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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Recycled aluminium weekly recap: BMW calls for 'Secondary First' to achieve climate neutrality; Cluj-Napoca lures public into aluminium or plastic waste collection in exchange of free bus tickets
The global aluminium recycled sector is one of the most important sectors of the metal industry. With carbon emission reduction or an eco-friendly environment being the need of the hour, top companies like Hydro, BMW, etc., are looking for ways to achieve the same. BMW Group, a German multinational...
US monthly aluminium scrap imports from Canada plunge by 3.93% in April 2022
Aluminium is a highly durable metal that can be recycled repeatedly without losing any of its original value. Recycling aluminium conserves 95% of the energy required to produce the same quantity of aluminium from scratch. Compared to steel, the use of aluminium in multiple sectors is increasing...
BMW calls for 'Secondary First' to achieve climate neutrality
The German multinational manufacturer of Luxury vehicles, BMW Group, pursues to cling to its zealous sustainability goals and will restrict its carbon emissions by 40 per cent per vehicle by 2030 crosswise the complete value chain equating to 2019. Thomas Becker, the Head of Sustainability and...
Lithuania reports escalated trend of aluminium scrap export during 2019-21; 5% growth predicted for 2022
Aluminium scrap is generally categorized as either "new scrap" from production processes or "old scrap" from post-consumer use. In manufacturing aluminium semi-fabricated and final products, new scrap is generated. Those products collected after consumers have disposed of them are considered old...
Volkswagen encourages positive participation in the Aluminium Closed Loop system
Volkswagen Group's Slovakia site is one of the first units to enrol in the Aluminium Closed Loop project, which includes recycling aluminium stamping offcuts from press shops that come back to the aluminium roll suppliers. These aluminium offcuts are then subjected to reform, after which the actual...
Sweden's import of aluminium scrap in 2019-21 represents a significant increase; 7% growth estimated for 2022
The use of aluminium has become increasingly popular as a new alternative to steel, especially in the production of electronics, parts for building, and even lids for jars. Aluminium is at the top of the recycling chain and can be recycled easily without compromising its durability or quality. In...
Soaring aluminium prices and glass bottle supply shortage leave Mexico in a beer dearth situation
The escalating prices of aluminium, and cardboard and the scarcity of glass bottles are reasons for the beer shortage in some areas of Mexico. ANPEC, a national small business organisation, reports that supply shortages are observed mainly in the Northern parts of the country, with recurring data...
California’s falling recycling scheme records aluminium beverage cans supply shortage largely effecting breweries
The operations director at California-based Almanac Beer Co. claimed that they had consumers forming queues to get their Black Magic IPA and Peaceful Pils to meet the spring-time demand for beverages. There has been a prevailing national crunch for beverage cans further elevating the rates of cans...
Steel Dynamics plans to invest $2.2 billion in building recycled aluminium facilities
On July 19, Steel Dynamics Inc. headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana announced an investment of US$2.2 billion to construct a flat rolled mill for recycled aluminium alongside two satellite recycled aluminium slab units to aid in production. The firm has confirmed that the mill harnesses the...
Novelis partners with Sortera Alloys to use more advanced sorting technologies for recycling auto scrap
Novelis Inc., a leading producer of aluminium flat-rolled products and the world’s largest recycler, is on the way to boost its recycling game. The company announced on Tuesday, July 19, that it entered a strategic partnership with Sortera Alloys, Inc., intending to take advantage of the latter’s...
Hydro initiates expansion of aluminium recycling plant in Germany to produce 25,000 tonnes of HyForge billet
On Friday, July 8, Hydro announced that it broke ground this week to mark the start of the expansion work of its aluminium recycling plant in Rackwitz, Germany. The project will require around EUR 40 million of investment to produce 25,000 tonnes of HyForge per year, increasing the use of...
E-waste and aluminium scrap recycling to be accelerated in Ghana: Govt
Ghana’s Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation is keen on forming a circular economy module where scrap metals and other essential wastes would act as a tertiary resource for recycling and reuse. While answering questions posed by the MP of Akan, Yao Gomado, in the parliament,...
“We plan to offer more secondary aluminium to OEMs and traders in the European market in a bid to increase the total recycled content in machinery, products, and manufacturing,” Raymond Onovwigun, CEO & founder of Romco Group
Raymond Onovwigun is the CEO & founder of Romco Group. As a serial entrepreneur, Raymond has successfully built Romco as the fastest-growing green aluminium producer in West Africa. Romco is now a big part of a recycling effort to help build Africa into a powerhouse of sustainability. Starting with...
Aluminium and steel waste recycler Befesa S A releases its 2021 ESG Report with climate goals
The leading provider of hazardous waste recycling services, Befesa S A which enables the circular economy within the steel and aluminium industries, has released its ESG Report for 2021. Befesa has published its ESG Report following its publication of the 2021 Annual Report in March, which delivers...
Quooker UK drives sustainability, floats EV fleet manufactured from recycled aluminium
Quooker UK has collaborated with London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) to honour its current sustainability initiative and revealed a new electric vehicle fleet for its UK engineers. The VN5 electric vans feature fully recyclable monocoques comprised of recycled aluminium, with interiors and...
Chile’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-21 unveils mercurial movement; a further marginal drop is predicted for 2022
Aluminium is a highly durable metal that can be recycled again and again without losing its inherent value. Compared to making the same amount of aluminium from scratch, recycling aluminium saves 95% of the energy. Metal recycling isn't always as straightforward as it should be. Among the metals...
US aluminium scrap exports to South Korea in 1Q2022 nosedive by 84.46% to 10,100 tonnes
The United States exported 10,100 tonnes of aluminium scrap to South Korea in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q2022), which on a Y-o-Y calculation nosedived by 54,900 tonnes or 84.46 per cent from 65,000 tonnes in 1Q2021. On a Q-o-Q comparison, a major decline of 81,400 tonnes or 88.96 per cent was...
US aluminium scrap exports to Mexico in 1Q2022 plunge by 53.65% to 20,900 tonnes
In 1Q2022, the United States exported 20,900 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Mexico, which reflected a downfall of 24,200 tonnes or 53.65 per cent Y-o-Y from 45,100 tonnes in 1Q2022. In 4Q2022, the amount of aluminium scrap exported by the United States to Mexico closed at 40,000 tonnes, which on a...
