- Resource recovery potential of the Urban Mine Concept is being assessed in Europe.
- Industry utilizes local resources for closed-loop production in Europe.
EC Vice-President Discusses European Industrial Autonomy and Recycling in Luxembourg
What happened
On September 25, 2026, Stéphane Séjourné, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, visited Hydro Aluminium in Clervaux, Luxembourg. The visit focused on strengthening Europe's industrial competitiveness and economic resilience through the lens of strategic resource management and recycling. Hydro Aluminium, Europe's largest facility of its kind, processes over 100,000 tonnes of aluminium waste annually into products for the construction and industrial sectors.
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Why it matters
The discussions centered on key challenges facing the European aluminium industry, including energy costs, access to secondary raw materials, and maintaining competitive industrial recycling capacity within the European Union. The visit highlighted a concrete example of how European industry contributes to the green transition and strengthens Europe's economic base.
Industry utilizes local resources for closed-loop production in Europe. Resource recovery potential of the Urban Mine Concept is being assessed in Europe.
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Who's involved
- Hydro AluminiumHost company whose operations were reviewed regarding strategic resource management.
- LuxembourgHost country where the visit took place, focusing on its industrial base.
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The entities involved
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Hydro Aluminium
state owned company, created by confiscation of the Årdal aluminium works
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Luxembourg
country in Western Europe