Non-ferrous metals

While the newly published Economic Security Doctrine and the RESourceEU Action Plan confirm the central role of recycling and secondary raw materials in securing Europe’s industrial future, BIR cautions that several measures risk undermining the very resilience and competitiveness the EU seeks to protect.

The European Commission has adopted the RESourceEU Action Plan to strengthen the EU supply of critical raw materials, including rare earth elements, cobalt and lithium.

CMR Green, India’s largest non-ferrous scrap recycler, strengthens its role as a global premium supplier by combining large-scale recycling with advanced sorting technology and a clear sustainability mission. The company’s ambition is driven by three central goals: to maximise metal recovery, reduce emissions and guarantee consistent quality for customers worldwide.

The BIR expresses concern regarding the announcement made last week by European Commission Executive Vice-President for Trade, Maroš Šefčovič, on the launch of preparatory work on a new trade measure targeting recycled aluminium exports from the European Union, with a formal proposal expected in spring 2026.

Siegfried Jacob Metallwerke has announced its acquisition of Auris Noble, a recycler of precious and strategic metals based in Akron, Ohio.

“Challenging” and “uncertain” were words used to describe the state of the global stainless steel markets at the BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok, Thailand.

Recyclers, traders and manufacturers in the non-ferrous sector are having to adapt to a profound transformation in volatile global markets, the BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok has been told. The Non-Ferrous Metals Division session on 27 October considered the impact on the sector of shifting policies, tariffs and new technologies – and how being smart with data can help navigate the changes.

The Global Aluminium Can Collectors Alliance (GBCCA) has presented a new technology designed to strengthen aluminium can recycling. The initiative is intended to help close the loop and support a fully circular economy.

UK metals recycler S. Norton has announced a major investment at its Glasgow site. The expansion boosts capacity, efficiency, and environmental performance.

Tomra Recycling, has launched Finder Color, a new high-throughput solution designed to meet the needs of the scrap metal recycling and e-scrap processing industries.

Metal recycling is central to resource security and climate neutrality. To support operators, recycling professionals and decision-makers with knowledge worldwide, Steinert is launching the Metal Recycling Keynote. This new 45-minute online format provides concise, structured insight into three essential technology areas as ZORBA, Aluminium and Steel scrap.