and resources in collecting, pre-processing, smelting, and trading recycled base and precious metals. The partners will expand Elemental's existing business in spent auto-catalyst recycling, e-waste recycling, and li-ion battery...
Exlabesa, an aluminium extrusion manufacturing company with the conviction of bringing imaginations to life, is reportedly expanding its recycling capacity to produce recycled aluminium billet at a plant in the province of A Coruña, Spain, installing technology once again supplied by Hertwich...
Sonekin Co. Ltd., a prominent player in the recycling sector in Japan, is making significant strides in its operations despite a modest workforce of fewer than 20 employees across its two facilities. The company is known for processing substantial volumes of recyclable ferrous and nonferrous...
