Nonferrous
LME reports active Q2
The London Metal Exchange says it achieved “decade-high quarterly trading volumes” this spring, with nickel trading growing significantly.
More in Nonferrous
Toyota-Tsusho completes acquisition of Radius Recycling
The business unit of the Toyota Group says the acquisition advances its circular economy initiatives and “solidifies Radius Recycling’s leadership position.”
CATL, Ellen MacArthur Foundation aim to accelerate circular battery economy
The firms discussed their collaboration during London Climate Action week in late June.
Fresh Perspective: Brandon Sacca
Brandon Sacca, metal trader and head of export sales at Axiom Metals, discusses the current trade environment and advancements in recycling technology.
Cirba Solutions announces new human resources executive
Angie Stoskopf has been with the company since 2023.
EGA Spectro Alloys begins aluminum billet production
The company can produce up to 120 million pounds of recycled aluminum billets annually.
Tariff on copper could be looming
In a televised cabinet meeting, President Trump indicates he favors placing a 50 percent tariff on inbound copper after a trade review is complete.
Lefort Trax 1375 model on the job in Indiana
Equipment provider Lefort says its mobile shear/baler is helping OmniSource bolster its processing productivity.
ReMA meets with Thai government over container inspections
The Recycled Materials Association says it is advocating for “proper categorization” of U.S. nonferrous recycled metal exports to Thailand.
Malaysian customs office seizes scrap containers
The action at Port Klang, near Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur, reportedly involved electronic scrap and incorrectly documented aluminum scrap.
The Scrap Show: Kamlesh Jain of Jain Metal Group
Kamlesh Jain, board chair and managing director of Jain Metal Group, Chennai, India, oversees a company that converts several types of nonferrous scrap sourced globally into secondary ingots. Jain provides insight into his company’s diverse operations and offers thoughts about the industry’s future in India and beyond.
