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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Vimetco Extrusion, fully owned subsidiary of Vimetco-Alro S.A., commissioned an investment of RON 19 million, aimed at increasing the efficiency of the activity and the competitiveness. The project, co-financed by the European Union, regarded the increase in production and exports volume,...
EU countries will face tougher recycling targets and a ban on burying recyclable waste in landfills under plans presented by the European Commission. The proposals are part of the Commission’s Waste Targets Review, which includes updated recycling targets of 70 percent of household waste and 80...
The decision by the European Commission to split the proposed non-ferrous and ferrous 2030 packaging targets will lead to extra cost, according to the European Aluminum Association (EAA). Under the proposals published by the European Commission last week, 80 per cent of packaging will need to be...
The European Aluminium Association (EAA) has welcomed the European Commission's efforts to strengthen the EU’s waste policy framework as an important step forward in its transition to a circular economy. In this same context, the body is also calling for achievable recycling targets and accurate...
General Motors has announced a $240 million investment to build a new engine plant in the Argentina in addition to its recent investment of $450 million for the production of a new global model in the region. To date, GM has invested $740 million in Argentina. The announcement was made at a...
The Confederation of European Waste-to-Energy Plants (CEWEP) embraces the Commission’s ambition to phase out landfilling of recyclable and recoverable waste and urges the decision makers to promote quality recycling. Waste-to-energy is complementary to quality recycling, helping to achieve a clean...
The European Aluminium Association (EAA) has welcomed the European Commission’s efforts to strengthen the EU waste policy framework as an important step forward in Europe’s transition to a circular economy. In this context it is also calling for achievable recycling targets and accurate...
The European Commission today (July 2) formally adopted proposals for the future of waste and recycling targets within Europe, as part of measures towards achieving a circular economy. Key among the proposals is an increased target for Member States to recycle or reuse 70% of municipal waste by...
The UAE's reputation as an emerging giant in the global aluminium industry, and a key supplier to European markets, has been enhanced by the attendance of Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC ("EGA") at the 10th Metef International Aluminium Exhibition ("Metef 2014"), which was held in Verona, Italy from...
In light of the forthcoming review of EU waste legislation, the European Aluminium Association (EAA) is advocating higher recycling targets and 'phasing out landfilling of end-use recyclable goods'. The organisation's director general Gerd Götz insists 'bold policy measures are needed to secure the...
General Cable Corporation announced today that the European Commission has issued a decision on the liability of producers of submarine and underground high voltage power cables for infringement of European competition law. The Power Cables Case was initiated by a Statement of Objections or...
The aluminium industry has called on EU policy makers to build on the European Council’s conclusions by developing robust measures to prevent further investment leakage. Gerd Götz, director general of the EAA, says, “We greatly appreciate that EU Member States are focusing on restoring industrial...
Public Power Corporation (PPC) said an Athens Single-Membered Court of First Instance has rejected an appeal filed by Aluminium SA regarding unlawful state aid totalling 17.4m euros, plus interest, that it received. The court's ruling was based on a relevant decision of the European Commission...
Svein Richard Brandtzaeg , Chief executive of Norsk Hydro, said to Reuters that aluminium’s overall price, including delivery premium paid to producers, is expected to rise in the year 2014 as demand of the metal growth outpaces production. "Demand will exceed production, so there is reason to...
The rising cost of green taxes and the burden of EU climate policies have allowed the aluminium industry in Europe to become globally uncompetitive, experts have warned. Rising green taxes are leaving the European aluminium industry at a cost disadvantage to the rest of the world, with...
Investment in Britain’s aluminium sector is being held back by the high cost of energy in the country, industry representatives have told a Government Minister. Members of the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) warned Minister for Business and Energy Michael Fallon at a meeting in Whitehall on Monday...
The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the EU 27 + EFTA countries increased by 2.4% points to a new record level of 68% in 2011. If the collection of cans in the remaining European countries and Turkey is included, this means that more than 25 billion cans are recycled in Europe...
European aluminium beverage can recycling at record level of 68% Brussels, 16 December 2013: The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in the EU 27 + EFTA countries increased by 2.4% points to a new record level of 68% in 2011. If the collection of cans in the remaining European...
