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ReMA 2025: Cargo theft requires comprehensive risk management strategies
Panelists discussed the growth in cargo thefts and shared best practices for preventing and responding to cargo theft.
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Aurubis announces executive appointments
German recycled-content metals producer names a new CEO and chief operations officer for smelting activities.
Copper’s value spurs costly theft cases
Just two recent copper theft cases have led to what victims claim is a combined loss of nearly half a million dollars.
Copper price continues its climb
Supply and demand issues appear to be only part of the equation in the recent escalation of copper’s price on global exchanges.
ScrapRight introduces payout platform
Recycling software vendor partners with global fintech firm Onbe to create payout system for scale house transactions.
Combating an elusive problem
Online trade services platform Tradefox has developed several methods it says can be deployed to combat fraud and deception in the recycling sector.
Verdict announced in Aurubis theft
The main defendant received a sentence of five years and 10 months, while a former Aurubis employee received three years and six months in prison.
California recycling company ordered to pay $140M for bottle bill fraud
Recycling Services Alliance Inc. was convicted of recycling fraud for illegally filing claims on bottles and cans.
California county reports rise in copper wire thefts
Kern County Sheriff’s Office detectives locate 2,300 pounds of nonferrous metals in Bakersfield, California; uncover illegal recycling operation.
Aurubis retains profitability in Q1 of fiscal year
Metals producer predicts its new facility in Georgia will start production before Sept. 30.
Aurubis fraud case could take down top executives
Company’s supervisory board is discussing potential changes that could involve the CEO and two other executives.