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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Significant growth in the use of aluminium in transport and packaging industries in the US has resulted in the increasing availability of aluminium scrap and thereby, encouraging recyclers to expand their capacity. Those who are already expanding include Novelis, Matalco, and JW Aluminium. Novelis last month had announced its plan to invest $36 million to boost and upgrade recycling capacity at its Greensboro facility in the US. The project is expected to complete during the second half of 2021. Matalco is also planning a new $80 million aluminium recycling facility in Wisconsin, while JW Aluminium is expanding its facility in Goose Creek in South Carolina. The increasing availability of aluminium scrap in the US has lowered the price, on the other hand. A proxy for auto scrap is the...
As updated by Shanghai Metals Market, inventories of aluminium billet fell for the ninth consecutive week. Stocks of 6063 aluminium billet across five major consumption areas in China stood at 54,400 tonnes as of Thursday December 12, down 22,400 tonnes from December 5 . Inventories dropped 1,100 tonnes in the previous week. The chart below indicates the current status of aluminium billet inventories across China in more details: Inventories of aluminium billet in Foshan, Guangdong and Wuxi, Jiangsu stood at 16,200 tonnes and 16,000 tonnes, down 11,100 tonnes and 7,700 tonnes from December 5. Stocks in Changzhou, Jiangsu declined by 1,500 tonnes to stand at 5,200 tonnes. Nanchang, Jiangxi inventories fell by 2,100 tonnes from 6,100 tonnes to 4,000 tonnes on Thursday December 12....
The US dollar fell to its lowest in more than four months against its rivals on Wednesday, after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady and indicated it will likely not raise rates in 2020. LME base metals trended higher on Wednesday. Aluminium rose 0.4% and SHFE aluminium gained 0.1%. LME aluminium cash and three months contract registered gain on weak dollar yesterday. Three-month LME aluminium recovered from earlier losses to end 0.37% firmer at US$1,759.5 per tonne on Wednesday night. It is expected to move between US$1,740-1,780 per tonne today. As on December 11, Wednesday, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stood at US$ 1751 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 1751.50 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 1757.50 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$...
The average spot price of alumina in China continues to plunge for the fifth day in a row on December 12 by RMB 10 per tonne to RMB 2,429 per tonne, found Shanghai Metals Market. In all the major markets in the east, north, and central as well, the price has declined by RMB 10 per tonne to RMB 2,430 per tonne and RMB 2,450 per tonne, respectively. In the south, however, the price has remained restrained at RMB 2,520 per tonne. The imported alumina price and also the Australian Alumina FOB price have shown no sign of change from RMB 2,500 per tonne and US$ 280 per tonne. The A00 aluminium ingot price has also recorded a drop today, on December 12, despite the further fall in primary aluminium inventories. According to SMM, the aluminium ingot price has come in at RMB 14,080 per tonne after...
Constellium’s casting and rolling operations in Singen, Germany, have been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Chain of Custody Standard for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. The facility, one of Constellium’s largest sites, serves the automotive and the packaging markets. Singen facility is equipped with high-grade cold mills and integrated hot/cold rolling line. The ASI Certification program is the only comprehensive voluntary sustainability standard initiative for the aluminium value chain. The independent, third-party audit of Constellium was carried out by GUTcert (AFNOR Group). ASI Chief Executive Officer, Fiona Solomon, said “We applaud Constellium for their commitment to ASI’s mission since joining as a founding member, and for...
LME data shows that Warehousing firm ISTIM UK held 35% of aluminium stocks in its LME registered warehouse in Malaysia by the end of November. Reuter reported aluminium stocks in ISTIM’s Port Klang and Johor warehouses increased 213,275 tonnes to 476,846 tonnes in November. Total aluminium stocks in LME warehouses stood at 1.27 million tonnes at the end of November. The business model of ISTIM covers queues to take metal out of warehouses and earning rent from storage. LME reformed its storage rules in 2014, when metal delivery queue at Detroit soared to two-year highs. According to industry sources, the metal in ISTIM warehouse in Malaysia will have come in under deals where the warehouse shares the rent for storing metal with the firm that put it into the warehouse. It was reported in...
PATHWATER, the first purified water in an infinitely reusable and recyclable aluminium bottle, has teamed up with global business and financial software company, Intuit to reduce single-use plastic waste. Intuit will now offer PATHWATER's purified water in reusable, recyclable aluminium bottles. Sean Kinghorn, Global Sustainability Leader of Intuit said: "We could no longer support the wasteful sale of thousands of plastic water bottles a day, and once we decided to reduce single-use plastics, we sought out PATHWATER as a partner to offer a 100% recyclable and refillable bottled water alternative." "PATHWATER has devised a solution for tackling the global epidemic of single-use plastic water bottles, and their competitive price point, premium reusable packaging, and responsibly-sourced...
When the whole wide world is sparing no effort to have a digital presence, then what are you waiting for? Just in case you wonder what digital presence is, then it simply refers to how your business appears online and what people find about you when they search for your business or company over the internet. Besides being one of the most cost-effective ways of marketing and ability to reach the global community, having a digital presence can also help your business enhance credibility and strengthen brand. AlCircle, with its vision of creating a virtual aluminium ecosystem, is committed to help companies in the aluminium value chain grow their businesses in the ever-changing digital landscape. To help you grow your business intelligence & assist in establishing a digital footprint, the...
According to the international trade data, Norway’s aluminium wire exports to Sweden are likely to stand lower at the end of this year, while its exports to the Netherlands are likely to amount higher. Norway in 2019 is estimated to export 27,521 tonnes of aluminium wire to Sweden, down 15.44 per cent from 2018. The country’s export volume to Sweden in 2018 was also slightly lower from its previous year at 31,771 tonnes. In 2017, Norway’s aluminium wire exports to Sweden were approximately 32,008 tonnes. To the Netherlands, Norway’s aluminium wire exports in 2019 are likely to come in at 18,183 tonnes, up 20 per cent from 15,212 tonnes in 2018. In 2017, the export amount was 16,701 tonnes, which means the country’s aluminium wire exports to the Netherlands in 2018 were down by about 9 per...
GFG Alliance celebrated the 90th anniversary of its Lochaber hydro-electric plant and aluminium smelter. Past and present employees of the UK’s only aluminium factory gathered in Fort William to celebrate the milestone occasion. The facility produces up to 50,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, powered by renewable energy from fresh water running off the slopes of Scotland’s highest mountain. Sanjeev Gupta, Executive Chairman of the GFG Alliance, said: “The Lochaber complex was an engineering triumph, requiring 2,000 men to drive tunnels through the solid rock of the Ben Nevis range. That Highland ‘can do’ spirit has endured for generations as Lochaber has kept lights ablaze and provided high quality metal for use across British industry. “I’m very proud that the GFG Alliance is not only...
The US, Mexico and Canada have finalised a trade deal (USMCA) that will replace the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta). Representatives from the three countries signed the deal in Mexico yesterday. The US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) will be "the best and most important trade deal ever made by the USA. Good for everybody - Farmers, Manufacturers, Energy, Unions - tremendous support," Donald Trump tweeted after the deal was signed. The bill was agreed in White House after some revisions on the labour and environmental rules. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi declared the revised pact "infinitely better" than the deal the three countries announced last year. However, the Canadian aluminium industry is disappointed with the agreement as the deal excludes definition for...
Balustrade specialist Q-railing has reportedly manufactured a brand-new high-grade aluminium railing system called Easy Alu. It has a modern look and is available with various finishes and custom options. The Easy Alu aluminium parts, available with a brushed anodised finish, mill finish, or powder-coating in any RAL colour, are convenient to assemble into ready-to-install modules before they are even at the project site. They can be pre-assembled by yourself or by the company. Either way, they are easy to work within tight time slots for the final installation. Q-railing Product Manager Jeffrey Meijer said, “We know that aluminium railings aren't new to the market. People are familiar with benefits such as attractive pricing and the low weight of components, but we wanted to offer...
The average spot alumina price in China has dropped by RMB 19 per tonne or 0.77 per cent to stand at RMB 2439 per tonne on Wednesday, 11 December 2019. Alumina price fell by RMB 9 per tonne yesterday. The drop in alumina prices has continued in all other major markets in China. Source: Shanghai Metals Market Alumina price in East China stands at RMB 2440 per tonne on Wednesday, down RMB 20 per tonne from Tuesday. Alumina prices in Central and North have declined by RMB 20 per tonne each to stand at RMB 2460 per tonne and RMB 2440 per tonne. South China remains unchanged at RMB 2520 per tonne. Alumina (Imported) price is down by RMB 20 per tonne to RMB 2500 per tonne. The average price is expected to range within RMB 2480-2520 per tonne. Al Fluoride and Cryolite prices in China have...
The US dollar fell against its rivals on Tuesday, as investors were wary of a looming deadline for US tariffs on China. LME base metals, except for aluminium closed higher on Tuesday. SHFE aluminium gained 0.2%. Three-month LME aluminium erased earlier gains to close down 0.43% at US$1,753 per tonne on Tuesday. The buildup of short positions primarily accounted for the decline. LME aluminium is expected to hover between US$1,740-1,780 per tonne today. As on December 10, Tuesday, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stood at US$ 1749 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 1750 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 1752 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$ 1752.50 per tonne; Dec 20 bid price stands at US$ 1812 per tonne, and Dec 20 offer price stands at US$ 1817 per tonne....
Alcoa of Australia has reportedly handed over major multi-disciplinary services contract worth $90 million to SRG Global. The scope of services includes heavy mechanical and electrical maintenance, specialist rope access and scaffold services at Alcoa’s alumina refinery in Kwinana, Western Australia. This contract is valid for five years. Early next year, SRG Global is expected to commence mobilisation to the site. According to SRG Global managing director David Macgeorge, this contract is a very significant announcement for the company as it will help in their asset services division. He also said, “It showcases our ability to deliver multi-disciplinary integrated solutions for Tier 1 customers.” Alcoa’s Kwinana refinery extracts alumina from bauxite produced in the company’s Huntly and...
China’s production of automobiles came in at 2.59 million units in November. This was up 13% month-on-month and 3.8% year-on-year, the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) said on Tuesday, 10 December 2019. Auto sales in China stood at 2.46 million units in November, with a month-on-month increase of 7.6%. The auto sales dropped 3.6% year-on-year, smaller than a decline of 4% in the previous month. In the first eleven months of 2019, automobiles production amounted to 23.04 million units, down 9% year on year, while auto sales fell 9.1% to 23.11 million units. Production of new energy vehicles fell 36.9% from a year earlier to 110,000 units last month. NEVs sales also dropped by 43.7% year-on-year to 95,000 units. Sales of pure electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids...
After successfully launching the first edition of its flagship e-Magazine (“Aluminium LeaderSpeak 2019" https://www.alcircle.com/emagazine/leaderspeak-2019-2 ), AlCircle team is now gearing up to magnify the participation & outdo the global reach with its second edition of the flagship e-magazine “ Aluminium LeaderSpeak 2020 ”. The year 2019 can be called the aftermath of trade wars, restrictive tariffs, sanctions, capacity cuts and price volatility that impacted the aluminium value chain the year earlier. 2019 has experienced a steady drop in alumina and aluminium prices worsened by weak market fundamentals and falling demand for the metal, globally and in China. Slowdown in global economy resulted in a downturn in the global automotive sector and saturated growth in the construction and...
Indonesia’s imports of aluminium scrap from the US stood 17.85% higher month-on-month in August. Scrap imports amounted to 9,440 tonnes as compared to 8,010 tonnes in July. Compared to June, imports registered a growth of 35.05% or 2,450 tonnes. Aluminium scrap imports in August inched up by 7.76% from May’s import of 8,760 tonnes and 1.72% from April’s import of 9,280 tonnes. Indonesia imported 69,600 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the US in the first eight months of 2019, as updated by the US Census Bureau. Total aluminium imports (crude metals and alloys, semi-finished, and scrap) totalled 9,540 tonnes in August and 69,800 tonnes in January-August. On the export side, Indonesia exported 5,290 tonnes of aluminium semi-finished products to the US in August, from 5,970 tonnes exported in...
