Hydro Extrusions receives widespread ASI recertification

Global metals producer says more than 70 sites, including 25 in North America, have been recertified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.

Heating up

Many changes have occurred since Recycling Today last compiled its list of secondary aluminum producers in 2018.

Newsworthy

Recent news from the various sectors of the recycling industry from our May 2025 issue.

LME looks into sustainable metal pricing

London Metal Exchange says it is meeting with stakeholders to explore “establishing price premia for sustainable metals.”

Hydro starts up construction in Spain

The Norway-based aluminum maker has started building a recycled-content production facility in Torija, Spain.

Update: Novelis produces first aluminum coil made fully from recycled end-of-life automotive scrap

The product is suitable for car body outer skin applications, meeting surface quality and formability requirements, according to the company.

Novelis tests hydrogen in recycling furnace

Hydrogen fuel was used to power a recycling furnace at the company’s Latchford, U.K., plant.

Real Alloy promotes executive to CEO

Ohio-based secondary aluminum producer promotes Russell Barr from chief operating officer to CEO.

Steel Dynamics’ net income narrows in Q4

Recycled-content steel producer’s net income in late 2024 falls from the prior quarter, but company nets $1.5 billion in the full year.

A world of caution

The global ferrous and nonferrous metals sectors likely will continue facing headwinds this year.

Masters of reinvention

Formerly an electronics recycler, Ecovery LLC has shifted its focus to processing aluminum and copper scrap on a global scale.