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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On 24 th August’20, the European Commission declared that aluminium extrusions from China will be subject to registration by national customs authorities as of 25 th August’20 in the regards to the ongoing extrusions anti-dumping investigation initiated in February this year. European Aluminium...
The European Commission on 14 th August’20 commences an investigation for allegedly dumped imports of certain aluminium flat rolled products from China in the 27-country European Union based on a complaint by a European group of producers. The EU moves is accompanied by another anti-dumping...
The economy of Slovenia is developed and the country enjoys a high level of prosperity and stability as well as above-average GDP per capita by purchasing power parity at 83% of the EU28 average in 2015. The major Slovene industries that contribute to the economy are electrical equipment,...
The Western European nation, Germany, exhibits its aluminium scrap export and import market enterprising, though the exports show minor dips, however, imports reflects steady growth. Germany’s export of aluminium scrap during 2018 has been recorded at 1.14 million tonnes and the revenue earnings...
The economy of Italy is the 3rd-largest national economy in the European Union, the 8th-largest by nominal GDP in the world, and the 12th-largest by GDP (PPP). Italy has a major advanced economy and is a founding member of the European Union. Italy has a diversified industrial economy, which is...
FACE welcomes the EN+/RUSAL ‘Green Aluminium Vision’, setting out the Group’s commitments to lead the industry into the low carbon economy by developing a new asset class of ‘Green Aluminium’. The proposal presented by Lord Barker, EN+ Executive Chairman, is calling out for a low carbon ‘green’...
En+ has called on the EU to eradicate tariffs on low-carbon imports of aluminium, the lightweight metal used in everything from cars to wind turbines. EU needs to invest almost €500bn a year to meet its climate goals, Greg Barker, the group’s executive chairman, said: “There was a huge opportunity...
In a spectacular development, China has lost a dispute to the European Union at the World Trade Organization (WTO) for a market economy status, as the former allowed the dispute to lapse. The development occurs after four years of battle for the market-economy status by China. The designation would...
The economy of Poland is the sixth-largest in the European Union and the largest among the former Eastern Bloc members of the EU. The biggest industries in Poland are agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and tourism. Poland’s aluminium alloy import during 2017-19 has been recorded with a volume of...
The Brussels-based European Aluminium said: “The European aluminium industry needs additional instruments to address the harmful effects of Chinese subsidies.” European Aluminium is a trade group consisted of more than 80 producers of the metal. The organization lauded that it is calling upon the...
On 15 th May’20, the European Commission is introducing a new system to monitor the imports into the EU of certain aluminium products. The objective is to permit rapid analysis of import trends, ahead of official Eurostat statistics. The new monitoring system that has been commencing from 15 th...
Denmark is one of the most prominent Scandinavian nations and an important part of the European Union since 1973. The country holds a prominent position in the world economy. Denmark is the world’s 60th largest economy in terms of Purchasing Power Parity (PPP). It has a diverse economy that is a...
New-car sales in Europe’s major markets in March dwindled by 52 per cent, attributing to the lockdowns imposed for the containment of COVID19, showed a data on Friday, April 17. Registrations dropped to 853,077 vehicles in the European Union, Britain, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)...
Italy’s has been recorded with the worst hit in the European Union nations for the epidemic COVID-19. The country has been trying hard to come out of this disaster but still finding it tough, as most of the industries are closed down in fear of spreading the virus. Italy’s aluminium cans...
Donald Trump has slapped tariffs on aluminium imports from Europe and threatened broader trade action, notably against European carmakers. This was his outcome if the US cannot strike a fair deal. The European Union hits out at President Donald Trump’s unilateral decision to restrict travel from...
On 22 nd February’20, China’s metal association said “A European Union probe into whether China is dumping aluminium extrusions is a result of “internal” factors at the companies that complained and Chinese producers should not have to bear the consequences”. The extruded aluminium is enormously...
On 14 th February’20, the European Commission declares the opening of an anti-dumping investigation into aluminium extrusions emerged from China. The investigation follows a complaint launched by European Aluminium whose member companies are negatively impacted by the dumping of Chinese exports of...
The European Commission released the long-awaited Green Deal last December, which is presented as the EU’s new growth strategy for a climate-neutral, competitive, circular and socially just economy by mid-century. The aluminium industry is prepared to contribute to the intense transformation which...
