Li-Cycle reports 2024 financials

The battery recycler increased its revenue while decreasing its total expenses but says a special committee of independent directors is evaluating financial and strategic alternatives, including a potential transaction involving Glencore.

Hyundai confirms Louisiana as EAF mill site

Hyundai Steel puts a $5.8 billion price tag on the electric arc furnace mill it intends to build in Louisiana.

Ball links up with JV partner for aluminum cup operations

The packaging firm, which markets its aluminum beverage cups as recyclable, has welcomed Ayna.AI LLC as a 51 percent shareholder in its cups business unit.

Hyundai says it will make steel in the US

At a press event with President Donald Trump, the South Korean conglomerate says $21 billion in U.S. investments will include a new steel mill.

Analyst: Scrap imbalance lost amid copper’s critical status

As the federal government raises the “critical” profile of copper, its gaze seems cast toward mining and primary production, John Gross says.

Hindalco to invest in copper, aluminum business in India

The company will invest $5.21 billion to deliver upstream and next-generation high-precision engineered products.

Nucor expects slimmer profits in early 2025

While Nucor expects to earn less than half of what it did the prior quarter, U.S. Steel anticipates losing money this quarter.

PRE says EU’s plastic recycling industry at a breaking point

The organization is urging EU policymakers to take a “fast and strong” political stance by introducing effective import controls and enforcing existing legislation.

Circular Services breaks ground on north Texas MRF

Located in Frisco, Texas, the 120,000-square-foot facility will be operated by Balcones Recycling and is expected to be operational by the spring of 2026.

Lux Research webinar examines chemical recycling timetables

The consulting firm says its March 25 webinar will consider the path forward for chemical recycling “after years of missed milestones.”

PET thermoform recycling the focus of new NAPCOR white paper

The report looks at how California and other states can improve PET thermoform circularity through innovation, policy alignment and industry commitments.