Steel and aluminium markets moved in different directions during the third quarter of 2026, with carbon steel prices reaching multi-year highs while aluminium prices softened as expectations for future supply began to normalise. Recent financial results from metals companies, including Constellium SE and Ryerson Holding Corporation, reflect the changing pricing environment and its impact on business performance and market outlooks. Carbon steel prices continued to rally during the quarter, supported by trade policy, tight domestic supply, extended lead times and service centre inventories at multi-year lows, according to metals distributor Ryerson. Demand during the period was also stronger than anticipated. Aluminium prices, however, remained volatile and moved lower as expectations...
Aluminium production depends on high-temperature processes where furnace efficiency, thermal management and equipment durability are essential for maintaining operational performance. However, refractory materials used in melting, holding and casting operations face continuous exposure to extreme temperatures, thermal fluctuations, chemical corrosion and mechanical wear. These conditions can lead to premature furnace-lining failure, molten-metal penetration, corundum formation and heat loss, increasing maintenance requirements and operating costs. Addressing these challenges requires materials that can withstand demanding operating conditions while keeping equipment efficient and reliable. Alkegen, a supplier of high-temperature refractory and insulation materials, serves this requirement...
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Two of America’s largest consumers of aluminum used beverage containers (UBCs), Novelis and Alcoa, have announced the formation of a new company designed for the joint procurement of UBCs for both firms.
Two of America’s largest consumers of aluminum used beverage containers (UBCs), Novelis and Alcoa, have announced the formation of a new company designed for the joint procurement of UBCs for both firms.
Two of America’s largest consumers of aluminum used beverage containers (UBCs), Novelis and Alcoa, have announced the formation of a new company designed for the joint procurement of UBCs for both firms.
Two of America’s largest consumers of aluminum used beverage containers (UBCs), Novelis and Alcoa, have announced the formation of a new company designed for the joint procurement of UBCs for both firms.
Two of America’s largest consumers of aluminum used beverage containers (UBCs), Novelis and Alcoa, have announced the formation of a new company designed for the joint procurement of UBCs for both firms.
Recycling Today reported that Tri Star Aluminum has filed a voluntary petition in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Tennessee to reorganize under Chapter 11.
Aluminum Corporation of China (NYSE: ACH) ended the last trading session at $29.38.
Aluminum Corporation of China (NYSE: ACH) ended the last trading session at $29.38.
Aug 24, 2009 ... Chinese imports of primary aluminium fell by more than half in July, but imports of aluminium raw materials rose as domestic smelters were ...
Aug 20, 2009 ... A kindergarten, a primary school and a middle school are located within 500m of the smelter. On Aug 17, hundreds of protesters smashed ...
Aug 21, 2009 ... Century Aluminum Company owns primary aluminum capacity in the United States and Iceland. Century's corporate offices are located in ...
Aug 19, 2009 ... ENRC, a ferrochrome, aluminum and iron ore producer in Kazakhstan, ... Fresnillo Plc, the world's largest primary silver producer, ...
Aug 22, 2009 ... The Aluminum Association's 2009 Buyer's Guide is now online at ... Over 150 primary ingot, recycled ingot, and master alloys manufacturers; ...
Aug 21, 2009 ... The price of primary aluminum has increased by more than 50 percent since February but thus far producers haven't been in a rush to bring ...
Aug 22, 2009 ... In late July, the US primary aluminum producer said that it was deciding whether to cut aluminum output at Hannibal or idle the smelter ...
Aug 22, 2009 ... The Company reported a net profit of ROL 35.3 million and a turnover of ROL 718.7 million. Alro's total primary aluminium sales for H1 2009 ...
Aug 23, 2009 ... Reuters reported that Global daily average primary aluminium output excluding China fell to 63100 tonnes in July from 63300 tonnes in June. ...
Aug 24, 2009 ... The USD 5.6 billion smelter, a joint project between Hydro and Qatar ... Hydro has been forced to curtail its primary aluminum production by ...
