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Recycling

Recycling is the process of collecting, processing and remanufacturing waste materials into new products, reducing the need for virgin raw materials and minimising environmental impact. In the mining and metals sector, recycling plays a critical role in recovering valuable metals such as gold, platinum-group metals, copper, zinc and lithium from end-of-life products, industrial scrap and mining waste. The practice supports circular economy principles by extending the life cycle of materials and reducing energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with primary extraction. Recycling operations range from the reprocessing of mine tailings and slag to the recovery of metals from electronic waste, catalytic converters and batteries. Major mining companies and specialist processors invest in recycling infrastructure to secure secondary sources of supply and meet growing demand for sustainably sourced materials. The economic viability of recycling depends on metal prices, the grade of recoverable material and the efficiency of processing technologies. Regulatory frameworks and environmental standards increasingly encourage recycling as part of resource stewardship and waste management strategies. The sector has expanded significantly in recent decades, driven by resource scarcity, technological advances and rising awareness of the environmental costs of primary mining.

Recycling News


Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
Propak West Africa conference to deliver practical insights for West Africa’s production and packaging professionals
24th July 2026

The packaging industry across West Africa continues to evolve, driven by expanding consumer markets, rising demand for more efficient and sustainable packaging solutions, and advances in automation... 


Cyclic Materials waste
Global recycler ERI, rare earths recoverer Cyclic partner to scale critical mineral cyclicality
22nd July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Leading US material resource recovery, tech re-use and recycling company ERI has signed a global strategic partnership agreement with Ontario-based rare earths recycling company Cyclic Materials to... 


Norsk Hydro Qatalum site
Norsk Hydro tops Q2 profit view as higher prices offset Qatar hit
22nd July 2026 By: Reuters

Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro reported a quarterly core profit above market expectations on Wednesday, as higher aluminium prices and stronger recycling margins outweighed weaker energy... 


Rare earth samples from Round Top project, in Texas
USA Rare Earth successfully produces technically-demanding dysprosium from magnet scrap
14th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Nasdaq-listed USA Rare Earth has successfully produced commercial-grade dysprosium oxide and neodymium-praseodymium oxide samples from recycled rare earth magnet scrap at its Wheat Ridge... 


Joint Investment By Metpac-sa And Petco Delivers New Recycling Hub As Gauteng's Landfill Crisis Deepen
Joint Investment By Metpac-sa And Petco Delivers New Recycling Hub As Gauteng's Landfill Crisis Deepen
14th July 2026

As Gauteng's municipal landfill capacity continues to decline, a new partnership between Producer Responsibility Organisations (PROs) and the private waste sector is demonstrating how collaborative... 


Image of The TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V crusher from Pilot Crushtec
S African crusher meets EU emissions standards
10th July 2026

With a shift towards more stringent emissions regulations in Europe, crushing, screening and materials handling equipment provider Pilot Crushtec says its latest TwisterTrac VS350E Stage V crusher... 


The DynamiTrac XS200 delivers powerful mobile screening performance in a compact package, making it ideal for contractors and smaller operations requiring maximum flexibility
Pilot Crushtec Delivers Compact Mobility With The Dynamitrac Xs200 Entry-level Mobile Scalper
10th July 2026

Pilot Crushtec International’s DynamiTrac XS200 Xtreme Mobile Scalping Screen is a compact entry-level mobile scalper designed for smaller operations, contractors and emerging operators needing... 


The Wilmington Group launches fully managed waste, recycling service for multi-site operations
The Wilmington Group launches fully managed waste, recycling service for multi-site operations
9th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Wilmington Group, a recycling, secure destruction and managed waste services provider, has announced the launch of OneWaste – a fully managed waste and recycling service for organisations... 


Tru-Trac and BREC team members at Hillhead 2026, reinforcing their strong partnership in the UK market
Tru-trac And Brec Strengthen Uk Partnership With Belt Scale Technology
6th July 2026

Tru-Trac has expanded its long-standing UK partnership with BREC Ltd to include its advanced Belt Scale solutions, providing customers with a broader portfolio of intelligent conveyor technologies... 


Fishing Line Bin Initiative Relaunched Through Industry Collaboration and Environmental Partnerships
Fishing Line Bin Initiative Relaunched Through Industry Collaboration and Environmental Partnerships
24th June 2026

The Sustainable Seas Trust (SST), in partnership with Plastics SA, the South African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) and Marley Pipe Systems, has relaunched and expanded its... 


West Africa packaging sector to receive boost from Propak West Africa 2026
West Africa packaging sector to receive boost from Propak West Africa 2026
19th June 2026

The future of the African packaging and print industry looks promising, with the market projected to grow over the next five years, providing strong opportunities for businesses involved in... 


Circuit board in hand
Rare earths recovery company Paladin Envirotech opens new US e-waste recycling sites
18th June 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Rare earths recovery company Paladin Envirotech has announced a major expansion of its US operations to scale domestic processing capacity and strengthen critical materials recovery... 


PVC and Polystyrene Industries Call for Evidence-Based Approach to SA Circular Economy
PVC and Polystyrene Industries Call for Evidence-Based Approach to SA Circular Economy
12th June 2026

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA), the African Polystyrene Industry Alliance (APIA) have called for a more inclusive and evidence-based approach to South Africa's circular economy... 


An image of Lintec & Linnhoff's RAP system
Recycling tech aids circular ambitions
12th June 2026

Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP) – a product of recycled old asphalt roads – is moving from a supplementary option to a core component of modern road construction, as sustainability,... 


Skills Transfer and Continuous Training: Key to the Future Competitiveness of South Africa’s Plastics Industry
Skills Transfer and Continuous Training: Key to the Future Competitiveness of South Africa’s Plastics Industry
9th June 2026

As South Africa’s plastics manufacturing sector navigates rapid technological change, sustainability demands and increasing global competition, industry leaders are warning that skills development... 


A generic image of gold bars
Gold price momentum increases amid geopolitical headwinds
4th June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Despite short-term headwinds from the conflict in the Middle East, gold is expected to resume its forward momentum once the war concludes with the yearly average gold price forecast to surge by 43%... 


SFA (Oxford) CEO Henk de Hoop.
Platinum investment demand broadening to minor PGM metals, SFA (Oxford) points out
3rd June 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The strong ongoing investment demand for platinum is broadening to the minor platinum group metals (PGMs) such as ruthenium and iridium, SFA (Oxford) CEO Henk de Hoop pointed out on Wednesday June... 


Plastics SA drives collaborative action for cleaner rivers and oceans ahead of world oceans day 2026
Plastics SA drives collaborative action for cleaner rivers and oceans ahead of world oceans day 2026
3rd June 2026 By: Reza Creamer

Under the theme “Catalysing Action for Our Ocean & Climate”, Plastics SA is intensifying its efforts to prevent plastic pollution from reaching South Africa’s rivers, streams and oceans through a... 


Global PVC Market Shifts Under Spotlight at SAVA’s 14th AGM
Global PVC Market Shifts Under Spotlight at SAVA’s 14th AGM
28th May 2026

The Southern African Vinyls Association (SAVA) hosted its 14th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 21 May 2026, bringing together key stakeholders from across the PVC value chain to reflect on the past... 


Rare earth material
Ionic secures magnet rare earth oxide sale agreements with US-based AML
26th May 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

ASX-listed Ionic Rare Earths has signed two binding sale agreements with US-based Advanced Magnet Lab (AML) for separated magnet rare earth oxides. The first agreement involves the supply of... 


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