A potential easing of trade tensions between the United States and Canada could reshape the North American aluminum market, with European buyers facing the risk of stronger competition for Canadian metal. Import data from ITC Trade Map shows that US purchases of Canadian unwrought aluminum fell sharply in 2025, while imports from Canada increased across six European markets, highlighting how trade flows have evolved amid tariff uncertainty. The United States imported approximately 2.03 million metric tons of unwrought aluminum from Canada in 2025, down 25.9% from 2.74 million metric tons in 2024. The decline amounted to around 711,494 metric tons over the year. Import value also decreased, falling 22.2% from $7.82 billion to $6.09 billion. The figures come as the possibility of a...
Century Aluminum’s proposed USD 4 billion primary aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, is “moving forward on all fronts” as the company prepares for construction, despite local opposition and legal challenges, CEO Jesse Gary said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. Developed jointly by Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the project is designed to produce 750,000 tonnes of primary aluminum annually, potentially doubling U.S. primary aluminum production. The facility is expected to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and add USD 1.5 billion to Oklahoma’s gross domestic product, according to company estimates. The partners had targeted construction to begin by the end of 2026. However, local restrictions and permitting challenges have affected the...
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The average spot alumina price in China is up by RMB 10 per tonne or 0.40 per cent on Thursday, 20 February 2020. Alumina price stands at RMB 2503 per tonne, after rising by RMB 7per tonne on February 19. Alumina prices have increased across all major markets in China, except South. The prices of alumina in East, Central, and North China markets have climbed by RMB 10 per tonne each to stand at RMB 2510 per tonne, RMB 2510 per tonne, and RMB 2520 per tonne. Alumina-South remains unchanged at RMB 2520 per tonne. Alumina (Imported) price stands at RMB 2540 per tonne on Thursday, 20 February 2020, after remaining flat at RMB 2520 per tonne for nine days. The average price is up by RMB20 per tonne and expected to range within RMB 2500-2580 per tonne. Australian alumina FOB price stands USD 14...
Alcoa, on Wednesday, February 19, announced that it received certification from Aluminium Stewardship Initiative under ASI Performance Standard and also Chain of Custody Standard. The company said Mosjøen smelting facility received certification against ASI Performance Standard, while the 10 other facilities in Australia, Canada, Spain, and Norway, including bauxite mining operations, alumina refining facilities, and smelting facilities received ASI CoC Standard certification. ASI has the industry’s most comprehensive system for third-party certification of sustainable manufacturing processes. The ASI Performance Standard defines the environmental, social, and governance principles and criteria, aiming to address sustainability issues in the aluminium value chain. The CoC Standard...
First Bauxite LLC, a natural resource company engaged in the exploration and development of bauxite deposits in Guyana, South America has indicated to the Government of Guyana, regarding its intention to build an aluminium smelter in the country, provided natural gas, a cheap source of electricity generator, could be brought from offshore located hydrocarbon fields. Finance Minister of Guyana, Winston Jordan said: “They said if we can bring natural gas in sufficient quantities, they are prepared to put a smelter right there in Guyana.” He communicated at the turning-of-the-sod for two hotels at former sugarcane estate lands at Ogle, East Coast Demerara. Winston Jordan announced as First Bauxite draw up to commission its Bauxite mine this week at Bonasika, Upper Demerara River. He also...
The US dollar rose on Wednesday to near a three-year high against a basket of other currencies, as a decline in the number of new coronavirus cases in China and expectations for more stimulus measures boosted investors’ appetite for risk. Three-month LME aluminium rallied after fell to a session low of US$ 1,710 per tonne, ending up 0.2 per cent on the day at US$ 1,725 per tonne. Both open interest and transaction volumes shrank. A strong US dollar is likely to keep LME aluminium between US$ 1,710 per tonne to US$ 1,750 per tonne today, February 20. As of Wednesday, February 19, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stood at US$ 1684 per tonne after rising by US$ 3.5 per tonne from US$ 1680.5 per tonne on the previous day, while LME official settlement price rose from US$ 1681 per tonne to US$...
According to Shanghai Metals Market survey, alumina prices are likely to extend growth in the near term, as production cut in refineries is increasing, and so is the imbalance between demand and supply on the continued virus impact. The amount of capacity cut at Chinese alumina refineries due to the coronavirus outbreak has increased to 4.6 million tonnes per year. Thus, the domestic alumina capacity in operation has reduced to 62.21 million tonnes per year, as of February 18, found SMM. In Shanxi, about 3.8 million tonnes per year of capacity has been reduced, while that in Henan 200,000 tonnes per year. The shortage of domestic bauxite and coal gas has also been responsible for the alumina production cut. An alumina refinery in Xiaoyi at Shanxi province has scaled back operations and...
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) have carried out the first four units of the Honda Forza 300 maxi-scooter in Gurugram. The sold units were put up for display purpose only, but a few customers showed interest in buying them. HMSI has not yet made public the price of the scooter. The Japanese auto manufacturer has manifested to bring in the maxi-scooter in India in the fiscal year 2021. The Honda Forza 300 is equipped with 279cc liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, SOHC four-valve engine. The engine produces a peak power of 25PS against a maximum torque of 27.2Nm. The suspension setup of the scooter includes 33mm telescopic forks upfront and 7-step adjustable twin rear shock absorbers and a single piece aluminium swing arm unit. For better braking performance, the scooter has a single...
China, on Tuesday, February 18, announced that it would accept applications for new tariff exemptions on aluminium and other metal scraps, besides 696 other products imported from the United States. Those products include some key agricultural and energy items and also denatured ethanol, wheat, corn, and sorghum. Firms seeking exemptions on the tariffs can submit applications from March 1, said the finance ministry, adding that the exemptions granted would be valid for one year. These exemptions are the third and most substantial set to be granted to date by China since the start of the trade dispute with the United States. According to the report, the primary purpose of waiving the tariffs by China is to achieve the purchase deal of $200 billion worth US products, as agreed and signed in...
The US export of metals, alloys, and crude market shows stability with a total volume of export recorded at 73,500 tonnes during July-October’19. The total exports from January-October’19 stood at 197,000 tonnes. There is a steep de-growth of 21.82% when compared with the previous year. The year 2018 the US export of metals, alloys, and crude reflected at 252,000 tonnes. In July’19 the export volume stood at 18,300 tonnes, whereas in August’19 there was a rise of 4.91% in export volume, which accounted for 19,200 tonnes. The month of September’19 showed a downturn of 9.37% from its previous month and the volume of export stood at 17,400 tonnes. Again a 6.89% of inclination in export has been recorded in October’19, with a total volume of 18,600 tonnes. During September’18 the export...
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter ex-China, has appointed Bahraini national Hamad Alshaibeh to serve as the new Director of Administration. Alba’s Chief Executive Officer, Al Al Baqali said: “With more than 18 years of experience in Alba, Alshaibeh has played a key role in developing the Human Resources Department. In addition to enhancing Alba’s overall organisational performance, Alshaibeh, in his new role, will be responsible for achieving our overarching HR Strategy – higher levels of Bahrainisation and developing the nationals – in alignment with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030. I wish him all the very best in his new role.” Alshaibeh began his career as a Trainee Supervisor in HR Department in 2002. In 2009, he was then promoted to Head - Employee...
Kunduz is an armoured combat earthmover, supplied by FNSS Savunma Sistemleri (FNSS), a Turkey-based manufacturer of armoured vehicles and weapon systems. The earthmover is designed to excavate and move earth, clear obstacles, cut steep slopes, and fortify the banks of water streams. FNSS secured the contract to deliver an undisclosed number of Kunduz armoured combat earthmovers to the Philippine Army in February 2020. The supply will be completed in 2021. In March 2009, Turkey's Ministry of National Defence delivered a contract with FNSS to develop amphibious earthmover. The Turkish army received the first vehicle in January 2013. The armoured hull of the Kunduz is made of aluminium to ensure amphibious capability while meeting ballistic protection requirements. The manoeuvrability and...
Singapore-headquartered global multipurpose shipping operator, AAL, has reportedly delivered an 85.3-metre all-aluminium yacht hull, after completing the manufacture on time and within budget, following the specifications of cargo stakeholders. The hull is en route from Humen in South China to Henderson in West Australia, aboard the 19,000 bdwt S-Class MPV the AAL Dampier. Upon reaching the destination, the 85-metre structure will join a 1,550dwt state-of-the-art superyacht by one of the world’s premier yacht builders, whose name is unfortunately not released. The yacht would have a helicopter pad, 8 ensuite cabins across 5 decks, along with more accommodation for approximately 21 crews. The vessel is able to comfortable reach at the speed of up to 24 knot. AAL stated, “Utilising the AAL...
The US dollar rose on Tuesday to its highest in nearly three years against the euro. LME aluminium added 0.3%. Three-month LME aluminium increased 0.26% on the day at US$1,721.5 per tonne, but the increase remained capped by a strengthened US dollar. The contract is likely to trade between US$1,710-1,750 per tonne. As on Tuesday February 18, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stands at US$ 1680.5 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 1681 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 1708 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$ 1708.5 per tonne; Dec 21 bid price stands at US$ 1835 per tonne, and Dec 21 offer price stands at US$ 1840 per tonne. The LME aluminium opening stock stood at 1177425 tonnes. Live Warrants totalled 813875 tonnes, and Cancelled Warrants were 363550 tonnes....
The Australian junior mining company Canyon Resources provided the initial results of the final exploration phase, which was launched in September’18 of Minim-Martap and Ngaoundal bauxite deposits in northern Cameroon. Camalco, the Cameroonian subsidiary of Canyon resources, pinpointed 65 bauxite plateaux. Cameroon Alumina (CAL), former licensee of exploration on the Minim-Martap, Ngaoundal and Makan deposits pinpointed 14 bauxite plateaux; this brings the total to 79. According to Camalco, “a more refined analysis of 16 of the 79 identified plateaux increases the potential of the Minim-Martap and Ngaoundal bauxite deposit to 892 million tons. This includes 250 million tons of high-grade bauxite, ideal for aluminium production.” The fresh possibilities which have been projected by Canyon...
The average alumina spot price in China has extended its rise by RMB 7 per tonne to RMB 2,493 per tonne, as of Wednesday, January 19, according to Shanghai Metals Market. The growth rate is 28 per cent, higher than the previous day. This month has been seeing a positive trend in the alumina spot price as it has rallied from RMB 2,454 per tonne to RMB 2,493 per tonne, with only two intermittent restraints. In the east and north, the price has increased by RMB 10 per tonne to RMB 2,500 per tonne and RMB 2,510 per tonne, while that in the central and south has remained unchanged at RMB 2,500 per tonne and RMB 2,520 per tonne. The Australian alumina FOB price has also remained restrained at US$ 285 per tonne, as of today, February 19. The average A00 aluminium ingot price in the spot market...
Hindalco Industries Ltd has reduced the prices of aluminium ingots, billets, and wire rods by nearly 1.2% with effect from Tuesday, 18 February 2020. The aluminium ingot price now stands at INR 137,500 per tonne, a decrease of 1.26% from INR 139,250 per tonne on February 13. The prices of wire rods and billets stand at INR 148,100 per tonne and INR 144,100 per tonne, down 1.17% and 1.2% from INR 149,850 per tonne and INR 145,850 per tonne on February 13. The Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The three-month futures of aluminium are down more than 5% in the current quarter as compared to the end of the previous quarter. Aluminium operations of the company, excluding those of its US arm Novelis...
COIL, the world leader in aluminium anodising, has launched its new website, to upgrade direct sales of premium quality products marketed under the ALOXIDE® brand and to deliver e-commerce services for new user experience. The new ALOXIDE® website www.aloxide.com provides a new showcase for the Company, highlighting COIL's unique know-how and high-quality product range. COIL is the worldwide reference for anodised aluminium with an exceptional dimensional capacity in the widest range of gloss, textures and colours. ALOXIDE® is available in a complete range of anodic film thicknesses covering technical applications through to high-end architectural facades. The new website has been completely redesigned, puts special emphasis on ALOXIDE®, a range of pure and authentic anodised aluminium...
According to Shanghai Metals Market, China’s new energy vehicle production in January 2020 recorded a decline, as producers were shut during the Chinese New Year Holiday, while some of them delayed resumption due to an epidemic outbreak. Many even trimmed output because of continued market weakness. SMM data shows about 48,000 NEVs produced in China obtained qualification certificates in January, down 52.3 per cent from a year ago. Passenger vehicles accounted for 43,000 units and buses 2,700 units. The rest 3,100 units were special vehicles. SMM data reveals a drop in the installation of power batteries as well in January to 2.3 GWh, down 53.5 per cent year on year. As the market since the second half of 2019 remained lacklustre, many electric vehicle battery producers in China began...
The United States had been seeing a slowdown in aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports since July 2019, while October was of no exception. From 105,000 tonnes in September, the import volume in October dropped to 99,800 tonnes, down 5,200 tonnes or 4.95 per cent. In July and August 2019, the United States had imported 117,000 tonnes and 115,000 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, representing the fact that the country’s imports in August were down by 2,000 tonnes by volume or 1.7 per cent. In September, the downfall was higher, recording a drop of 10,000 tonnes by volume or 8.69 per cent. Year-on-year, the United States imports in October registered a fall of 16.13 per cent or 19,200 tonnes by volume. In October 2018, the United States imports of aluminium plates, sheets and...
