Metal Recycling News

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

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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.

Hybar rasies over $1bn for scrap metal recycling steel rebar mill

The new mill will increase Hybar’s rebar production capacity to approximately 1.3m tons annually, representing just under 13% of the domestic market.

CMC Q3 Earnings Surge as EBITDA Jumps 79%

Looking ahead, CMC expects continued momentum supported by healthy project backlogs, infrastructure investments, stronger booking activity, and improving trade policies in both North America and Europe.

SSAB, Greenbrier, Alter Partner on Circular Steel Recycling Project

The partners plan to launch a social media and awareness campaign through 2026, which will include videos featuring the key moments of the project, from production to fabrication and reuse.

Radius Recycling reaches $1.5 million settlement with state over toxic fires 

Another $510,000 will take the form of a civil penalty, and $480,000 will cover the state agency’s investigation costs. 

Italy's Nextchem acquires ETEK to expand metals recycling

The process supports the production of black copper and, through downstream integration, refined metals and ingots including copper, gold, silver, platinum and palladium.

Hundreds of jobs at risk as N.J. scrapyard fights to reopen after suspension

New Jersey sued the company last year, demanding the company take stronger measures to prevent fires. That case is ongoing.

BIR Urges Input on New EU Steel Rules

Also, the new regulation introduces a “melt and pour” origin requirement, aimed at improving transparency by identifying the country where steel was originally produced.