Eural Gnutti: why the future of aluminium lies in scrap

Posted on 28 Jul 2026 by The Manufacturer
International geopolitical tensions are putting pressure on primary aluminium supply chains. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is disrupting trade flows from the Persian Gulf region, which accounts for around 9 per cent of global primary aluminium production. Further complicating the picture are the damages sustained by major Middle Eastern production facilities (Aluminium Bahrain…

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