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15/06/2026

Europe’s aluminium recycling market is demanding more from every tonne of scrap — higher recovery, better purity, lower energy use and stronger compliance.

For Shandong Luyou, this is exactly where its recycling equipment claims to fit in.

In an exclusive conversation with AL Circle, Luyou explains how its aluminium scrap processing solutions are designed for markets where scrap availability is limited but recycling rate requirements are rising. From precision separation and EU CE-certified products to intelligent load matching, variable frequency drives and full-line integration, the company is positioning itself as a practical, cost-efficient alternative for recyclers aiming to improve profitability and operational reliability.

The highlight? Luyou claims around 99 per cent non-ferrous separation efficiency, 15–20 per cent electricity savings compared to competitors, and a targeted investment payback period of 2–3 years.

As Europe pushes harder on circularity, resource security and low-carbon production, equipment performance may become one of the biggest deciding factors in the future of aluminium recycling.

Read the full interview here: https://shorturl.at/1j0O2

Luyou targets Europe’s scrap crunch with aluminium recycling tech built for purity, uptime and faster payback.

15/06/2026

♻️ Recycled aluminium is gaining serious ground in the automotive sector.

SuperAlloy has reported stronger revenue growth as luxury and supercar manufacturers increase their use of recycled aluminium in production.

Key highlights:

📈 May revenue reached USD 20.14 million, up 18.74% YoY
🏎️ The company is now certified with seven luxury and supercar brands
🏭 Its new Pingtung melting plant is expected to begin trial production in Q2 2027

As carmakers push for lighter, more sustainable materials, recycled aluminium is becoming a stronger part of the mobility supply chain.

Read the full story here: https://tinyurl.com/6mpw2v8u

12/06/2026

“LME aluminium price improves but remains below $3,500/t; stocks continue to decline” 📈

LME aluminium showed a mild recovery, but the market still failed to break above the USD 3,500/t level, keeping price sentiment cautious.

Key market moves:

💰 Cash bid rose 0.29% to USD 3,498/t
📊 3-month reference price gained 1.04%
📉 LME stocks fell 0.89% to 324,825 tonnes

A stronger price close and falling inventories point to improving momentum, but the sub-USD 3,500/t level remains the key resistance to watch.

Read the full story here: https://shorturl.at/asMUf

11/06/2026

Trimet is strengthening Europe’s aluminium circular economy with a major recycling capacity expansion in Germany.

The company is adding up to 80,000 tonnes per annum of recycling capacity at its Gelsenkirchen site, supporting rising demand for recycled aluminium across die-casting and automotive applications.

The move also reflects a wider industry shift: aluminium producers are no longer treating recycling as a side activity. It is becoming central to supply security, low-carbon production and future competitiveness.

With plans to use hydrogen-rich gas from August 2026, Trimet’s expansion signals how recycling, energy transition and industrial growth are beginning to move together.

Read the full news here: https://shorturl.at/tKOML

Trimet plans recycling investments in Hamm, Gelsenkirchen and Essen to boost recycled aluminium output and cut emissions

04/06/2026

Jamaica’s bauxite industry could be entering a decisive phase.

As uncertainty around Guinea’s bauxite export limits continues to stir the global market, Jamaica is working to protect bauxite-bearing lands, strengthen production recovery and attract fresh investment into its mining sector.

The country’s bauxite and alumina subsector earned USD 612 million in export revenue in 2025, while total bauxite output stood at around 5.63 million tonnes. But the real question is whether Jamaica can scale fast enough to capture the opportunity created by global supply disruption.

Can Jamaica turn this moment into long-term growth for its bauxite industry?

Read the full story here: https://shorturl.at/HdkJn

Discover: Jamaica safeguards bauxite lands and advances projects as Guinea's export limits raise supply concerns.

03/06/2026

Guinea’s bauxite export controls are starting to shake up the aluminium market.

Shares of Chalco, China Hongqiao and Nanshan Aluminum International moved higher in Hong Kong as alumina prices climbed above CNY 2,800 per tonne. Analysts expect Guinea’s 2026 bauxite export quota policy could cut shipments by around 30 million tonnes, tightening raw material availability for Chinese refiners and smelters.

The bigger signal is clear: bauxite supply risk is no longer a background issue. It could directly influence alumina costs, primary aluminium prices and market sentiment across the value chain.

Read the full news here: https://shorturl.at/yTZ7u

Hong Kong aluminium shares rose as alumina prices climbed and Guinea’s bauxite export restrictions raised supply worries.

02/06/2026

Europe's aluminium recycling market is expanding rapidly, but rising scrap exports to Asia and the US are intensifying concerns over raw material security, competitiveness and circular economy goals future supply.

Europe’s aluminium recycling demand nears 8Mt, but scrap export concerns grow as shipments surge 66 per cent since 2014.

01/06/2026

With recycled aluminium already accounting for 60% of the region's supply, Europe has effectively become the global testing ground for the policies, technologies and market dynamics that will soon reshape the entire global supply chain.

To help you navigate these shifts, we are launching a month-long campaign throughout June: "Aluminium Recycling in Europe: Challenges & Opportunities."

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29/05/2026

European recyclers warn EU scrap export curbs may affect circular economy goals and industry investment.

Find out: European recyclers warn EU scrap export curbs may adversely affect circular economy goals and industry investment.

18/05/2026

aluminium prices softened across contracts and inventories, signalling a shift after the recent bullish surge

Track LME aluminium prices: Cash offer eases to USD 3,635/t after a 4-year high. Read the latest update