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Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our July 2025 issue.
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New aluminum scrap grade debuts at ReMA 2025
The new scrap grade, vesper, was developed in partnership with aluminum recycling and rolling company Novelis.
GM to invest in Buffalo area engine plant
The automaker has announced an $888 million investment project at the metals-intensive truck and sport utility vehicle engine plant in Tonawanda, New York.
Vallourec reports slimmer profits in Q1
CEO of global steel tubes producer says geographically dispersed operations are helping it navigate through trade issues.
Cliffs bleeds red ink in Q1
The steelmaker lost more than $480 million in the first three months of 2025 and is responding by cutting back capacity.
Steelmakers’ Q1 results largely profitable
U.S. Steel reports a net loss in the first quarter of this year, while several other steelmakers report varying levels of profitability.
VP Vance, EPA’s Zeldin tour Nucor mill
In visit to South Carolina steel mill, Trump administration officials say changes to emissions standards can assist the American steel industry.
Hydnum EAF mill in Spain receives funding
Investors behind proposed electric arc furnace steel mill receive more than $65 million from Spanish government decarbonization fund.
Trade group predicts nickel surplus
Trade disruptions combined with output increases could create a 200,000-ton surplus of nickel in 2025, according to the International Nickel Study Group.
British Steel mill subject of UK government intervention
The government of the United Kingdom has stepped in to keep a steelmaking complex in Scunthorpe, England, operating.
Updated: Grede to close Alabama foundry
The Brewton, Alabama, plant closure follows another company closure earlier this decade in the state.