Metal Recycling News

Nigeria Scrap Dispute Raises Steel Supply Risks

A dispute between Nigerian scrap-metal dealers and steel producers has highlighted vulnerabilities in the country's domestic steel supply chain. A contested 15-day strike call raised concerns about scrap availability and manufacturing costs, while industry experts warned that prolonged shortages could affect steel production and construction. The dispute comes amid renewed efforts to attract investment into Nigeria's steel industry.

BIR Malaga to Examine Waste Rules and Scrap Trade Risks

BIR’s International Environment Council will examine how EU waste-shipment rules, Basel Convention e-waste amendments and U.S. critical-mineral trade restrictions could affect recycled-material flows, international market access and supply-chain security.

EU Export Risk Adds Pressure to Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Trade

Global non-ferrous scrap markets are facing a combination of EU export-policy uncertainty, uneven industrial demand, feedstock shortages and rising logistics costs, according to BIR. Europe, North America, India, the Middle East and Australasia are all experiencing different forms of pressure as recyclers adjust to shifting material flows.

U.S. Aluminum Scrap Imports Jump 37% in First Half of 2026

U.S. aluminum scrap imports jumped 36.8% year over year to 580,000 metric tons in the first half of 2026, valued at approximately $2.07 billion. Canada supplied nearly two-thirds of the total, while Canada and Mexico together accounted for about 86.6% of all imports.

BIR: EU Waste Rules Could Disrupt Global Metal Recycling

BIR warns that proposed EU waste shipment rules could block ferrous and non-ferrous scrap exports to major Asian recycling markets including India, Malaysia and Thailand, potentially pressuring recycled metal prices and disrupting global supply chains.

Constellium May Rethink European Aluminum Recycling Investments as Scrap Supply Tightens

Constellium could reconsider planned aluminum recycling investments in Europe if supplies of suitable scrap become too constrained, with CEO Ingrid Joerg saying raw-material availability will be a key factor in deciding whether several projects move forward.

BIR: EU Considers Wider Controls on Recycled Material Exports

BIR said a conclusion on the regulation’s potential practical consequences could be reached only upon publication of a detailed proposal by the European Commission.

VinMetal to Import Steel Scrap for Proposed Steel Plant

Once fully operational, the complex is expected to produce 5 million tonnes of steel products annually, including 3 million tonnes of hot-rolled coils, 1.4 million tonnes of steel bars and 600,000 tonnes of steel wire.

EAF Growth Sparks Major Changes in Asian Scrap Trade

The evolving market could encourage Asian countries to treat scrap as a strategic raw material, industray sources said.

EU Targets Ban on Aluminum Scrap Exports to Non-OECD Countries

The earlier proposal was reportedly scheduled for submission on September 23.

Metallus Leadership Transition: Mike Williams to Retire, Westbrooks Named CEO

Williams will step down from both his CEO role and position on the Metallus board on December 31, 2026. However, he will remain as a special advisor to the CEO and board through June 30, 2027.

Global Scrap Metal Recycling Market to Reach $711.8B by 2034

The report states that emerging technologies are likely to reshape recycling operations and boost efficiency. Automated sorting, artificial intelligence, sensors, improved shredders, and modern metal recovery systems could lead to increased recovery rates and reduced contamination.

Aurubis Raises Full-Year Outlook After Q3 Earnings Surge

Meanwhile, the company noted that ramp-up of Aurubis Richmond- the first secondary smelter for multimetal recycling in the U.S., as well as the expansion of its Bulgarian copper tankhouse is in full progress.

Metal recyclers urged to show support for sector-specific apprenticeship

Antonia Grey, who leads on the BMRA’s apprenticeship work, said that the MRGO was open to all metal recycling businesses working across England as a cost-effective means of developing workforce capabilities.

InterPro Boosts Canadian Scrap Supply with K&K Prairie Recycling Acquisition

The acquisition enhances InterPro's access to ferrous and non-ferrous scrap.

Scrap Metal Recycling Market to Surpass USD 100.70 Billion by 2033, Expanding at 5.9% CAGR

The primary objective of this report is to equip readers with actionable intelligence and data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.

BIR ‘One Voice’ Manifesto Calls for Stronger Global Recycling Policies

The manifesto positions recycling as a core manufacturing activity that produces raw materials comparable to virgin resources.

MRAI Seeks End to 2.5% Duty on Aluminium Scrap

According to MRAI, India's secondary aluminium production has expanded significantly over the past decade, rising from 0.85 million tonnes in FY2015-16 to nearly 2.2 million tonnes in FY2025-26.

EMR Begins Phased Reopening of Camden Facility with FireSMART

The program focuses on five key areas—Source, Manage, Assess, Respond, and Train—covering every stage of the recycling process.

BIR: Global Ferrous Scrap Prices Decline on Softer Turkish Demand

Across Europe, Germany's steel mills continued to report steady scrap demand, although supply remained constrained.

Trade Delays, Supply Issues Hit Global Non-Ferrous Scrap Recycling: BIR

The scrap export ban imposed earlier this year has reduced domestic scrap collection and forced several collection facilities to shut down in Ukraine.

Camden City Council rejects settlement with scrapyard operator EMR

Waterfront South resident Kristin Schrum, who wants EMR to leave Camden altogether, said she had “mixed feelings” about the proposed settlement and questioned why it did not require full enclosure of the metal shredder.

Camden City Council to decide whether to allow scrapyard EMR to resume operations after repeated fires

EMR’s fires have driven nearby residents to evacuate their homes as well as cause some to experience acute health symptoms and lingering psychological effects.

Aurubis Launches Hamburg Recycling Plant to Boost Europe's Critical Metals Supply

The inauguration ceremony was attended, among others, by Parliamentary State Secretary Stefan Rouenhoff, Hamburg State Councilor Dr. Christopher Schwieger, and Aurubis Chief Operating Officer Tim Kurth.

Explosion rocks Holbrook scrap yard, shakes homes for miles

Two people suffered minor injuries and were treated at NYU Langone-Suffolk in Patchogue.