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Europe Recycled Plastics Market to Hit 20.2 Million Tons by 2034 Plastic Recycling  |  2026-02-18 01:43:02 Deposit return schemes and separate collection systems for packaging are expanding across EU member states. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): The Europe recycled plastics market size reached 13.89 Million Tons in 2025 and is forecast to reach 20.2 Million Tons …

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Barrick Secures 10-Year Permit Renewal for Loulo Gold Mine in Mali Mining News  |  2026-02-17 10:28:32 The renewal follows negotiations tied to Mali’s 2023 mining code, which introduced higher royalties and expanded state participation in mining ventures. By Paul Ploumis Summary Permit Extended After Dispute Resolution: Mali renewed Barrick’s Loulo mining permit for 10 years following agreement …

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ExxonMobil starts third advanced plastics recycling unit at Baytown complex Plastic Recycling  |  2026-02-17 04:01:56 Advanced recycling complements traditional methods by handling plastics that are harder to recycle. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster):  ExxonMobil’s third advanced recycling unit at Baytown is now operational, increasing capacity to process up to ~250 million pounds of plastic waste annually. We’re …

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Riverkeeper sues Catskill scrap metal yard, alleging pollution Metal Recycling News  |  2026-02-17 04:01:20 The Hans Vosen Kill is classified by the state Department of Environmental Conservation as a “Class C” waterbody, meant to serve as a suitable habitat for fish and other wildlife.  By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Riverkeeper, an environmental advocacy organization that focuses …

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BIR World Mirror: Scrap Supply Tightness Boosts Steel Prices Metal Recycling News  |  2026-02-16 10:19:03 Japan also recorded firmer recycled steel prices due to sluggish generation and ongoing currency depreciation. By Paul Ploumis Summary Supply Constraints Support Pricing: The Bureau of International Recycling (BIR) reports tighter obsolete scrap inflows in the U.S. due to winter storms, alongside …

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Smurfit Westrock Medium-Term Plan Targets $7B EBITDA by 2030 Paper Recycling  |  2026-02-16 04:40:58 The long-term net debt-to-EBITDA target remains below 2.0x. By Paul Ploumis Summary Financial Growth Targets: Smurfit Westrock plc aims to deliver approximately $7 billion in adjusted EBITDA by 2030, implying ~7% CAGR and 300 basis points of margin expansion over five years. Strong …

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Ottawa should scrap nonsensical plastics ban Plastic Recycling  |  2026-02-16 01:59:48 Simply put, the single-use plastic ban trades higher waste and environmental costs for a negligible impact on global plastic pollution. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): Recently, the Federal Court of Appeal upheld the federal government’s classification of plastic items as “toxic,” allowing Ottawa to continue …

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Scrap exports from Ukraine amounted to 9.3 thousand tons in January Metal Recycling News  |  2026-02-13 09:18:13 It should be noted that in 2025, scrap exports from Ukraine increased by 53% compared to 2024, reaching 448,680 tons. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): In January 2026, Ukrainian scrap metal exporters exported 9.31 thousand tons of ferrous scrap, despite the …

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Smurfit Westrock Q4 2025 Profit Jumps; Board Approves Higher Dividend Paper Recycling  |  2026-02-12 22:23:35 The company previously announced a quarterly dividend of $0.4523 per ordinary share, reflecting a 5% increase. By Paul Ploumis Summary Solid Q4 Financials: Q4 2025 net sales reached $7.58 billion, with Adjusted EBITDA of $1.172 billion (15.5% margin) and net income of …

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Metals recycling center proposed on Concord Street in Pawtucket Metal Recycling News  |  2026-02-12 02:01:01 The property at 55 Concord St. was previously part of 100 Concord St. before an earlier subdivision of the land. By Paul Ploumis SEATTLE (Scrap Monster): A metals recycling center is proposed at 55 Concord St., a site once proposed for an expanded …

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