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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...TMS is the annual gathering of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, an international professional organization for materials and engineering, covering the whole range from processing and production to basic research and advanced applications. This year the gathering ran from February 27 until March 3 at the San Diego Convention Center. Papers and presentations Hydro contributed to the program with a number of papers and presentations. ..
... SHFE 1105 aluminum contract prices opened lower at RMB 16,650/mt on Monday, and later climbed rapidly to test the pressure at the 5-day moving average. However, as the Japanese earthquake dragged down trading sentiment in Asian markets, ...
... LME aluminum prices opened at USD 2,538/mt, and later rebounded and returned to the 30-day moving average at the end of trading supported by a weaker US dollar, and finally LME aluminum prices closed at USD 2,555/mt, ....
...Metalico finished 2010 with one of the best fourth quarters in its history. The Company continues to see improving macroeconomic conditions, strong commodity prices and exceptional organic growth opportunities in many of Metalico's markets...
...Despite the overall weakness of the equity markets last week, base metals including aluminum edged higher. A major factor was the strong euro which held the American dollar down resulting in increased buying interest from investors. Under these circumstances, the primary aluminum price broke through the psychological limit of USD 2.600 per tonne at the LME scoring a new 2.5 year high at USD 2,619 per tonne...
...It is reported that the Environment Protection Authority's investigation into a spill at Rio Tinto Alcan's refinery has found the Northern Territory is exposed to risks of environmental damage because of inadequate site inspections...
...An employer of choice and an avid proponent of Emiratization, Dubai Aluminum Company Limited participated in the 3 day Ras Al Khaimah Exhibition for Education, Training & Employment 2011 which took place from March 8th to 10th 2011...
... SHFE 1105 aluminum contract prices to lose previous gains. Finally, SHFE 1105 aluminum contract prices closed at RMB 16,760/mt, down RMB 5/mt compared with the previous trading day, or down 0.03%. ....
... LME aluminum prices to reverse some losses, and finally LME aluminum prices closed at USD 2,545/mt, down USD 40/mt compared with the previous trading day, or down 1.55%. Total positions increased by 5,352 lots to 719,829 lots. ....
... SHFE 1105 aluminum contract prices again opened significantly lower at RMB 16,700/mt on Thursday. The Shanghai Stock Exchange composite index opened low and moved lower in the morning session, ....
... LME aluminum prices kept fluctuating narrowly after opening at USD 2,580/mt, with strong support reported at USD 2,570/mt, and finally prices ended at an intraday high of USD 2,585/mt, ...
...China-based Xinren Aluminum Holdings Ltd. (MN5.SG) said Thursday it intends to acquire two Chinese smelting companies for S$85.5 million...
...NORANDA Aluminum expects to complete a US$8-million port expansion at its bauxite facility in Discovery Bay, St Ann by the end of this month...
...About 80 percent of futures experts surveyed by the China Finance Corporation are bearish about aluminum futures traded on the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE) on Wednesday, while 20 percent expect range-bound trading...
... SHFE 1105 aluminum contract prices climbed gradually to a high of RMB 16,845/mt after opening higher at RMB 16,765/mt, and finally closed at RMB 16,825/mt, up over RMB 100/mt or 0.66%. ...
... LME aluminum prices dipping to a low of USD 2,569.9/mt after opening higher at USD 2,620/mt. LME aluminum prices reversed some previous losses at the tail of trading due to positive credit data in the US, ...
...Alcoa (NYSE: AA), the world's leading aluminum producer, announced that it has become a minority investor in Electronic Recyclers International (ERI), the largest U.S. recycler of electronics waste...
...Emirates Aluminium (Emal), a leading Taweelah-based aluminium smelter, has honoured its leading contractors for their standards of environmental, health and safety (EHS) during construction of the phase one of its mega project...
