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Ferrous Division: Shifting Markets for Scrap as Traders Look East

Ferrous markets have seen a remarkable turnaround in fortunes…

Ferrous Division: “World Steel Recycling in Figures” – Latest Update of the 13th Edition

During the recent meeting of the BIR Ferrous Division on 17 October…

New BIR report corroborates fundamental importance of recovered fibre and free trade

2020 was an unprecedented year as the COVID crisis impacted markets,…

BIR World Recycling Convention & Exhibition: Scrap Becomes Increasingly Important

According to the Bureau of International Recycling (BIR), the…

Keyword Plastics: Recyclers‘ Pleasures and Pains

At the recent World Recycling Convention & Exhibition of…

Textiles Division: “Inflection point” Has Been Reached in Drive for Textiles Circularity

While further innovation and investment were required to build…

Stainless Steel & Special Alloys Committee: Stainless Steel Sector Feels Full Force of “perfect Storm”

This year’s extraordinary developments on the LME had added…

Paper Division: Exporting Is about to Get “Much More Difficult”, New President Warns

Latest figures underline the pivotal role played by recovered…

General Assembly: “Challenge Misconceptions about What We Do,” President Urges BIR Members

“Over the years, we have allowed stereotypical views of the…

Ferrous Division: Loss of Free Trade in Scrap Would Trigger “Massive Earthquake” in Market

Steelmakers across Europe would be requiring increased quantities…