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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CBA’s Metalex to increase its aluminium scrap melting capacity
Companhia Brasileira de Alumnio (CBA), based in São Paulo, has stated that its Metalex Ltd. subsidiary has increased its billet production capacity and is investing in its ability to utilise scrap at the Metalex melt plant. Metalex in Araçariguama, Brazil, has increased its billet production...
Jordan’s aluminium scrap exportation during 2019-21 unveils marginal downfall followed by a sharp growth
Jordan is comprised of a mixed economic system that provides a variety of private freedom, combined with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The industrial sector is a high contributor to Jordan's GDP and it is the 2 nd largest sector of the economy. The manufacturing sector is...
Switzerland’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 exemplifies steady growth
The economy of Switzerland is a highly developed manufacturing industry pursuing high-tech and knowledge-based production. It has been revealed that around 74% of Swiss GDP is generated by the service sector and 25% by industry. Furthermore, it is noted that 78% of Swiss imports are from the EU,...
Alcoa’s ASTRAEA process can convert unused aluminium scrap to high quality products
Alcoa is working on a technology to convert low-quality aluminium scrap to a purity level that exceeds that of commercial smelters, potentially allowing sources of discarded aluminium scrap, known as Zorba, to be utilised. According to Alcoa, their ASTRAEA process can purify any aluminium scrap to...
US aluminium scrap imports from Mexico grow by 50.92% Y-o-Y in August 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 16,300 tonnes of aluminium scrap from Mexico in August 2021, showing a month-on-month descends of 1,700 tonnes or by 9.44 percent. In July 2021, 18,000 tonnes of aluminium scrap were imported from Mexico, showing a drop down...
US aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia reflect an increase of 25% M-o-M to 56,900 tonnes in August 2021
The United States exported 56,900 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Malaysia in August 2021, which reflected an increase of 11,300 tonnes or 24.79 per cent month-on-month, found the US Census Bureau data. In July 2021, the United States aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia stood at 45,600 tonnes, down by...
Non-ferrous metal scrap processor Nupur Recyclers files draft prospectus for IPO with NSE Emerge
The leading company in the non-ferrous metal scrap processing and recycling in India, Nupur Recyclers has filed a draft prospectus with the NSE Emerge, the National Stock Exchange of India's new initiative for small and medium-sized enterprises and start-up companies from India, to raise funds via...
India’s aluminium scrap imports from US grow for the second straight month by 33% to 45,300 tonnes in August’21
India’s aluminium scrap imports from the United States reflected a hike for the second month in a row in August 2021, found the US Census Bureau. According to the data, India imported 45,300 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the US in the said month, up by 11,200 tonnes or 32.84 per cent...
US aluminium scrap exports to Hong Kong jump by above 200% Y-o-Y in July 2021
The United States aluminium scrap exports to Hong Kong inched up by only 300 tonnes in July 2021, following a decline in the previous month. According to the US Geological Survey, aluminium scrap exports from the US to Hong Kong stood at 19,200 tonnes in July compared to 18,900 tonnes in June 2021....
Tomra observes 15 years of X-Tract technology for sorting of aluminium
Tomra has made a long-term commitment to be a leader in the resource revolution. Through automated sensor-based sorting technologies, the business aims to enhance the aluminium industry's environmental performance. Tomra confirms once again that its famous performance continues to improve the...
Thailand’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-20 descends 13%; 24% upswing estimated for 2021
The 2021 outlook has enhanced significantly for the scrap market, propelled in part by constrained supply chains and rising prices of the metal have seen a dramatic turnaround. However, prices remain volatile and most market participants remain cautiously optimistic. Aluminium scrap can be recast...
US aluminium scrap imports from Mexico edge 800 tonnes lower in July 2021; Total imports in 7 months grow 46% Y-o-Y
The United States aluminium scrap imports from Mexico decreased in July 2021 following restraint in the previous month. According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States imported 800 tonnes less of aluminium scrap from Mexico in July than the earlier month. The imports stood at 18,000...
Poland’s aluminium scrap export during 2019-21 exhibits balanced growth
The most crucial input material to the aluminium recycling process is aluminium scrap. However, it is generally classified as “new scrap” from production processes and “old scrap” from post-consumer use. The one that emerges from the manufacturing of aluminium semi-fabricated and final products is...
Mozambique’s aluminium scrap export during 2018-21 illustrates express growth
The economy of Mozambique is a combination of both traditional and market economic systems. The export of primary aluminium is one of the major exports of the country among other commodities with Mozal Aluminium is the sole aluminium producer. The Southern African nation, Mozambique exported 3731...
China’s Carbon Strategy ushers in a new era of secondary aluminium development
Domestic aluminium scrap accounts for 89 percent of total secondary aluminium raw materials in China, indicating that secondary aluminium manufacturing has become increasingly self-sufficient. China's secondary aluminium manufacturing capacity has surpassed 14 million metric tonnes, accounting for...
ASI certifies TRIMET Aluminium’s recycling and casting operations against Performance Standard Certification
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified TRIMET Aluminium SE against its Performance Standard Certification for aluminium recycling and casting operations at Gelsenkirchen, Germany plant. The plant recycles aluminium scrap coming mainly from the automotive, electrical and mechanical...
Netherlands export of aluminium scrap during 2018-21 marks multi-million dollar revenue transaction
The economic freedom score of the Netherlands is 76.8, driving its economy the 16th freest in the 2021 Index. The country has a mixed economic system that comprises a variety of private freedom, fused with centralized economic planning and government regulation. The advanced transportation...
US aluminium scrap exports to Malaysia edge M-o-M fall of 4.2% to 45,600 tonnes in July 2021
According to the US Geological Survey data for July 2021, the United States exported 45,600 tonnes of aluminium scrap to Malaysia. That was down by 2,000 tonnes or 4.20 per cent month-on-month from 47,600 tonnes. In May 2021, the exports to Malaysia stood at 42,000 tonnes, meaning the exports in...
