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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Japan’s aluminium imports record a M-o-M rise of 20% to 260,100 tonnes in October 2021
In October 2021, Japan imported 260,100 tonnes of aluminium, which reflected an increase of 43,600 tonnes or 20.1 per cent from a month ago. On a year-on-year calculation, the imports stood 90,600 tonnes or 53.5 per cent higher, as released by the Japan Aluminium Association data this week....
Montenegro’s aluminium scrap export during 2018-21 depicts volatile movement
The non-ferrous metal scrap aluminium produces both ‘new’ and ‘old’ scrap. The new scrap is generated from aluminium wrought and cast products as the metal is processed by fabricators into consumer or industrial products, while the old scrap is generated from end-of-life products or abandoned...
AAI calls on govt. support for custom duty cutback on critical raw materials in the upcoming Union Budget
To boost cost competitiveness in the sector, the domestic aluminium industry has sought a decrease in basic customs duty and a correction in the inverted duty structure on important raw materials such as pet coke, caustic soda, aluminium fluoride, and alumina. The Aluminium Association of India...
India’s leading non-ferrous metal scrap company ‘Nupur Recyclers’ IPO listed on NSE Emerge platform
The leading name in India’s importation ground of non-ferrous metal scrap such as aluminium Zorba grades among other scrap metals, Nupur Recyclers has settled the share allotment for its initial public offering (IPO). On 23 rd December 2021, Nupur Recyclers has listed on a premium of 23.33% at the...
US aluminium scraps export to Taiwan slips by 28.93% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 2,480 tonnes of US aluminium scrap to Taiwan in September 2021, showing a month-on-month hike of 70 per tonne or by 2.90 percent. In August 2021, 2410 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Taiwan, showing a decrease of...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Every Can Counts initiative programme welcomes Brazil in its recycling drive; Aluminij Industries d.o.o, Glencore International AG inks two year supply agreement for primary remelt aluminium and offtake contract for extrusion billets
The recycled sector of the aluminium industry has been in the news for a good number of reasons. To begin with, AlCircle published its sector focus report 2021, titled, “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis – Industry Forecast to 2026.” The report delves further into the global aluminium...
US aluminium scrap exports to Thailand surges by 5.90% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 5,920 tonnes of US aluminium scrap to Thailand in September 2021, showing a month-on-month hike of 820 per tonne or by 16.07 percent. In August 2021, 5,100 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Thailand, showing a surge...
Hydro to deliver first near-zero carbon aluminium in 2022, a step to carbon-free aluminium by 2030
Hydro is nearing to give shape to its new sustainability ambition, announcing to most likely deliver the first commercial volumes of near-zero carbon aluminium in 2022. This will be an initial step to its continuing efforts towards an industrial-scale pilot producing carbon-free aluminium by 2030....
US aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia record a 14% hike Q-o-Q to 143,700 tonnes in 3Q2021
According to the US Census data, the United States aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia stood at 41,200 tonnes in September 2021, bringing the total exports in Q3 to 143,700 tonnes. On a month-on-month basis, the United States aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia in September 2021 edged 27.59 per...
US aluminium scrap export to Indonesia descends by 16.05% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 7,370 tonnes of US aluminium scrap to Indonesia in September 2021, showing a month-on-month hike of 170 tonnes or by 2.36 percent. In August 2021, 7,200 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Indonesia, showing a slip of...
Aluminium Association’s new campaign focusses on the sustainable benefits of aluminium
On December 2, the body representing aluminium production and jobs in the United States, the Aluminium Association declared the launch of the Choose Aluminium campaign. This campaign comes loaded with a fresh website at www.chooseAluminum.org, digital media buy, important materials emphasizing the...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: AlCircle launches new report on “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026”; Replacement of primary aluminium by scrap will be sluggish until usage increases in the associated areas
The recycling of aluminium emerges with several vital environmental and economic advantages. Now keeping in mind with these energy and cost savings, many producers now have focused on increasing their usage of secondary materials. The week remained on a moderate version for the recycling segment,...
Launched! AlCircle’s new report on “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026”
AlCircle has come up with its latest sector focus report 2021, titled, “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026.” The report shows how the recycled aluminium industry has pulled itself up after experiencing fluctuating demand due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns...
US aluminium scrap export to South Korea escalates by 3.30% Y-o-Y in September 2021
As per the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 25,000 tonnes US aluminium scrap to South Korea in September 2021, showing a month-on-month decrease of 200 tonnes or by 0.79 percent. In August 2021, 25,200 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to South Korea, flaunting an...
India’s aluminium scrap imports from US grow for the third straight month to 46,100 tonnes; Imports in Q3 climb 42.6% from Q2
India’s aluminium scrap imports from the United States continued to increase for the third month in a row, albeit lower than the previous month, in September 2021. According to the US Census Bureau data, India’s aluminium scrap imports from the US edged 1.77 per cent or 800 tonnes lower...
Replacement of primary aluminium by scrap will be sluggish until usage increases in the associated areas
The market has recently begun to speculate the impact of aluminium scrap on primary aluminium consumption in the coming year. However, the impact of scrap aluminium on primary aluminium will be less than anticipated as it has a number of drawbacks. The fundamental reason for this is because all...
US import of aluminium scrap from Canada surges by 11.5% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 35,800 tonnes of US aluminium scrap from Canada in September 2021, showing a month-on-month decline of 700 tonnes or by 1.91 percent. In August 2021, 36,500 tonnes of aluminium scrap were imported from Canada, showing an...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Scepter Group reports fire outbreak at its aluminium recycling plant in Seneca Falls; Aluminium dross processing expert Taha supports Bahrain’s effort to reach net-zero emissions
The global aluminium recycling segment has been in the news for a number of reasons. To begin with, the Scepter Group reported a fire at their aluminium recycling business in Seneca Falls on Monday, November 22. The announcement came after the firm reported the event to 911 at 1:33 a.m. According...
