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Illegal gold mining surges into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, threatening rivers and lives Mining News  |  2026-02-24 01:33:45 Peru’s high commissioner for the fight against illegal mining, Rodolfo García Esquerre, acknowledged as much during a television interview in early February. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  Illegal gold mining is spreading into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, …

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Ghana Aims 30% Steel Import Cut, $300M Scrap Export Boost Metal Recycling News  |  2026-02-23 04:41:16 By expanding local capacity, Ghana could save hundreds of millions of dollars annually in forex while strengthening supply chains. By Paul Ploumis Summary Import Reduction Goal: Ghana plans to reduce steel imports by up to 30% by boosting local production capacity. …

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Scientists Say Cleaning Plastic Out Of Our Oceans Could Do More Harm Than Good Plastic Recycling  |  2026-02-23 01:35:15 The neuston is an underexplored enigma in science, but there are suggestions that some such organisms can use the ocean’s plastics. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Plastics tend to break down into microplastics rather than biodegrade (though there are …

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Tasmania announces crackdown on scrap metal theft Metal Recycling News  |  2026-02-23 01:34:30 Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management, Felix Ellis said metal theft had a significant impact on businesses and families. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  The Tasmanian Government has announced it is working with the building industry to crack down on scrap metal thefts. …

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BIR Warns of Ongoing Volatility in Global Plastics Recycling Markets Plastic Recycling  |  2026-02-19 22:22:59 In the United States, inexpensive virgin resin is eroding demand for recycled feedstock, compressing margins and limiting profitability. By Paul Ploumis Summary EU Policy Support Emerging: The European Commission is advancing end-of-waste criteria and stronger recycled-content rules, particularly for PET, to stabilize …

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Kinross Gold Reports All-Time High Earnings for 2025 Mining News  |  2026-02-19 09:10:18 Kinross returned $752.4 million to shareholders in 2025, including $600.3 million in share repurchases and a 17% dividend increase. By Paul Ploumis Summary Record Financial Performance: Kinross generated $2.47 billion in annual free cash flow and $3.76 billion in operating cash flow in 2025, …

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CEPI Data Shows 1.5% Drop in Europe’s Paper Output in 2025 Paper Recycling  |  2026-02-19 09:10:01 Although the EU trade surplus narrowed 4.4%, it remains positive. By Paul Ploumis Summary Production Decline Continues: European paper and board output dropped 1.5% in 2025, extending a downward trend that began in 2021 due to weak demand, high energy costs, …

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CEPI: European Paper Output Down 1.5% in 2025 Paper Recycling  |  2026-02-19 04:44:37 Although the EU trade surplus narrowed 4.4%, it remains positive. By Paul Ploumis Summary Production Decline Continues: European paper and board output dropped 1.5% in 2025, extending a downward trend that began in 2021 due to weak demand, high energy costs, and regulatory pressures. …

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Kinross Gold Reports Record 2025 Earnings, Boosts Dividend Mining News  |  2026-02-19 04:42:33 Kinross returned $752.4 million to shareholders in 2025, including $600.3 million in share repurchases and a 17% dividend increase. By Paul Ploumis Summary Record Financial Performance: Kinross generated $2.47 billion in annual free cash flow and $3.76 billion in operating cash flow in 2025, …

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Massive Blaze Rips Through Dayton Scrap Yard, Triggers Overnight Shelter Order Metal Recycling News  |  2026-02-19 01:58:43 Liberty County emergency management officials said the fire broke out at a recycling operation that handles end-of-life vehicles off Rolke Road inside the Gulf Inland park. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): A towering night fire yesterday ripped through a metals …

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