Port of LA reports hectic June

Fears of pending tariffs could have contributed to container shipping traffic that grew 8 percent year on year in Los Angeles this June.

Taking on the e-plastics challenge

Synergy Electronics Recycling and its subsidiary, RePolyTex, are taking hard-to-recycle electronics scrap and making new, sustainable building materials.

Copper’s growth story

Since the 1800s, copper consumption has increased significantly, driven by new inventions and a growing population.

Radius records another unprofitable financial quarter

The metals recycling company, which is in the process of being acquired, has had eight consecutive money-losing quarters.

Haier GE Appliances to expand capacity in Kentucky

The China-based appliance producer says it will invest $490 million to assemble washers and dryers in Louisville, Kentucky.

Of tariffs and trade restrictions

Shifting trade policies were among nonferrous recycling sector challenges discussed during the BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition in May.

Pricing pattern seems familiar

With familiar scrap steel pricing trends emerging as seen last year, summer trading may turn into higher profits.

Chinese steel furnaces temper output in May

Although steel output in China fell by nearly 7 percent year on year this May, the nation produced 600,000 metric tons more steel compared with the prior month.

In memoriam: Bob Bunting

The long-time magnetic equipment company CEO has died at the age of 76.

Stainless sector keeps up with demand

Global stainless steel melt shop output grew by 7 percent in 2024, with the United States part of the success story.

ICM accepts registrations for Shanghai events

The European conference organizer also has released its facility tour schedule for the three co-located recycling events taking place this November.