Tyrecycle, a global leader in tyre recycling, has signed a milestone agreement with Alcoa Australia to recycle end-of-life mining truck tyres.

The partnership went into motion last week with the first load of huge OTR tyres arriving at Tyrecycle’s state-of-the-art recycling facility in East Rockingham. Sourced from Alcoa’s bauxite mines in the Peel and South West regions, Tyrecycle will process the huge 57-inch tyres into crumb rubber, a core component in sustainable road surfaces and soft-surface applications such as athletics tracks and playgrounds.

As part of its expansion plan, Tyrecycle is also in the final stages of constructing its new OTR tyre recycling plant in Port Hedland. The facility will have an initial 12,000 tonne per annum processing capacity and is scheduled to commence operations in November 2024.

Jim Fairweather, CEO, Tyrecycle, said, “The partnership with Alcoa marks our first contracted agreement with a mining operator from the South West of WA to recycle OTR tyres. This is a significant milestone for both Australia’s mining and recycling industries. Every tonne of crumb rubber used in asphalt mixes represents a potential greenhouse gas saving of 2,463 kg of CO2-e. Knowing your mining tyres took that path instead of being buried is a fantastic outcome for stakeholders and the environment alike.”

Highlighting quality processes and sustainable outcomes as being a shared value in the partnership, Nicole King, Global Program Manager – Water and Waste, Alcoa, said, “We wanted to be sure our end-of-life OTR tyres were being managed and generating products that support our waste management objectives. We have set ourselves the global goal of a 25 percent reduction in landfilled waste by 2030 from a 2015 baseline. OTR tyres are a significant material stream for our WA mining operations, and recycling end-of-life tyres will make a contribution towards achieving our goal.”

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Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB publ has signed a letter of intent with an undisclosed partner to explore the possibility of licensing its advanced tyre pyrolysis technology for deployment in North America.

The collaboration will focus on conducting a comprehensive feasibility study to evaluate the technical and commercial viability of establishing one or multiple facilities dedicated to processing end-of-life tyres using Enviro’s proprietary method. This study is designed to provide the potential licensee with the necessary insights to assess the prospects of entering into a long-term commercial arrangement and formal technology licensing agreement.

It is important to note that any definitive agreements will depend entirely on the study's outcomes and subsequent negotiations. At this stage, there is no guarantee that the evaluation will lead to binding commitments or that the proposed transaction will ultimately materialise.

Fredrik Aaben, CEO, Scandinavian Enviro Systems, said, “We continue to see strong international interest in Enviro’s technology, and this letter of intent is yet another proof of this.”

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Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of speciality polymers and high-value bio-based chemicals derived from pine wood pulping co-products, a global price increase for all polymer products with effect from 1 April 2026. The price hike will range from USD 440 per MT to USD 700 per MT, or as individual contract terms permit, with the exact price change varying according to the polymer type and production location.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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German specialty chemicals company LANXESS has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of functional additives for the manufacture of tyres and speciality rubbers. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by 15 to 50 percent.

The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing geopolitical conflict, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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Orion S.A., a global speciality chemicals company, has announced a global price increase for its portfolio of speciality carbon black. These changes, which are set to take effect immediately or as soon as individual contract terms permit, will see prices rise by up to 25 percent.

In a strategic move to address persistent market volatility, the company is also implementing a variable surcharge on top of the base price increase. The driving forces behind these significant pricing actions are multifaceted, rooted in substantial disruptions to global supply chains. These disruptions are largely attributed to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has had a cascading effect on logistics. Compounding this issue are the sharply rising costs associated with transportation and essential raw materials.

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