Yearly Archives: 2013

The aluminium downstream markets in the Middle East

Overview of aluminium industry in the Middle East The Middle East region is poised to become a major hub for primary aluminium production over the...

The Aluminum Can Wars Begin

In 2009, in a joint effort, aluminum companies Alcoa and Novelis decided to centralize their aluminum can collection. In 2011, the two companies accumulated...

Preventing Radioactive Materials From Seeping into Recycled Scrap

In some of our recent posts, we have observed that recycling has become an increasingly globalized industry, with recycled material collected in one country...

“Health-Conscious Americans Hurt Aluminum Can Market”

America has been worried about its weight problem for years, and one of the broader solutions for the US’s growing obesity will affect the...

The Secret of Chinese Aluminum Industry

Global aluminium industry is buzzing about China; the most sought-after hub for the light metal. There is a lot of discussion about Chinese aluminium...

Brazil Remains Aluminum Can Recycling Champion

Brazil’s 2011 aluminum can recycling rate was an unprecedented and ‘historic’ 98.3%, again allowing them to retain the title of Aluminum Can Recycling Champion....

Why We Don’t Recycle More Aluminum and Rare Earth Elements

A World View Most of the US’s raw materials based products and processes were designed in the 1950’s and 1960’s, and were created based on...

The Dilemma of Aluminium Beverage Can Market in India

Despite being around for over half a century, aluminium beverage can (ABC) is yet to find favor in the second most populous country on...

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