Weak domestic markets are holding back aluminium scrap sorting investments, WBCSD study finds
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...
ADC12 prices rise for consecutive weeks, profit improvement and marginal demand recovery
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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Sustainability in aluminium: Top 10 green initiatives across the value chain
Sustainability means addressing current needs without jeopardizing future generations' ability to meet their own. Sustainability has progressively moved up the corporate agenda in recent years, and it is now a major strategic goal for many companies. The aluminium industry is not an exception. As...
“We see the demand for aluminium products with a high recycling share across most of our markets, particularly in the automotive industry, the beverage cans sector, as well as the building & construction”, Moritz Hansen, Head of Communication & Marketing, Speira
An aspiring person, Moritz Hansen is in charge of communication and marketing at Speira, one of the most exciting companies within the aluminium industry. Since 2016, he has made his way in the aluminium sector. Hansen earned an Exec MBA from Amsterdam Business School as well as a Master of Arts in...
The future of aluminium processing industry: The facilities of tomorrow, now
The aluminium processing industry must be able to adapt to the fast-changing environment we are facing nowadays. With the aim of helping the aluminium industry in this non-stop adaptation, Insertec is working on the definition of tomorrow´s aluminium processing facilities, focusing on three key...
Achieving net-zero: Bridging the gap between policy and plants
The ongoing global energy crisis has exposed the fragility of our energy systems and supply chains, putting European manufacturing industries, especially the energy-intensive aluminium sector, in a vulnerable position. Despite the growing demand for aluminium in clean technologies like solar...
India’s aluminium scrap imports from US decline for the second straight month by 2% in Oct’22
India’s aluminium scrap imports from the United States continued to decline in October 2022 by 2.39 per cent or 1,000 tonnes month-on-month to peg at 40,800 tonnes, found the US Census Bureau data. In September 2022, India’s aluminium scrap import volume decreased by 9.33 per cent or 4,300 tonnes...
Brunel University London joins Constellium-led CirConAl consortium
The world's leading research institute, Brunel University London, has joined forces with automakers and suppliers to develop low-carbon, low-cost aluminium extrusion alloys through BCAST, the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology. The £10 million CirConAl project, funded by the...
Decline in US aluminium scrap exports to South Korea during Sep’22 leads to a quarterly fall by 18%
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States aluminium scrap exports to the Republic of Korea or South Korea in September 2022 stood at 20,800 tonnes, registering a decline of 6.3 per cent month-on-month. However, in August, the exports increased sequentially by 14.43 per cent from...
Rusal renews agreement with En+ Group subsidiary KraMZ until 2023
In a renewed contract, the Russian aluminium giant Rusal agreed to continue the supply of primary aluminium and aluminium scrap to the En+ Group subsidiary KraMZ. Rusal, one of the world's leading aluminium producers, announced that it will supply about 77,220 tonnes of the material until December...
India’s aluminium scrap imports in 3Q2022 increase 14% Q-o-Q despite a monthly fall in September
According to the US Census Bureau data, India imported 41,800 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in September 2022, registering a month-on-month downfall of 4,300 tonnes or 9.33 per cent. In August, the import volume stood at 46,100 tonnes, up by 5,200 tonnes or 12.71 per cent from...
China’s 11-month aluminium scrap imports scale up 59% despite a fall in Nov’22
According to the China customs data, the average operating rate of secondary aluminium enterprises fell sharply by 51.1 per cent in November’22, and so did the imports of aluminium scrap. As per the data, China’s aluminium scrap imports declined by 14.8 per cent year-on-year and 16.08 per cent...
Hydro’s post-consumer recycled aluminium capacity to expand, with Lucé plant producing Hydro CIRCAL
Hydro's aluminium recycling plant in Lucé has reportedly been issued DNV certification to produce Hydro CIRCAL. It is Hydro's first plant in France to produce Hydro CIRCAL, a low-carbon recycled aluminium product containing at least 75 per cent of post-consumer, end-of-life scrap. Expanding Hydro...
Sortera Alloys meets over 95% accuracy milestone in sorting mixed aluminium scrap
On December 20, 2022, the disruptive technology driver in the world of aluminium scrap sorting and recycling, Sortera Alloys, Inc., announced that it had achieved high-quality sorting of pre-production aluminium with more than 95 per cent accuracy. These findings demonstrate that Sortera's advanced...
US aluminium scrap exports record 1% dip Q-o-Q in 3Q2022; export from Malaysia plunge 31% sequentially
The United States aluminium scrap export volume dipped in September 2022 by 8,000 tonnes or 4.50 per cent, following a rise in the previous quarter, found the US Census Bureau data. From 178,000 tonnes in August, the United States aluminium scrap export decreased to 170,000 tonnes in the succeeding...
Danish design furniture brand ReFramed exhibit bed made from recycled aluminium
The Danish design furniture brand Reframed is quickly becoming the go-to bedroom furniture shop, although only being founded in 2021. The furniture manufacturer has eliminated bulky bed frames in favour of uncomplicated, simple-to-assemble items made of sustainable materials. Its designs feature a...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Hydro signs deal to supply low carbon aluminium for 2023 Mercedes-Benz models; Arfin India obtains $42.26 million aluminium deox supply deal from Saudi Arabia
Last week the recycling sector witnessed high potential initiatives, with Hydro announcing the low-carbon aluminium supply deal with Mercedes-Benz for the making of the German auto giant’s range of models from 2023. Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited have begun recycling and melting aluminium at...
Real Alloy achieves dual ASI certifications for its operations in North America
On Friday, December 16, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that Real Alloy has successfully been certified with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V1 (2017) for its wrought alloy and cast alloy factories located in Coldwater North Michigan and for...
Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Ltd accomplished the installation of a new facility for recycling aluminium
Pondy Oxides and Chemicals Limited has accomplished the installation of plant and machinery for the aluminium recycling/melting facility at its existing premises in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu, India and gained the required regulatory approvals and thereby inaugurated its commercial production on...
Technological evolutions in the aluminium recycling sector: Sorting and reuse practices in 2022
For several centuries, human civilisation has exploited the resources found on earth. When matters of great concern, like global warming and carbon emissions, are hammering hard on the conscience, we are trying to move toward more sustainable methods to nip the evil from the bud. The primary...
