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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ThinkOrbital’s colossal plan to recycle aluminium scrap in space turning it into fuel, ThinkPlatform a space portal
Denver, Colorado-based space infrastructure developer, ThinkOrbital has incredible ideas to deploy at the lower Earth orbit. The enterprise has designed an orbital platform or the ThinkPlatform that can be utilised for component production in space, alongside aiding in the removal and recycling of...
US aluminium scrap imports decline 9% through 3Q2022; import from Canada falls below 100 thousand tonnes
The United States aluminium scrap imports in September 2022 stood at 50,200 tonnes, down by 9.39 per cent or 5,200 tonnes month-on-month from 55,400 tonnes, and 14.04 per cent or 8,200 tonnes less than 58,400 tonnes a year ago, found the US Census Bureau data. In the third quarter of 2022, the...
Aluminium packaging recycling rate marks steady growth in Q3; might exceed 2022 recycling targets
The quota for aluminium packaging recycling has augmented consecutively in the third quarter, as the Q3 data presented by the Environment Agency in November states. The recycling rates are being monitored severely, with reports notifying that they might surpass the annual target. The duration...
Gravita Togo SAU begins commercial production at its aluminium recycling plant
The commercial manufacturing of aluminium cast alloys has begun at Gravita Togo SAU's new recycling facility, with an annual capacity of about 4,000 MTPA in phase 1. The company expects additional revenue of approximately INR 60 crore per year from the new capacity, with gross margins of roughly...
Aluminium recycling: An ageing innovation driving the circular economy
Aluminium's availability and mechanical characteristics have made it an increasingly popular metal. Primary processes, however, involve very high transformation costs, especially regarding energy. As a result, recycling has gained ground from an environmental and economic standpoint. Anthony...
“Our equipment has state-of-the-art technology, from high-efficiency melting systems to energy recuperators that we sometimes use to heat and clean scrap.” Julio Quintero, Business Development Manager at HORMESA, Hornos y Metales S.A.
AlCircle: Please share your innovations and trendsetting case studies on nonferrous foundry equipment, especially aluminium. Julio Quintero : Our studies on the current economy and trends in the aluminium industry are directly focused on three aspects. Increased aluminium recovery efficiencies...
“Aludium’s transition into a leader in sustainability began in 2015 with the decision to invest significantly in internal aluminium scrap recycling activities to reduce the amount of primary metal input.” Sam Kinsman, Vice President, Strategy & Transformation at Aludium
Sam Kinsman leads Strategy & Transformation at Aludium. He is a member of the Executive Committee and is responsible for the company-wide “ONE Aludium” program focused on Commercial Excellence, Operational Productivity, and Sustainability. Prior to Aludium, Sam held several transformations, sales,...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Ocean Insight takes over Rigaku Analytical Devices’ flagship LIBS sorting technology for aluminium scrap; Pendle Borough Council initiates "Foil in Love with Recycling" drive with Alupro’s aid
With the advent of the idea of net zero by 2050, many notable initiatives are being taken all over the world, among which recycling holds a very special place. USA-based Ocean Insight has inherited the LIBS SpeedSorter™ high-speed aluminium sorting technology by Rigaku Analytical Devices to...
US aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia trend up through five months totalling 46,600 tonnes in August'22
In August 2022, the United States aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia stood at 46,600 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 12,600 tonnes or 37.06 per cent month-on-month, found the US Census Bureau data. In July, the export volume was 34,000 tonnes, slightly up by 900 tonnes from 33,100 tonnes a month...
RMC stops export of 158 kg of scrap metals to China pretending to be aluminium flakes
A recent attempt by a local business to ship 158,284 kg of aluminium and copper flakes to China via Senari Port was stopped by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMC). According to Dr Ahmad Taufik Sulaiman, director of Sarawak Customs, the objects were scrap metal estimated to be worth RM2.17...
Ocean Insight purchases portable LIBS units from Rigaku to effectively evaluate aluminium scrap for recycling
USA-based technology brand Ocean Insight acquired handheld LIBS technology from Rigaku Analytical Devices that employs light to effectively evaluate scrap aluminium for recycling. With the portable LIBS units from Rigaku, Ocean Insight's innovative Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy-based (LIBS)...
Barbeau Desrosiers uses aluminium extrusion to craft its latest S6000 Bench
Barbeau Desrosiers, a Montreal-based design company, has designed a new S6000 Bench using industrial scrap. The company has used extruded aluminium to make the bench and proved that scraps can be utilised to create something useful. “A single square extrusion divided into four sections makes up the...
Free Thanksgiving Dinner in Pennsylvania by cashing in scrap yard bound aluminium cans
A community initiative to gather aluminium cans in the West Newton-Yukon-Collinsburg region can be regarded as the most helpful programme since the conductors will arrange a free Thanksgiving dinner in Jeannette this week. The dinner will be presented in exchange for all the aluminium cans...
Fairview’s Ecoloop aluminium recycling facility wins Product Stewardship Award by an SME
Fairview has declared that its leading Ecoloop recycling facility has bagged the Product Stewardship Award for Best Stewardship Outcomes after being selected by an SME business. This current Stewardship title further establishes Ecoloop’s identity as a successful recycling and reinstating unit for...
Indian miners requesting government to increase import duties on aluminium items from China
India's largest mining sector organisations are asking for increased import levies on metals like aluminium, zinc and copper to help stem the flood of less expensive imports, particularly from China. The Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI) stated in a memorandum to the Ministry of...
India’s aluminium scrap imports from US grow 11.3% in August'22 after a month of restraint
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS) data, India imported 46,100 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in August 2022. That reflected an increase of 5,200 tonnes or 11.28 per cent sequentially, following restraint in the previous month at 40,900 tonnes. In June, India’s aluminium...
ASI enlists Stemin S.p.A against Performance Standard Certification for the recycling and remelting facility in Bergamo
Stemin S.p.A., an Italian aluminium recycling expert and a pioneer in producing secondary aluminium alloys, achieved the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification at its recycling and remelting facility in the Italian region of Bergamo. A total of 70,000...
MVRDV uses aluminium scrap from Delta Light to create the High Profile Lighting series
The High Profile lighting series, created by Dutch design firm MVRDV, uses scrap aluminium profiles collected from Delta Light's products. The architectural lighting company Delta Light often uses aluminium profiles for recessed lights in walls or ceilings. Each High Profile lamp is individually...
