
The UK Scrap Steel Market: Time for Policy Reform
With 80% of UK scrap steel exported, urgent policy action is needed to secure supply for green steelmaking and meet Net Zero goals with Electric Arc Furnaces.
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With 80% of UK scrap steel exported, urgent policy action is needed to secure supply for green steelmaking and meet Net Zero goals with Electric Arc Furnaces.
A live, thought-provoking panel discussion from the UK Metals Expo 2023, delving into the crucial significance of embracing sustainable practices within the materials industry.
The head of Britain’s manufacturing body will today call for all political parties to commit to an industrial strategy with an explicit target for industry to account for 15% of UK GDP
New CEO of Net Zero Industry Wales, Ben Burggraaf, returns to his former workplace, Tata Steel’s integrated steelworks at Port Talbot, to talk about the huge opportunities that he believes exist for industries and society in Wales on the journey to net zero carbon.
In this latest SteelCast mini-series about decarbonisation, Tata Steel’s host, Tim Rutter, talks to a variety of industry experts at the first-ever UK Metals Expo.
The UK aluminium industry faces a pivotal moment, with the potential to shift towards a circular economy, reducing environmental impact and reliance on imports.
UK Steel’s Director, Gareth Stace, shares his thoughts on the new UK government and the importance of industry events such as the UK Metals Expo.
In an interview with the Swiss Trading and Shipping Association (STSA), Kunal Sinha, Head of Recycling for Copper, Cobalt and Electronics at Glencore, explains how this little-known aspect of its work is helping drive a more circular economy.
Urban mining can help transform the UK economy and support businesses of all kinds to meet their carbon reduction targets, explains Roger Morton, Managing Director for Technology and Innovation at EMR Metal Recycling.
Discover the challenges Brompton faced in creating the T Line, the lightest titanium folding bike. Learn about the process and partnership behind this innovation.
Alan Banks from Ford explores the importance of lightweight materials in automotive design, sustainability, and the shift towards zero-emission vehicles.
UK Metals Council meets Minister Zahawi to push for investment in clean tech, supply chain resilience, and skills to meet Net Zero and support UK manufacturing.
The UK Metals Council supports £4.7m funding for the Transforming Foundation Industries Challenge, aimed at improving sustainability and competitiveness in metals.
The report identifies several key approaches to the critical metals challenge
Chris McDonald discusses how UK steel can lead in decarbonisation, with innovation in advanced steels and hydrogen steelmaking to drive sustainability and growth.
When it comes to materials applications, Elon Musk rely on better and more advanced steel to be successful.
It was interesting to see the USA highlight decarbonisation when removing steel tariffs with the EU. I believe that increasingly we will see a strong
Tom Giddings of Alupro explains why better consumer engagement and accurate recycling information are crucial to improving UK recycling rates and sustainability.
sustainable production, resource efficiency, effective product stewardship and a supportive regulatory framework for critical minerals will be necessary to realise the full benefits of a decarbonised green economy.
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