Slovalco has begun restarting its Žiar nad Hronom smelter after more than three years offline, with 75,000 tonnes of annual primary aluminium capacity targeted by February 2027. Slovalco has begun the gradual restart of its primary aluminium smelter in Žiar nad Hronom, Slovakia, bringing production...
The US aluminium industry’s dependence on Canada extends far beyond primary aluminium imports. While Canada supplies around 75 per cent of US imported primary aluminium, covering roughly 60 per cent of the country’s annual aluminium usage, it is also a major supplier of crude oil, natural gas and...
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Jennison Associates LLC disclosed a new investment in Kaiser Aluminum after acquiring 6,271 shares during the first quarter, valued at approximately USD 756,000, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its stake in...
Recent changes to US aluminium tariffs are likely to become a permanent feature of the country's trade policy rather than a temporary measure, according to analysts at ING, who say the changes point to a broader shift towards long-term protectionism. In a recent market note, ING's commodities team...
Steel Dynamics posted stronger second-quarter results for 2026, supported by higher steel prices, record shipment volumes and continued progress at its new aluminium flat-rolled business. The company reported revenue of USD 6.1 billion, up 33 per cent from the second quarter of 2025 and 17 per cent...
Crown Holdings delivered higher second-quarter earnings as growing demand for aluminium beverage cans drove stronger shipment volumes across its global operations, encouraging the packaging manufacturer to upgrade its earnings outlook for 2026. The company reported diluted earnings per share of USD...
Matt Meenan joined the Aluminum Association in December of 2012 and has served in roles of increasing responsibility managing all aspects of the association’s external communications. As Vice President of External Affairs, Meenan oversees the external affairs department and develops strategies and...
Seven years after Section 232 tariffs first shielded US aluminium producers, America still imports 60 per cent of the primary aluminium it consumes. That single statistic, buried in the US Geological Survey’s 2026 Mineral Commodity Summary, is the uncomfortable backdrop to President Trump’s latest...
Mountain Dew has unveiled a limited-edition aluminium commemorative can bundle to mark nearly 80 years since the brand was created in Tennessee in 1948. Available exclusively through TikTok Shop, the release celebrates the beverage's heritage while continuing Mountain Dew's long-running use of...
The European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU CBAM) is reshaping global trade by placing a carbon price on imports of carbon-intensive products from countries without equivalent carbon pricing systems. Since January 2026, importers of products including steel, aluminium, cement,...
Novelis Korea has announced that Choi Min-young, the company's Director of Government Affairs, has been appointed the inaugural chair of the Aluminium Committee of the Korea Nonferrous Metals Association (KONMA). KONMA is an industry association that supports the development of South Korea's...
Canada's aluminium extrusion industry is calling on the federal government to introduce trade protection measures, arguing that rising imports and US tariffs are placing increasing pressure on domestic manufacturers even as aluminium prices remain strong. Although aluminium has been one of the...
Norsk Hydro operates an integrated aluminium business that spans the full value chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining to primary aluminium production, extrusion, rolled products and recycling. The company also has a significant presence in renewable power generation, supporting the energy...
Thrust Capital Partners (TCP) has acquired Alphacasting Inc., a Quebec-based manufacturer of titanium and aluminium precision investment castings serving the aerospace and defence industries. Founded in 1991, Alphacasting manufactures high-complexity precision castings using a range of metal...
Aluminium foil is gaining attention as a potential passive cooling solution after research found that a reflective layer installed beneath roofs can significantly reduce the amount of heat entering buildings during summer. As temperatures rise, roofs absorb large amounts of solar radiation,...
Aluminium prices rose 0.40 per cent to settle at INR 339.80 (USD 3.57), supported by ongoing supply concerns and declining inventories on major metal exchanges. Inventories in London Metal Exchange (LME) warehouses remained at their lowest level since 2022, while stocks on the Shanghai Futures...
Aluminium is widely used in everyday consumer products, from smartphones and laptops to food packaging and household aluminium foil. However, many consumers associate the metal primarily with lightweight construction, durability or packaging, while overlooking its broader engineering applications....
Shares of National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO) gained for the third consecutive trading session, rising 2.42 per cent to INR 363.80 (USD 3.82) at 12:49 IST on the National Stock Exchange (NSE). The stock outperformed the broader market, with the NIFTY declining 0.53 per cent to 24,082.60, while...
Hydro Energy has signed a 10-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Eviny Fornybar to secure a long-term supply of renewable electricity for its Norwegian operations, supporting the company's low-carbon aluminium production strategy. Under the agreement, Eviny will supply 0.5 TWh of renewable...
Türkiye’s plan to scale combined solar and wind capacity to 120 GW by 2035 is putting pressure on a less visible part of the energy transition: the networks required to carry growing volumes of electricity. With around USD 80 billion of investment expected in the renewable energy sector, the...
