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Aluminum makers seek old cans, shredded cars to fuel new plants

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5 min read . Updated: 27 Mar 2022, 07:21 PM IST Bob Tita, The Wall Street Journal

The threat of disrupted production and shipments from Russia, which supplies about 6% of aluminum in the US made in smelters, has been driving aluminum prices higher as well as providing momentum for more scrap-based production in the US (Photo: Bloomberg) — The threat of disrupted production and shipments from Russia, which supplies about 6% of aluminum in the US made in smelters, has been driving aluminum prices higher as well as providing momentum for more scrap-based production in the US (Photo: Bloomberg)

Companies are investing in recycling scrap to meet rising demand for aluminum

Aluminum makers are on a nationwide hunt for more old cans, shredded cars and factory waste to keep up with growing demand.

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