Aluminum recycling accelerating shift from green initiative to necessity amid tight supply

Historically tight aluminum supply stemming from disruptions caused by the Middle East war is accelerating demand for recycled aluminum, highlighting its strategic necessity and sustainability benefits. Supply chain shocks and Iranian strikes at major smelters in the UAE and Bahrainare forecast to reduce 2026 Middle Eastern aluminum production by up to 2 million metric tons, according to S&PHistorically tight aluminum supply stemming from disruptions caused by the Middle East war is accelerating demand for recycled aluminum, highlighting its strategic necessity and sustainability benefits. Supply chain shocks and Iranian strikes at major smelters in the UAE and Bahrainare forecast to reduce 2026 Middle Eastern aluminum production by up to 2 million metric tons, according to S&PRead More