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...
As smartphones, laptops, televisions, electric vehicles, and household appliances become an integral part of modern life, electronic waste (e-waste) is emerging as one of the world's fastest-growing waste streams. Yet, every discarded electronic device contains more than just obsolete technology—it...
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European Aluminium, a Brussels based company which has many of the largest aluminium producers of the continent’s as its members, stated that its mission, “is to strive for a truly sustainable economy, supporting the Paris Agreement and delivering on the United Nations’ Sustainable Development...
China customs data has reported an 8 per cent month-on-month downfall in the country’s aluminium extrusion exports in October 2021. As per the data, the exports stood at 74,400 tonnes in the said month, which also reflected a 4 per cent year-on-year fall. The decline in exports could be attributed...
On 12 th November 2021, the United States stated that it had initiated dialogue with Japan focused on diminishing US tariffs on metal imports like aluminium and steel, which were imposed under former President Donald Trump, following Washington attainted a deal on the same metal tariff issue with...
The downstream segment of the aluminium sector is considered the most vital player due to the delivery of its multifaceted products, while the week has remained highlighted due to several reasons. The quarterly and half-yearly reports are gradually getting published, as Novelis, the world-leading...
On Sunday, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said that the US and the European Union (EU) had achieved an agreement to end a three-year dispute over tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the region. "We've reached an agreement with the EU which maintains the 232 tariffs but allows limited...
The United States and the European Union have settled to soften tariffs on the multi-billion dollars of aluminium and steel products in an attempt to undertake a trade discourse that has lingered over transatlantic relations since the era of Donald Trump administration. Valdis Dombrovskis, EU trade...
On 28 th October 2021, Ingrid Jörg chaired European Aluminium during the annual general assembly appealed for a stronger EU industrial policy, specifying the vital challenges of unfair trade practices and a lack of access to affordable green energy. The chairperson also welcomed six new members at...
The global aluminium downstream market essentially remained muted this week except a few important updates. For instance, European Aluminium Association has strongly opposed the 9-month suspension of definitive anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat-rolled products. European Aluminium is...
The voice of the European aluminium value chain, European Aluminium Association hails the European Commission’s final confirmation of the definitive anti-dumping duties required to hinder the impact of Chinese dumping of flat-rolled products (FRPs) on the EU market. Correspondingly, European...
The official association of primary aluminium producers, American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA) which is dedicated towards protecting the long-term interest of the U.S. primary aluminium industry and its workers came in support of the continuation of the Section 232 aluminium program. In...
On 29th September 2021, the Athens-listed leading global industrial and energy company, Mytilineos declared its engagement as a coordinator in the European Union’s SCALE project with an experimental plant for the extraction of scandium from bauxite residue. A silvery-white metallic d-block element,...
According to China customs data, aluminium foil exports into China during August 2021 stood at 115,400 million tonnes, which reflected a month-on-month increase of 19.28 per cent and a year-on-year rise of 14.08 per cent. Top six importers of China’s aluminium foil include the United Arab Emirates,...
According to the latest update, the European Commission has yet not taken a final decision whether it will suspend the imposition of definitive anti-dumping duties on aluminium flat rolled products imports from China or not. This news came after a European Union official told S&P Global Platts in...
European Aluminium Association, the voice of the European aluminium value chain stood against the 9-month suspension of the anti-dumping duties on Chinese flat rolled products. According to the sector, the suspension of the anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium flat rolled products will create a...
A joint research study by two European climate think tanks clearly stated that the European Union’s proposal of the world’s first carbon tax is likely to strike Russia hefty while China to remain fairly unscratched. In July, the EU proposed a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), or we can...
The Australian energy and emissions reduction minister, Angus Taylor has alerted that the European Union is attempting to implement a carbon tax on imports, which would be unfavourable to Australia’s export industry. The Energy Minister prompted against a ‘new wave’ of European protectionism that...
This week, during July 26-30, the world alumina market has encountered some of the major updates; for instance, the International Aluminium Institute reports that the world alumina production in 2Q2021 amounted to 35.625 million tonnes, reflecting a hike of 3.93 per cent from 34.278 million tonnes...
The European Union’s new legislation, Fit for 55 which was introduced on 14th July to reduce its GHG emissions by 55% by 2030 and to net-zero by 2050. This has been highly appreciated as the EU’s climate change action transformed into law, safeguarding it from the winds of political change. It will...
