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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China’s aluminium price rally leads to a dip in secondary aluminium operating rates by 0.25 percentage point in April 2021
In April 2021, operating rates at China's secondary aluminium producers stood at 41.35 per cent, inching down by 0.25 percentage point month-on-month but up by 17.92 percentage points year-on-year. Operating rates at large enterprises increased slightly as furnaces resumed normal operation from...
Mexico: The multi-million dollar aluminium scrap export market remains volatile during 2018-20
According to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations, the Mexican GDP tp predicted to reach $1113 billion by the end of 2021and in the long-term, the GDP is projected to trend around $1158.00 billion in 2022. The lack of bauxite mines has kept Mexico on the back foot toward...
Europlasma’s prototype furnace for aluminium waste treatment ready for test in China
The expert in pollution control solutions, Europlasma set forth the progress of its Chinese subsidiary's project aimed at recovering aluminium waste by using plasma technology. The Chinese subsidiary of pollution control expert Europlasma Environmental Technologies (EET) in collaboration with...
China Hongqiao Group and Scholz Recycling JV to start a recycled aluminium producing plant in 2021
According to a recent report, the world’s top private-sector Chinese aluminium maker China Hongqiao Group will put a secondary aluminium plant into operation at its home province in Shandong at the end of 2021. The Group said it is a joint project with Germany’s Scholz Recycling. The facility will...
Malaysia’s aluminium scrap imports from US record a 14% hike M-o-M to 36,700 tonnes in February 2021
Malaysia’s aluminium scrap imports from the United States edged 4,500 tonnes or 13.98 per cent higher month-on-month to 36,700 tonnes in February 2021, found the US Geological Survey data. In January, Malaysia imported 32,200 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the US, down by 4,200 tonnes or 11.54 per...
Luxembourg’s export of aluminium scrap during 2018-20 demonstrates growth, while earnings record hefty drop in 2020
Luxembourg has countered the COVID-19 pandemic comparatively well and it needs to be accredited to the unprecedented policy support, both domestically and globally, and a quick adjustment to teleworking given the structure of the economy. The government towards supporting the economy implemented a...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Mexico reflect 9% decline in February 2021
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Mexico stood at 21,800 tonnes in February 2021, reflecting a downfall of 2,100 tonnes or 8.79 per cent month-on-month. In January 2021, the exports came in at 23,900 tonnes, up 2,600 tonnes or 12.21 per cent from 21,300 tonnes in...
South Korea's imports of aluminium scrap from the US declines 5.49% YoY and 2.18% MoM in February
South Korea's imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 22,400 tonnes in February 2021, indicating a decrease of 5.49% from 23,700 tonnes in February 2020. On a monthly basis, imports declined by 2.18% from 22,900 tonnes in January 2021, as updated by the US Census Bureau. In the first two...
Hong Kong aluminium scrap imports from US record a Fivefold growth YoY in February 2021
Hong Kong imported 20,300 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in February 2021, which was the same as the imports in January 2021, according to the US Geological Survey. However, on a year-on-year calculation, the imports edged 15,800 tonnes or 351 per cent higher than 4,500 tonnes....
Indian Scientists develop a new cost-effective aluminium scrap recycling technology, inspired by ‘Make in India’ initiative
According to a recent report, a team of scientists in India has developed a new cost-effective and efficient aluminium scrap recycling technology that reduces material losses in the process. This new technology can be used by tiny & cottage industries, small-scale industries, MSME aluminium...
India’s aluminium scrap imports from the US stands 12.86% higher MoM in February; Imports drop 17% in Jan-Feb
India’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood at 27,200 tonnes in February 2021, with a year-on-year decrease of 17.33%. India had imported 32,900 tonnes in February 2020. On a monthly basis, imports increased by 12.86% from 24,100 tonnes in January 2021, as updated by the US Census Bureau....
US primary aluminium production stands at 69,000 tonnes in February; secondary recovery declines 3% MoM
According to the latest report from the US Geological Survey, US domestic primary aluminium production stood at 69,000 tonnes in February 2021. The average daily output came in at 2,470 tonnes, slightly down from January 2021 and 18% less from February 2020. Total aluminium recovered from scrap was...
China’s aluminium scrap imports in Jan-Feb 2021 reflect a 12% decline to 107,200 tonnes
China’s aluminium scrap imports during January-February 2021 totalled 107,200 tonnes, recording a year-on-year decrease of 12.3 per cent, found the China customs data. In January, China imported 69,100 tonnes of aluminium scrap, which stood 16.21 per cent down month-on-month but up by 9.5 per cent...
Mexico’s aluminium scrap exports to US record a 23% hike M-o-M to 14,500 tonnes in January 2021
Mexico’s aluminium scrap exports to the US in January 2021 stood at 14,500 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 2,700 tonnes or 22.88 per cent, according to the US Geological Survey data. In December 2020, Mexico exported 11,800 tonnes of aluminium scrap to the United States compared to...
Rusal announces its new brand ScAlution for producing aluminium-scandium products
Rusal, a leading global aluminium producer has announced the launch of a new brand ScAlution, under which the company will produce the entire range of aluminium-scandium products, including master alloys, slabs, billets, as well as wire and powders for additive technologies. For these purposes,...
Aluminium outperforming steel for its 100% recycling nature, says recycling equipment developer STEINERT
The Germany-based recycling equipment and systems manufacturer, STEINERT stated: “Aluminium is increasingly replacing conventional materials, such as steel and can be 100% recycled; the metal has a very promising future.” “What's more, using secondary aluminium, also known as green aluminium, cuts...
US aluminium scrap exports to South Korea stand 21% down M-o-M to 22,900 tonnes in January 2021
The United States aluminium scrap exports to South Korea stood at 22,900 tonnes in January 2021, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 4,000 tonnes or 21.16 per cent. In December 2020, the US scrap exports to South Korea were 18,900 tonnes, down by 6,300 tonnes or 25 per cent from 25,200 tonnes...
US aluminium crude metal and alloys exports to Mexico stand 43% higher Y-o-Y to 8,470 tonnes in Jan'2021
The United States aluminium crude metal and alloys exports to Mexico started the year in January 2021 with a marginal rise of 200 tonnes month-on-month to 8,470 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey data. In December 2020, the US aluminium crude metal and alloys exports to Mexico stood at 8,270...
