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The Western Australian Government has published findings from the National Project on Options for End-of-Life Tyres, a comprehensive review of how Australia manages used tyres. The report provides strong evidence that, while the voluntary Tyre Product Stewardship Scheme (TPSS) has delivered benefits, it cannot reach its full potential without regulation.

Tyre Stewardship Australia invites mining company professionals to attend the TSA National Off-the-Road (OTR) Mining Tyre & Conveyor Belt Sustainability Forum, to be held on Wednesday, 22 October, as part of the IMARC conference and exhibition in Sydney. This forum will explore the full life cycle management of OTR tyres and conveyor belts, highlighting the challenges and emerging opportunities to advance sustainability and accelerate the transition toward a circular economy within the mining sector.

Following the conclusion of 2025 Rubber Recycling Symposium, Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) and the event’s Host Sponsor Alberta Recycling Management Authority (ARMA) are pleased to offer an exclusive optional tour of Kal Tire’s tire retreading facility on Friday, October 10, 2025. This tour will provide attendees with a rare behind-the-scenes look at this sustainable tire management practice and witness tire retreading in action!

Gradeall, a renowned Northern Ireland-based manufacturer of tyre baling and recycling equipment, has announced the launch of its latest innovation: the Gradeall OTR Tyre Splitter. This robust, easy-to-operate machine is specifically designed to process Off-The-Road (OTR) tyres, including puncture-proof models filled with polyurethane foam.

According to Bloomberg, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. may benefit from U.S. tariffs on car imports, as the company sources much of its demand from domestic automakers and tires currently fall outside the scope of the planned duties. Deutsche Bank has upgraded Goodyear’s stock rating from “hold” to “buy,” citing improved cost management and favorable positioning.

Boral has introduced a pioneering crumbed rubber asphalt bitumen derived from off-the-road (OTR) tyres, marking am achievement in Australia. The company claims this innovative product can extend pavement life up to twice as long as conventional road treatments, offering a sustainable and high-performance solution for infrastructure.

In 2024, Sunshine Coast Council launched a demonstration project to test the use of off-the-road (OTR) tyre-derived crumb rubber in road construction and repairs. Now, 12 months on, the results are in—and they reveal a promising future for this innovative material. The project not only confirmed that crumb rubber from OTR tyres can replace traditional crumb rubber in bitumen blends and asphalt mixes, but also provided valuable technical data on performance, constructability, and durability.

This week, Tyrecycle's recycling facility in East Rockingham, located 40 kilometers south of Perth, received its first delivery of off-the-road (OTR) tyres from Alcoa’s mining operations.

The Tire and Rubber Association of Canada (TRAC) has announced the addition of BKT Tires Canada Inc. to its growing network of industry leaders. As a provider of specialized off-highway tires for the mining, construction, agricultural, and industrial sectors, BKT joins a distinguished group of 26 manufacturers, importers, and recyclers committed to shaping the future of Canada’s tire industry.