Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has announced a $170 million expansion of its Leichtmetall recycling operations near Hannover, Germany. The new facility will add 110,000 t/year of scrap sorting and 153,000 t/year of melting and casting capacity, lifting total output more than sixfold. Commissioning is targeted for 2028, featuring advanced sorting, energy-efficient furnaces, and near-total salt recovery to supply high-grade secondary aluminium for Europe’s automotive and industrial sectors.

EGA plans major expansion of aluminium recycling operations in Germany
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