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Global effects

Published: February 7, 2018
Updated: February 21, 2018
by Bob Johnson

The latest e-scrap industry news

Korea Zinc continues fighting takeover
The power struggle between South Korean smelting company Korea Zinc and a private equity firm that wants to seize control of the company is continuing, with both using press conferences and statements to publicly attack the other’s business decisions.
Guest analysis: Reflecting on a year of industry recovery
The U.S. IT asset disposition and electronics recycling industries struggled to sustain growth in 2023 because of a dormant market, dominated by lack of demand for used equipment and parts, and hesitation from companies that have refrained from relinquishing their aging assets. Asset procurement on the upstream side and trading in the downstream sector were weak, and as a result, prices fell substantially.
Trade tensions emphasize e-scrap recycling needs
As technology trade tensions between China and the U.S. escalate, bans on trading minerals used in producing LED screens, semiconductors, chips and batteries are again putting the recycling sector in the spotlight.
Industry preps for Basel rules as Canada exempts US trade
With just weeks to go before new e-scrap trading regulations take effect worldwide, companies are feeling cautiously optimistic that trade disruption will be softer than it could have been.
Top stories from November 2024
Last month, readers were drawn to coverage of an emerging x-ray sorting technology supplier, a CRT processor’s compliance agreement, a major ITAD firm’s analysis of AI opportunities, an interview with the recently appointed RIOS leader, and a data security session at the E-Scrap Conference.
Cyclic, Glencore sign multi-year agreement for copper
Metals and rare earth processor Cyclic Materials signed a multi-year offtake agreement with Glencore to send the smelter copper from e-scrap, batteries and electric motors.
Amazon shares progress in e-scrap diversion
Amazon’s sustainability efforts have resulted in millions of components being diverted from landfills and in longer useful lifespans for equipment, the company announced on its website earlier this month.