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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Shanghai Metals Market data showed that stocks of 6063 aluminium billet across five major consumption areas in China stood at 105,400 tonnes as of Thursday September 5, up some 13,700 tonnes from 91,700 tonnes on Thursday August 29. Aluminium billet inventories grew for the second consecutive week as of Thursday September 5 on greater arrivals in Guangdong. Inventories of aluminium billet in Foshan, Guangdong and Wuxi, Jiangsu rose 6,500 tonnes and 3,500 tonnes from Thursday August 29 to stand at 48,900 tonnes and 20,400 tonnes. Stocks in Changzhou, Jiangsu and Huzhou, Zhejiang stood at 13,600 tonnes and 12,000 tonnes on Thursday, 05 September 2019, from 13,300 tonnes and 9,000 tonnes. Aluminium billet stocks in Nanchang, Jiangxi came in at 10,500 tonnes, up 400 tonnes from 10,100 tonnes...
The safe-haven US dollar fell against sterling yesterday. The dollar ended down 0.55% against a basket of major currencies, at 98.38, marking its biggest one-day loss in three months. Both LME and SHFE base metals rose across the board on a weaker US dollar. A lower US dollar boosted LME aluminium yesterday after a low phase. Three-month LME aluminium climbed to a high of US$1,779 per tonne and pulled back a bit to close at US$1,769.5 per tonne overnight, up 0.83% on the day. The news of fire eruption in the Rio Tinto Alcan aluminum smelter in Straumsvík, Southwest Iceland also boosted the aluminium prices. LME aluminium is likely to be trading between US$1,740-1,810 per tonne today. As on September 4, Wednesday, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stood at US$ 1734 per tonne, LME official...
According to a recent report, Hindalco’s United States unit Novelis Corporation has again faced a lawsuit for its $2.6 billion proposed purchase of aluminium parts manufacturer Aleris Corporation. The news came after the Justice Department said this on Wednesday, September 4, citing that this acquisition may create a monopoly in the North American market for rolled aluminium sheet for automotive applications. The deal had also faced antitrust objections in the European Commission earlier this year. If this transaction is allowed to proceed, Novelis would be able to lock up 60 per cent of the United States’ total automotive body sheet capacity and the vast majority of uncommitted capacity. This will further enable Novelis to raise prices, reduce innovation and provide less favourable terms...
As on Thursday, 05 September 2019, the average spot price of alumina further recorded an increase of RMB 9 per tonne or 0.36 per cent from September 4. The price stood at RMB 2542 per tonne. The prices of alumina rose across major China markets today. The average alumina spot price in South China market rose to RMB 2495 per tonne today, up RMB 5 per tonne from its previous price. Alumina prices in East and Central climbed RMB10 per tonne each to stand at RMB2550 per tonne and RMB2540 per tonne. Alumina price in North China is up by RMB 10 per tonne at RMB 2560 per tonne as of September 05. A00 aluminium ingot price remained unchanged at RMB 14400 per tonne as of Thursday, 05 September 2019. The average prices are expected to range between RMB 14380 per tonne and RMB 14420 per tonne....
NALCO has bagged Dun & Bradstreet PSU Awards 2019 under the category Best Export Performance. NALCO received the award from the Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Shri Arvind Sawant at the PSU Award ceremony in New Delhi Dun & Bradstreet, one of the leading knowledge providers, recognised the stellar role played by NALCO among the public sector undertakings (PSUs) in the Indian economy as well as in the wider socio-economic development. NALCO’s export earnings stood at INR 4792.71 crore in 2018-19, the highest ever since inception. That registered a growth of 18% over the corresponding previous period of 2017-18. Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has rated NALCO as the 3rd Highest ‘Net Foreign Exchange Earning CPSE’ in the Country. Indian analysts, market...
Architects are now using aluminium to add design flexibility and durability in various constructions within extreme climate conditions. Four years ago, Norway’s Snorre Stinessen added the finishing touches to a cluster of seaside cabins at Manshausen Island, a private resort located within the Arctic Circle. The architect completed four cabins in 2015 with wood-clad structures cantilevered out over the frigid waters and used floor-to-ceiling windows to offer panoramic views of the coastline to the guests. The architect now has added a few more cabins to the construction, offering adventure seekers more options to relax, unwind, and explore the Arctic surroundings. The three additional cabins are made from cross laminated timber and clad in aluminium sheets. The purpose of using laminated...
According to a recent report, Yacht designer Marco Ferrari has unveiled the details of his latest 77.5 metre, all-aluminium yacht Atlantico. The design features plentiful outside areas where nestled the beach club featuring bar, folding terraces, and an enclosed seven-metre long swimming pool. The other entertaining and lounging areas are found on both the bridge deck and sundeck, the latter of which also features an infinity pool. Meanwhile, the interior includes a main saloon divided into a sitting room and dining area with sweeping views of the ocean and six cabins on the main deck with a total accommodation capacity of 14 guests. The owner’s private apartment is located on the dedicated owner’s deck, comprising of a master suite, private studio, art gallery, dressing room, and an...
Lenders lost all hope of recovering the dues worth INR 12,603 crore owed by the once thriving auto parts maker Amtek Auto after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) had ordered liquidation of debt-ridden Amtek Auto on August 15. The tribunal court declined the lenders' request to extend the insolvency resolution process deadline. It was one of the largest integrated automotive component manufacturers in India with expertise in forging, grey and ductile iron casting, gravity and high-pressure aluminium die casting and assembling. Amtek’s lenders are blaming Sanjeev Gupta, chairman of London-based metals company Liberty House, which backed out after placing a winning bid to acquire Amtek Auto in March 2019, leading to bankruptcy filing. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code...
The US imports of aluminium including scrap increased 40,000 tonnes or 8.7 per cent year-on-year to stand at 500,000 tonnes in June 2019. On a month on month comparison, the import volume increased 4.6 per cent from May’s import volume of 478,000 tonnes, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from US Geological Survey. {newsStudioGallery} In the first half of 2019, total aluminium imports stood at 2.93 million tonnes as compared to 3.37 million tonnes in the first half of 2018. This represents a drop of 440,000 tonnes or 13.06 per cent year-on-year. The US imported 808,000 tonnes of aluminium semi-finished products (plates, sheets, bars, etc.) in January-June 2019, with a year-on-year increase of 10.23 per cent. The US had imported 733,000 tonnes of these products in...
On September 3, the Ministry of Transport and Mining reportedly confirmed that the alumina production at JISCO-Alpart refinery in St. Elizabeth would be temporarily suspended, as the second phase of modernisation and expansion programme would be starting with the next 30 to 60 days. The temporary shutdown of the refinery operation would be resulting in job cuts of the present employees, said the Ministry. On August 25, the leadership of the People's National Party's (PNP) Region Five had told Comrades at a Regional Executive Council (REC) meeting that they should expect a closure of the bauxite/alumina JISCO Alpart plant in Nain soon. As per the report, the Transport and Mining Ministry has yet not given out the detail of the exact number of workers who would be made jobless. But a...
Ball Corporation has partnered with the University of Colorado Boulder to launch Ball's infinitely recyclable aluminium cup to collegiate football fans during the 2019 football season at Folsom Field. The move is part of the university's goal to become plastic-free in their sports venues by 2020. John A. Hayes, Ball's chairman, president and chief executive officer, said, "Ball and CU have a long history together, and we're proud to team up with them to pioneer sustainable solutions in our industries. With CU's commitment to sustainability, the university is the ideal partner for piloting our new aluminium cup at the collegiate level. Sports fans are becoming more mindful about the impact their everyday choices have on the environment, and we're excited to offer them the opportunity to...
According to industry experts Southwest China's Guizhou province is becoming the preferred destination for aluminium producers because of industry friendly policies and availability of bauxite. The current bases in central and eastern China are slowly shifting to other destinations because of depleting raw materials and strict environmental rules. "Guizhou's abundant bauxite resources have given the province an edge in developing aluminum production. We are also working to bolster a better business environment for investors with supportive policies and better infrastructure. The goal is to make Guizhou a national hub for aluminum production," said Ma Lei, head of the Guizhou Investment Promotion Bureau, on behalf of vice-governor Lu Yongzheng during an industry forum. Guizhou has about...
Metro Mining provides update on production and shipping results for the month of August. The company reported bauxite production of 476 thousand wet metric tonnes (WMT) in August, up 7.45% from 443 thousand WMT in July. Production in the first two months of this quarter came in at 919 thousand WMT. Metro Mining said that the Bauxite Hills team continue to perform strongly with the operation performing at above budgeted levels. The company’s August bauxite shipments stood at 455 thousand WMT, from 463 thousand WMT in July. Shipments in the first two months of this quarter came in at 918 thousand WMT. Bauxite mined per day was 15,356 WMT, compared to 14,286 WMT last month. Shipment per day stood at 14,689 WMT in August. “The continued high levels of operational performance at the mine...
After gliding down through July and remain restrained until the mid of August, the average alumina spot price started spurring significantly and reached RMB 2,533 per tonne, as of Wednesday, September 4, found Shanghai Metals Market. Month-on-month, the alumina price is standing high by RMB 91 per tonne or 4 per cent from the same period last month. However, since the alumina price rise has not touched upon all the major markets in China today, the prices in the east, central, and north have remained unchanged at RMB 2,540 per tonne, RMB 2,530 per tonne and RMB 2,550 per tonne, respectively. Only in the south, the alumina price has increased by RMB 30 per tonne to RMB 2,490 per tonne. Backed on this, the A00 aluminium ingot price has recorded a rise as well by RMB 10 per tonne to RMB...
The US dollar barely changed against a basket of currencies, underpinned by safe-haven demand amid worries about US-China trade tensions and a chaotic British exit from the European Union. LME aluminium is seeing one of the lowest periods in last three years. Three-month LME aluminium continued its weak trends as it slipped to a record low around US$1,736.5 per tonne, before it regained some losses and finished lower on the day at US$1,752 per tonne. With pressure from the five-day moving average, it is expected to hover between US$1,730-1,780 per tonne today. As on September 3, Tuesday, LME aluminium cash (bid) price stood at US$ 1714 per tonne, LME official settlement price stands at US$ 1714.50 per tonne; 3-months bid price stands at US$ 1743 per tonne, 3-months offer price is US$...
An Ottawa-based materials science company Equispheres reportedly announced that after extensive testing it found its aluminium alloy powders suitable for sintering following binder jet Additive Manufacturing. The testing was done in collaboration with McGill University, Montreal, Canada, said Equispheres itself. According to the company, binder jet AM technology was unable to produce sinterable aluminium alloy parts, primarily because of the aluminium’s oxide layer that results in rapid oxidation. But now that the powder is developed has thinner oxide layer and smoother surface will make sintering of aluminium alloy parts viable. The specific findings of extensive testing include compaction-free, sub-solidus sintering of the company’s standard AlSi10Mg aluminium alloy powder, good...
European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) has announced the launch of Alufoil Trophy 2020 inviting entries for a competition that highlights best practice, and promotes R&D and application innovation in aluminium foil. Entries for latest products, applications and ideas from the European aluminium foil sector will be accepted until 14 November 2019. “The competition has grown in prestige and importance over the years and truly highlights the ‘state-of-the-art’ in Europe,” explains Guido Aufdemkamp, EAFA’s Executive Director. “It reflects the current trends and drivers in the aluminium foil sector, particularly environmental and sustainability issues as well as innovative designs made possible by using versatile aluminium as a packaging material. We are impressed every year by the...
Jimmy’s Iced Coffee has expanded is its drinks range with the introduction of a new Flat White Extra Shot iced coffee. The new Flat White is available in aluminium cans. The company said Flat White is the first in the range to be infinitely recyclable. Jimmy’s co-founder, Suzie Cregan said: “We knew we wanted to launch a stronger Iced Coffee – with so many people still wanting a daily energy boost but increasingly moving away from sugar-filled energy drinks – this was a prime time for us to create an Extra Shot.” “Combine this with traceable ingredients and recyclable packaging, we’re excited to launch the Flat White with all the credentials our drinkers care about. We don’t compromise and we’re proud to stand out in the chiller across branding, packaging and ingredients.” Jimmy’s...
