Alcoa says Canada tariff cut alone won't bring US aluminium premium down
A cut in US tariffs on Canadian aluminium alone is unlikely to bring down the elevated Midwest aluminium premium significantly, according to Alcoa CFO Molly Beerman, as the US still relies on imports from other countries to cover a structural supply gap. Speaking at the Jefferies Global Industrials...
US-Canada tariff dispute puts North American auto-parts supply chains under pressure
The latest escalation in the US-Canada trade dispute is putting pressure on one of North America's most deeply integrated manufacturing networks, with auto-parts makers facing higher costs and growing uncertainty over where and how components should be produced. The two countries have spent decades...
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Romania doubles down on green goals: Aluminium can recycling rates soars to 74% in 2025
Every Can Counts, a global initiative committed to encouraging aluminium drink can recycling, has analysed data from the first four months of 2025, based on official monthly reports by RetuRO, Romania's Deposit Return System (SGR) operator. The findings reveal that Romania is making significant...
Rio Tinto’s NZAS decides to expand production after Meridian backs plan amid improved hydro storage
Rio Tinto-owned the New Zealand aluminium smelter at Tiwai Point is eyeing production expansion with hydro lake storage levels on the rise. As per the report, the output is likely to ramp up to 335,000 tonnes per year from June 16, 2025. Image source: southlandtribune.substack.com Tiwai Point...
The US delay on EU duties signals strategy, not softening ‘brinkmanship’
The Trump administration has put a temporary lid on an economic powder keg by delaying the proposed 50 per cent tariffs on European Union exports until July 9, 2025. However, the world will have faced the same tariff rate card, specifically for aluminium and steel, starting June 04. Image for...
India assesses potential $4.6 billion export hit from US 50% aluminium and steel tariff—how real is the threat?
As soon as the news broke about the US President Donald Trump’s decision to double aluminium and steel tariffs from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, effective from June 4, 2025, major producers and exporters of aluminium and steel worldwide began assessing the implications of the double-whammy, steep...
Industrial Physics launches Torus Z345 – enhancing efficiency & accuracy for aluminium & steel beverage cans packaging
Industrial Physics, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, has unveiled two state-of-the-art automated gauges aimed at boosting precision and productivity in metal packaging: the Torus Z606 Automatic Score Inspection Gauge and the Torus Z345 Automatic Color Inspection Gauge. The Torus...
Weak domestic demand affected most PMI of downstream aluminium processing, with significant structural differentiation
The composite PMI for the aluminium processing (including downstream) industry in May was recorded at 49.8 per cent, approaching the 50 mark but remaining in contraction territory. It fell by 1.8 percentage points M-o-M and increased by 8.7 per cent Y-o-Y. By sector, in May, the domestic aluminium...
Ball Corporation & Açaí Motion launches ASI-certified aluminium cans
Ball Corporation, a leading aluminium packaging provider, has teamed up with Açaí Motion, a Brazilian natural energy drink brand, to launch a new line of sustainable aluminium cans certified by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). These ASI-certified cans reflect a commitment to high...
Q1 2025: PABC defies market turbulence, posts 4.29% surge in its gross profit
Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans Limited (PABC) concluded Q12025 (January to March) with net sales of Rs 4.65 billion, marking a modest 1 per cent Y-o-Y increase most importantly, avoiding a decline. The company also recorded a Y-o-Y surge of 4.29 per cent in its gross profit, arriving at Rs 1.445...
DOE revokes USD 3.7B in clean energy funding, putting 24 major projects in jeopardy
The Department of Energy has reversed its course, announcing the withdrawal of USD 3.7 billion in funding previously awarded to clean energy and manufacturing projects under the Biden administration. Image credit: energy.gov The decision affects 24 projects across sectors like advanced materials,...
Alpha HPA strikes a $20M deal with McCosker Contracting for the construction of its high-purity alumina facility in Gladstone
Alpha HPA has marked a landmark moment in the evolution of its Stage Two HPA (High Purity Alumina) First Project in Gladstone, awarding a flagship $20 million-plus concrete works contract to McCosker Contracting, one of the region's premier civil construction firms. This pivotal partnership places...
SMM: PMI of primary and secondary aluminium alloy processing fell M-o-M in May
The composite PMI for the aluminium downstream and alloy processing industry in May was recorded at 49.8 per cent, approaching the 50 mark but remaining in contraction territory. It fell by 1.8 percentage points M-o-M and increased by 8.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y). The main reasons were the...
Trump doubles aluminium and steel tariffs to 50% - how long will it last amid global pushback and renegotiation calls?
The global aluminium and steel industries are in for another jolt as US tariffs take a sharp new turn. Just a day after a Federal Court ordered a halt to the implementation of tariffs, sending through global optimism, President Donald Trump reversed course dramatically. Not only did he secure a...
Alu+ shower: An eco-conscious innovation with features like 84% recycled aluminium & water saving technology
In a bold move that merges high design with eco-conscious innovation, Ideal Standard has launched Alu+, a cutting-edge shower system crafted from 84 per cent recycled aluminium. Captured in a stunning video by Dezeen, this latest offering is a testament to how sustainability and luxury can...
Alfiniti announces expanded manufacturing capabilities for aluminium Corona Rings
Alfiniti, Inc., a leader in aluminium manufacturing, has expanded its production capabilities to support the fabrication of aluminium corona rings. These capabilities enable Alfiniti to produce components to customer specifications, utilising advanced techniques in bending, flattening, punching,...
Alcoa’s $1B tax win over Australia: A big save for the global business in a volatile time
In a blow to Australia’s aggressive multinational tax crackdown, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has abandoned its six-year-long legal fight with Alcoa over alleged transfer pricing abuses, marking a rare high-stakes defeat for Canberra in its broader battle against US corporate giants. With...
Here’s how UP Fintech’s Q1 2025 performance signals a fintech power shift in global
UP Fintech Holding Ltd., better known as Tiger Brokers, has roared into 2025 with a results sheet that not only redefines its growth narrative but signals a paradigm shift in how next-generation fintech platforms are competing for global capital and investor mindshare. For a company that began its...
iPhone 17 Pro Max reduces 67% carbon footprint by switching back to aluminium
Environment over everything. Apple has made a secure transition from the use of two generations of premium titanium to aluminium for the production of its latest iPhone 17 Pro Max. Both the performance and the environmental implications are intensive, representing a strategic masterstroke reshaping...
New design from Nepenthe Wines allows customers to separate aluminium from glass
South Australia’s Nepenthe Wines is raising the bar on sustainable packaging with a smart, simple innovation featuring a fully recyclable tearaway cap across all its still wines. As a certified B Corp and proud member of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia, Nepenthe knows that small changes can drive...
