Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
EU plans aluminium scrap export ban on non-OECD countries; China, India in focus
The European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact...
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Mapping recycled aluminium demand across regions and end-use sectors, 2019–2024
The global transition toward low-carbon or "green" aluminium is no longer a distant ambition—it's reshaping the very foundation of the secondary aluminium market. Driven by sustainability commitments, rising consumer expectations, and stricter regulations, the pressure on scrap availability is...
Hydro to cut 750 white-collar jobs: Cost control or structural overhaul?
Norsk Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy giant, has announced plans to lay off about 750 white-collar employees. Just two months after signalling a temporary hiring freeze without specifying the affected business areas, the company has escalated the measure into targeted job cuts....
Global aluminium recycling market faces scrap squeeze amid surging demand
The global aluminium recycling industry is entering a new phase of accelerated growth, with a projected market value rising from USD107 billion in 2023 to USD160 billion by 2032, according to the latest business market analysis. However, industry insiders warn that high-grade scrap shortages...
Moravia Cans announced as latest UKARI funding partner
Czech Republic based Moravia Cans, one of Europe’s leading producers of aluminium aerosol cans, has joined the UK Aerosol Recycling Initiative (UKARI) as its latest funding partner. Spearheaded by Alupro, UKARI was launched in 2022 with the ambition of increasing national awareness and uptake of...
Tariff imbalance drives aluminium scrap outflows, putting Europe’s circular economy at risk
Despite a recent breakthrough in the EU-US tariff standoff, Europe’s aluminium recycling industry is sounding the alarm over a worsening crisis: the continued surge in aluminium scrap exports from the continent. While the deal marked a diplomatic easing of trade tensions, it left a critical issue...
Eden Renewables secures approval for 13.8-MW solar project in England
Eden Renewables, a renewable energy developer whose headquarters are in Troy, New York, USA, has received a unanimous planning consent from Braintree District Council for its proposed 13.8 MWac Sheepcote Solar Farm. This farm is close to Cressing in Essex, England. The consent came with glowing...
The 3rd European Green Aluminium Summit 2025
The 3rd European Green Aluminium Summit 2025 will be held on 11-12 November 2025, at Düsseldorf, Germany. The 3rd European Green Aluminium Summit 2025 will focus on advancing aluminum’s role in Europe’s green transition, covering key areas such as Green Aluminum Production, Energy Transition,...
Metlen celebrates debut on the London Stock Exchange
Greek industrial and energy conglomerate METLEN Energy & Metals Plc (MTLN) is signalling bigger international ambitions with its debut trading at the London Stock Exchange (LSE). It marks a notable milestone in its transformation into a global player. The listing follows the successful completion...
Prysmian powers Europe's energy shift with smart grids, low-carbon cables & strong Q1
The accelerating energy transition is creating significant growth opportunities, with industry leaders adopting forward-looking strategies for long-term impact. In line with this trend, Prysmian Group, recognised globally for its power and telecom cable expertise, is driving a new phase of progress...
German company Universal Beteiligungs mbH joins forces with Kaiser Aluminum with a strategic investment
Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH, a Germany-based institutional investor, has bought a fresh stake in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a US-based manufacturer. This marks a new investment move in the world of speciality aluminium products. Image Source: Kaiser Aluminum According to...
EU-US to forge a common shield, a metals alliance as industrial sovereignty in action
When the European Union and the United States announced the formation of a new “metals alliance” on July 28, 2025, it signalled more than just tariff alignment. It marked a turning point, a coordinated effort to shield their domestic metals sectors from a common adversary: China’s state-driven...
Speira appoints aluminium industry veteran Johannes Steurer as new CFO
European leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, Speira, has appointed Johannes Steurer as its new Chief Financial Officer, effective from July 31, 2025. Steurer has formally become responsible for the company's finance, legal and IT teams this week, bringing considerable high-level experience...
From Canada to Europe - a noticeable shift in US aluminium sourcing
Canadian aluminium smelters are sharply reducing primary metal exports to the US following an escalation in tariffs under the Trump administration. Beginning in March 2025, the US reinstated a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian aluminium, which was then unexpectedly doubled to 50 per cent in June,...
Stellantis projects $1.4 billion blow from US tariffs in H2 2025
Stellantis, a multinational automotive corporation in the Netherlands, is bracing for a financial hit in the second half of 2025, expecting a Euro 1.2 billion (USD 1.4 billion) impact from new US tariffs as the global auto industry grapples with changing regulatory barriers and trade winds. After a...
DRS hits 1.6 billion bottles and cans: A new page opens in Ireland’s recycling playbook
Ireland's ambitious Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) has achieved a notable environmental milestone by collecting over 1.6 billion plastic bottles and aluminium or steel cans since being implemented nationwide in February 2024. The DRS has transformed Ireland's container recycling rate from 49 per cent...
Hydro partners with Hertwich Engineering to enhance aluminium recycling in Spain
Hydro Aluminium has placed an order for a batch homogenisation plant to enhance operations at its recycling facility in Spain, marking another strategic advancement in the global aluminium recycling sector. The plant will be supplied by Hertwich Engineering, a company known for its expertise in...
Volker Hoffmann from CeraNovis and AL Circle converse on the aluminium market’s shift from cost and quality to sustainability
Volker Hofmann is the Head of Sales and Product Management at CeraNovis GmbH, a Saarbrücken-based specialist in high-performance coatings for foundries and casthouses. A qualified engineer in Foundry and Materials Technology (Dipl.-Ing. FH), Hofmann brings over three decades of experience across...
EU deploys new scrap‑metal customs surveillance to tackle leakage
Brussels has stopped watching from the sidelines. As the global metals trade grows more asymmetric and carbon commitments face real-world constraints, the European Commission’s decision to implement surveillance on scrap metal imports and exports has moved far beyond being a regulatory formality to...
