Top 4 industry titans powering the shift from primary to secondary aluminium production
Do you know that recycling a single tonne of aluminium can prevent up to 9 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to the production from raw materials? As the race toward net-zero accelerates, recycled aluminium has moved from the sidelines to become a cornerstone of a resource-efficient, low-carbon future. In fact, a lot of primary aluminium producers and smelters are now investing more in the secondary aluminium business.
Why are primary smelters investing more in secondary aluminium?
The secondary aluminium market, long led by specialised players such as Novelis, Real Alloy, and regional recyclers, is undergoing a profound transformation. Major primary producers, including EGA, Ma'aden, Hydro, Rio Tinto, and others, are stepping into the arena, strengthening their foothold through greenfield developments, brownfield enhancements, and strategic acquisitions of secondary facilities. This wave of investment marks a clear industry-wide pivot toward circularity and low-carbon growth.
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