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How nearly 6Mt of aluminium dross is driving the next wave of recovery technologies and building circular value chains
Every tonne of aluminium produced creates more than just the finished metal. Across primary production and recycling, the processes generate aluminium dross-an oxide-rich material that is increasingly attracting attention across the industry. Global aluminium dross generation is projected to rise from 5.86 million tonnes in 2025 to 6.04 million tonnes in 2026, marking a 3.1 per cent increase, with volumes expected to grow by a further 13.4 per cent by 2030 and 5.7 per cent by 2032. The rise is being driven by expanding aluminium production and, increasingly, the rapid growth of secondary aluminium recycling. This growing waste stream includes white dross, mainly generated during primary aluminium production and clean metal melting, and black dross, which typically arises from secondary...
AL Circle x Dr.-Ing. Oliver Moos: CETAG’s sustainable casthouse solutions focus on reducing dross generation and maximising aluminium recovery
Dr.-Ing. Oliver Moos, Managing Director of CETAG AG, brings decades of expertise in aluminium casthouse technology, offering innovative, cost-efficient and sustainable process solutions through global consulting, project management and equipment design. In an interview for “ Sustainability & Recycling: Aluminium's Dual Commitment ” e-Magazine, Dr.-Ing. Oliver Moos delves into CETAG’s approach to enhancing sustainability in aluminium casting, emphasising dross reduction, efficient metal recovery, process optimisation and digital advancements for achieving near-zero landfill operations. AL Circle: How does your aluminium casthouse technology contribute to sustainability in the casting process? What are its key features, and how do they stand apart from conventional technologies available in...
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ASI certifies Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd against Chain of Custody Standard V2
Press Metal has achieved Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for aluminium smelting, aluminium re-melting/refining, casthouses and aluminium dross internal recovery at its Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd facility in Sarawak, Malaysia. ASI today announced that Press Metal Sarawak Sdn Bhd has been certified against the ASI CoC Standard V2 (2022), in addition to the ASI Performance Standard V3, which it achieved in 2023. The Facility operates at an annual production capacity of 120,000 tonnes, producing aluminium billets. The ASI CoC Standard V2 sets out requirements for the creation of a Chain of Custody for material that is produced and processed through the value chain into diverse downstream sectors. The implementation of ASI’s CoC...
Aluminium dross recovery and metal extraction: What to expect in 2025
The global aluminium industry stands at a critical juncture where efficiency, sustainability, and resource recovery are shaping new business priorities. As per recent business market research, the aluminium sector — formed of primary aluminium smelters, secondary aluminium facilities, and downstream processing plants — generated an estimated 4.78 million tonnes of dross in 2024. Source: AL Circle This figure reflects the inescapable byproduct of aluminium melting, but it also highlights opportunities for resource recovery and value creation. Aluminium dross generation: Regional market analysis China, the world's largest producer of aluminium, continues to dominate global dross output as per rule, accounting for nearly 47 per cent of total generation in 2024. The Rest of Asia-Pacific...
Recycling gains ground as aluminium industry rethinks dross disposal
Aluminium dross, a by-product formed during the melting and processing of aluminium, emerges when molten aluminium oxidises on the surface, creating a thin ‘skin-like’ layer. Historically, dross was often sent to landfills — a practice not only harmful to the environment but also wasteful, as it meant losing valuable aluminium content and other recoverable materials. Source: AL CircleBiz In recent years, however, the industry’s focus on sustainability, environmental responsibility, and resource efficiency has driven major advancements in dross processing technologies. Modern systems can now recover over 95 per cent of the aluminium content, significantly outperforming conventional recovery methods. Despite this progress, a substantial portion of dross — particularly from the secondary...
Taha International Honoured with Power List Awards Middle East 2025 for Excellence in Sustainable Manufacturing
TAHA International for Industrial Services, headquartered in the Kingdom of Bahrain, has been awarded the prestigious Power List Middle East Award 2025 in the category of Sustainable Manufacturing. The award was presented during the second edition of the annual Power List Awards ceremony, hosted by Roshcomm, and held in the presence of His Excellency Ali Bin Saleh Al Saleh, Chairman of the Shura Council, who personally presented the awards to the winners. This recognition represents a major milestone in Taha International’s journey and stands as a testament to the company’s pioneering role in advancing aluminium hot dross processing technology. Through its ongoing commitment to a zero-waste circular economy and its proactive engagement with pressing environmental and climate challenges,...
Recycling, recovery, and responsibility: AL Circle’s 'World Environment Day' curated reports show the way forward
As the world observes 'World Environment Day' , AL Circle shines a spotlight on the aluminium industry's vital role in building a more sustainable planet. Known for its infinite recyclability and lightweight efficiency, aluminium holds immense promise — but the challenges of waste and residue management remain pressing. To address this, AL Circle's three insightful reports that explore critical areas of environmental impact and opportunity: World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis & Industry Forecast to 2032 Aluminium Dross Processing: A Global Review A Comprehensive Analysis of Bauxite Residue – Red Mud Together, these reports provide a comprehensive analysis of the transformation of aluminium industry waste streams — from the utilisation of red mud (bauxite residue) to the recovery of...
“Deploying processing facilities near cast houses minimises the carbon footprint by reducing the need for transportation and reheating of dross,” Frank Pollmann, TAHA International
Frank Pollmann, Founder, Taha International, is a German entrepreneur whose business roots are more than 30 years deep in the Gulf region. He founded TAHA International Corporation and led its transformation from a small trading company in Bahrain to a leading-edge provider of award-winning proprietary dross management services to cast house operators worldwide. Through this descriptive interview for AL Circle's 'Aluminium Industry: Focus Europe' e-magazine, Pollmann reflects on the challenges that the business has overcome as well as industry collaborations that have steered the business’ overall growth. AL Circle: From your perspective, what are the most significant challenges the European aluminium industry faces today regarding waste management, and how can TAHA contribute to...
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“Deploying processing facilities near cast houses minimises the carbon footprint by reducing the need for transportation and reheating of dross,” Frank Pollmann, TAHA International
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