China’s ‘nonmarket policies’ decried by OECD

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Steel Committee says steel exports from China continue to reduce market share for steelmakers in OECD member nations.

Rising mill output creates ferrous market anticipation

Statistics show U.S. steel mills have been ramping up their output lately, but thus far it has not led to a price boost for recycled steel.

Liberty Tire Recycling to open 2 facilities in Alabama

The first site is set to open early next year in the Mobile area and the second is expected to be announced sometime next year.

BHS, Danieli forge automation partnership

The companies say their collaboration can help drive forward automation in the metal recycling industry.

Auto salvage and recycling facility site of fatal plane crash

Grade A Auto Parts in Louisville, Kentucky, was the site of plane crash this week that has caused several fatalities.

Aerosol can features Elysis primary aluminum, recycled content

The launch, a partnership among Alcoa, Ball and Unilever, marks the first time Elysis carbon-free smelting technology has been used in consumer personal and home care packaging.

EPA taps ABTC for large-scale battery recycling project

ABTC says the lithium-ion battery cleanup is the “largest in U.S. history,” with $30 million in estimated project proceeds.

Three SENNEBOGEN scrap handlers have helped auto shredding plant operator Monterrey Metal Recycling Solutions avoid downtime and boost productivity.

Product Spotlight

New and updated products for the recycling industry from our November 2025 issue.

BlueScope to get new CEO

Tania Archibald will succeed Mark Vassella as managing director and CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2026.

In memoriam: Alfred Arnold Nijkerk

Nijkerk was present at the founding of the BIR in Amsterdam almost eight decades ago and remained a supporter of the organization and its mission throughout his life.