Copper Market Take Centre Stage at BIR Recycling Convention 2026

Copper | 2026-10-07 06:41:44 | By Paul Ploumis

Prof. Dr. Frank Pothen of Germany’s University of Applied Sciences in Jena will present an analysis of European copper fundamentals.

Summary

Copper to headline BIR Malaga 2026
The BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in Malaga will feature copper as a key topic during the Non-Ferrous Metals Division’s plenary session. Experts will assess supply, demand and the factors shaping future copper availability.
Trade policies and material flows in focus
The session will examine how potential export restrictions and changing trade policies could influence international copper flows. These developments could have significant implications for recyclers and other participants across the supply chain.
Experts to bring market and industry perspectives
Prof. Dr. Frank Pothen will discuss European copper fundamentals, while ACIN Recycling Metals CEO Joan Campmajo will address raw material availability and consumption needs. A panel discussion will then explore challenges and opportunities for the recycling sector.

SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The copper market will take centre stage at the upcoming Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) World Recycling Convention & Exhibition Malaga 2026. Industry experts will share their outlook on supply, demand, and future availability of the metal.

The BIR Non-Ferrous Metals Division’s plenary session will focus particularly on how changing trade policies, including potential export restrictions, could reshape copper flows and affect recyclers across the supply chain. The plenary session will be chaired by Paul Coyte, president of BIR’s Non-Ferrous Metals Division and managing director of Hayes Metals.

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Prof. Dr. Frank Pothen of Germany’s University of Applied Sciences in Jena will present an analysis of European copper fundamentals. Also, Joan Campmajo, CEO of Spain-based ACIN Recycling Metals, will provide an industry perspective on raw material availability and consumption needs.

This will be followed by a panel discussion, which will examine the evolving relationship between copper supply and demand. The discussion is expected to highlight challenges and opportunities facing the global recycling sector.

The BIR Malaga 2026 event will provide recyclers with insights into copper market developments and their potential future impacts on the recycling sector.