2026 Circular Steel Summit: The supplier relationship
Representing steel mills and foundries, panelists at the annual event detailed what they need from suppliers and how they evaluate scrap.
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LME takes sustainability premium step
The London Metal Exchange also says its January 2026 activity set new records in copper contract and overall average daily volumes.
Smurfit Westrock remains focused on portfolio optimization
The company closed approximately 600,000 tons of high-cost or inefficient capacity in 2025; CEO Tony Smurfit says 2026 has started with a “generally better” operating environment.
Nebraska cities receive $7 million in waste, recycling grants
The grants will support waste and litter reduction projects, recycling programs and collection costs across the state.
Metals Innovation Initiative appoints sustainability project coordinator
Laura Haury joins MI2 and will focus on recycling efforts, environmental education and outreach.
Aqua Metals aims to acquire Lion Energy
The combined company would integrate energy storage products, proprietary energy management software, recycling and battery materials into a single platform.
GFL profits decrease from prior quarter
The waste and recycling firm netted about $25 million in late 2025, though its CEO expects an “industry-leading financial performance” this year.
Amcor says Q2 performance in line with ’26 expectations
Aided by its 2025 acquisition of Berry Global, the company says it achieved net sales of $5.4 billion in the quarter—a 68 percent increase over the previous year.
Aduro Clean Technologies achieves operational milestone for NGP pilot plant
The company has concluded commissioning close-out activities across all major systems, transitioning the facility from project execution to operations.
USPP outlines ways to advance film and flexible packaging circularity
The organization says its new paper draws on full value chain expertise to identify priority actions across design, collection and end markets.
Fires, tariffs reduce Novelis’ earnings
The company’s adjusted EBITDA declined 5 percent year over year, reflecting the estimated negative impacts of $54 million from the Oswego, New York, fires and $34 million from tariffs.
