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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Growth of aluminium scraps trading in Linyi slows down due to penurious demand
From May 2 to May 8, the throughput of aluminium scrap in Linyi, east China’s nonferrous metal city, settled at 12,386.03 tonnes, a surge of 2,255.47 tonnes from the previous week and up22.26 per cent on the month. Recyclers traded vigorously as a result of a minor increase in aluminium prices....
New Zealand witnesses continuous downfall of aluminium scrap export during 2019-22
A systemic process is used to remanufacture scrap metal, such as aluminium, into new products. It is possible to recycle aluminium by remelting it, which is a more durable and less energy-intensive process than extracting it electrolytically from bauxite ore. However, this is also to be notified...
Hydro produces its first near-zero carbon aluminium at Clervaux made with 100% post-consumer scrap
Hydro produces 130 tonnes of CIRCAL 100R at its Clervaux, Luxembourg recycling factory, achieving its target of producing first net-zero carbon aluminium. The 130 tonnes of CIRCAL 100R is made using 100 percent post-consumer scrap. The company has achieved its objective of producing first...
MRAI addresses the success of IMRC conference aiming to make India a global recycling hub
The apex body representing the interest of the Indian recycling industry, the Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI), to make India a global recycling hub, has been precisely working toward developing a circular economy and sustainable recycling operations inside the country. The 9th IMRC...
Europlasma reports positive trial results in China related to the recycling of hazardous aluminium waste
As part of the company's role as a pollution control solution provider, Europlasma announces positive results of new tests in preparation for the marketing of ultimate plasma torch treatment units for aluminium waste. Following the optimization of its treatment process, Europlasma has carried out a...
United States monthly aluminium scrap imports from Mexico for February’22 shows continuous growth
As per the USGS data, US aluminium scrap imports from Mexico for February 2022 closed at 17,100 tonnes, which on a month-on-month calculation surged by 1,700 tonnes or 11.03 per cent from 15,400 tonnes in January 2022. For January 2022, a growth of 700 tonnes or 4.76 per cent was recorded on an...
Aluminium scrap export volume in Dominican Republic declines, revenue increases during 2019-22
In modern times, recycling aluminium from scrap has become a vital component of industry and has been a practice since the early 1900s. However, the process was a low profile undertaking until the 1960s, when the recycling of aluminium beverage cans finally came into the limelight. The most common...
MRAI’s premier event to highlight the importance of recycling
Material Recycling Association of India (MRAI) to host the 9th IMRC conference from 5th – 7th May 2022 in Delhi at Leela Convention Centre, Shahdra, Delhi to address the growing concerns and discuss the roadmap to make India a green superpower by 2030. The conference is meticulously planned to...
La Bateria Verde, S.A. de C.V. joins ASI as new General Supports member
On Tuesday, May 3, Aluminum Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of La Bateria Verde, S.A. de C.V. as a new member of the General Supporters group. La Bateria Verde, S.A. de C.V. was founded with the goal of providing the industry with non-ferrous metals for the recycling scrap process...
ASI grants AS Oxidwerke GmbH (ASO) production and transformation membership
Located in Stockach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany AS Oxidwerke GmbH (ASO) is a facility recycling salt slag. ASI certified the company as a new production and transformation member. During the recycling process by ASO, salt slag is transformed into its components; aluminium, salt and aluminium oxide....
Mexico’s aluminium scrap exports to US grow 11% M-o-M and 27% Y-o-Y to 17,100 tonnes in Feb’22
Mexico’s aluminium scrap exports to the United States stood at 17,100 tonnes in February 2022, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 11.03 per cent or 1,700 tonnes from 15,400 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey data. The exports in January were 700 tonnes or 4.76 per cent higher than 14,700...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Recycling facilities in south-eastern Wisconsin paying more for aluminium cans; UK's aluminium packaging recycling rate creates a new benchmark
The recycled aluminium sector embraced both developments and boundaries this week. To reduce the carbon footprint left by the misuse of materials by human beings, companies are adopting various methods regularly. Aluminium cans are being paid more at recycling facilities in south-eastern Wisconsin,...
Hydro announces bid for all the shares of Polish recycling firm Alumetal SA
On 29 th April 2022, the Norwegian aluminium company with its headquarters in Oslo, Norsk Hydro has announced a tender offer for the acquisition of 100% of the shares of Alumetal S.A, a company listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange for 68.4 PLN per share in cash (the “offer price”), representing an...
US domestic primary aluminium production slips by 7,000 tonnes M-o-M in Feb’22, but daily output grows slightly
In February 2022, domestic primary aluminium production in the United States was at 75,000 tonnes, reflecting a downfall of 7,000 tonnes or 8.54 per cent month-on-month, following an increase in the previous month. In January 2022, the output grew by 3,000 tonnes or 3.8 per cent from 79,000 tonnes...
Aluminium recycling company Real Alloy records zero safety incidents for one whole year
Founded in 1981, Real Alloy is the global market leader in third-party aluminium recycling and specification alloy making. It converts aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum. Real Alloy has two plants, both in Coldwater, one on Garfield Road and another situated at Fillmore Road....
Romco group announces its most-awaited expansion for 2022
Romco Group, located in London and with operations in Nigeria and other African countries, has announced its "most ambitious capex programme to date" for this year, as it seeks to build on record revenues in 2021. Romco in its March quarterly report stated that 2021 was a great year of progress...
India’s aluminium scrap imports from US plunge 73% M-o-M and 53% Y-o-Y to 11,300 tonnes in Jan’22
India’s aluminium scrap imports from the United States recorded a sharp fall in January 2022 by 31,000 tonnes or 73.29 per cent month-on-month, found the US Geological Survey. From 42,300 tonnes in December 2021, India’s aluminium scrap imports from the US plunged to 11,300 tonnes in the preceding...
Yemen’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 denotes a constant downfall; 25% further plunge estimated for 2022
The economy of Yemen is a mixed economy, where there is limited private freedom, but the economy remains extremely controlled by the government. Civil war, corruption and economic mismanagement have driven Yemen to stand as one of the poorest of the world's low-income countries. Although crude oil...
