Market
November 13, 2023
Rusal increases recycled content in foundry alloys
Russia’s Rusal says it has now taken use of aluminium scrap in cast alloys made for the automotive industry up to 30%.
“By introducing end-of-life scrap into production of foundry alloys, Rusal creates new opportunities for companies to strengthen their potential in a low-carbon circular economy,” said Rusal’s sales and marketing director Roman Andryushin.
Starting with an initial 20%, the proportion recycled aluminium added to molten metal has been increased to between 25% and 30% during the course of this year.
The company said a selective approach to scrap sourcing provides comparable performance with primary foundry alloys. UC Rusal’s goal is to be carbon neutral by 2050.
