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Hydro receives $17.4 million in the form of Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
The company’s aluminum recycling plant in Henderson, Kentucky, will use the credit to advance new technology for the automotive industry.
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Steel recycling’s bright future not yet certified
While decarbonization shines a positive light on steel recycling, a certification duel and potential political moves represent threats to the good news story.
Rio Tinto incorporates recycled aluminum in Australia
Extrusions producer Capral says Rio Tinto has incorporated 20 percent of its in-house scrap in new billet production.
UK government backs ReCircAl project to produce aluminum extrusion billet from scrap
Led by EMR, ReCircAl brings together EMR's knowledge and expertise in recycled aluminum reprocessing with the skills of Constellium and the other project partners.
BIR Autumn 2024: Stainless scrap competes in crowded arena
While stainless steel scrap has its place in the metallics picture, it continues to face competition from ore-based nickel pig iron.
‘Subdued’ is operative word in recycled steel market
Generators, processors and traders continued to wait for a pricing rebound as the October U.S. mill buying period began.
September global steel output drops from last year
World’s largest steelmaker, China, produced 5 million fewer metric tons this September compared with last year, according to the World Steel Association.
The Scrap Show: Duncan Pitchford, Hydro Aluminum Metals
Duncan Pitchford, president of Hydro Aluminum Metals, talks about the company's investments in recycled-content aluminum production and more.
SA Recycling CEO labels ferrous market ‘subdued’
George Adams, CEO of California-based SA Recycling, says winter could introduce factors placing upward price pressure on steel scrap.
The new shape of aluminum extrusions
Atomic13 is working to commercialize a novel extrusion technology developed by Pacific Northwest National Laboratory that lowers the carbon footprint of aluminum extrusions by approximately 90 percent using postconsumer scrap.
Hydro relocates, expands technology center
The Cassopolis, Michigan-based technology center houses R&D experts and strengthens Hydro’s capabilities to deliver innovative aluminum products to its automotive, transportation, consumer products and building systems customers.