# EGA to expand Leichtmetall recycling capacity six-fold near Hannover

Emirates Global Aluminium announced a $170 million expansion of its EGA Leichtmetall subsidiary near Hannover, Germany, increasing recycling capacity more than six-fold. The new facility will add 110,000 tonnes/year of scrap sorting and 153,000 tonnes/year of melting and casting capacity, with first hot metal expected in 2028.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-05
- Where: near Hannover, Germany
- Value: $170.0M
- Starts operating: 2028
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 110,000 tonnes/year scrap sorting; 153,000 tonnes/year melting and casting
- Products: recycled aluminium ingots and foundry alloys
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Emirates Global Aluminium](https://endata.com/companies/15758.md)
- [EGA Leichtmetall](https://endata.com/companies/89256.md)

## Sources

- [alcircle.com](https://www.alcircle.com/news/ega-accelerates-six-fold-expansion-of-leichtmetall-in-germany-to-boost-aluminium-recycling-116799), 2026-01-05: "The new facility, to be built near Hannover, represents an investment of about USD 170 million, with first hot metal expected in 2028."

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