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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Aluminium scrap prices struggle to catch up, with a slight recovery in the price difference between A00 aluminium and aluminium scrap
Today, spot primary aluminium prices rose by RMB 140 per tonne compared to the previous trading day. SMM A00 aluminium ingot prices closed at RMB 20,350 per tonne. Today, spot primary aluminium prices rose by RMB 140 per tonne compared to the previous trading day. SMM A00 aluminium ingot prices...
Leeds-based aluminium doors & windows manufacturer receives seven-figure investments
One of the leading window and door manufacturers and suppliers in the North of England, Alternative Windows has recently received a seven-figure investment, which is linked to the expansion of the company. The recent investment was led by Ben Watson, who has taken on the role of chief executive...
OnePlus 13s to soon mark its entry in the Indian market – expected to feature aluminium frame & Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset
The smartphone world is abuzz once again as OnePlus gears up to launch its highly anticipated OnePlus 13s in India. With the first official teaser already creating hype, excitement is mounting among tech enthusiasts and loyal fans of the brand. Smartphone launches from OnePlus have consistently...
Norges Bank engages aluminium miners over Amazon environmental concerns
Norges Bank Investment Management announced plans to engage with Rio Tinto and South32. This decision follows environmental concerns about their involvement in the Mineração Rio do Norte joint venture (JV) bauxite mine in Brazil's Amazon rainforest. Image source: en.wikipedia Aluminium production...
Alupro to shine spotlight on sustainability at the 2025 London Wine Fair
Later this month (19-21 May), Alupro will celebrate the circularity of aluminium packaging at the 2025 London Wine Fair. Taking place at the Olympia, the event will bring together more than 10,000 drinks trade professionals to discuss pertinent opportunities and challenges facing the sector. As...
American aluminium supply chain resilience requires an all-of-the-above approach to metal supply
The Aluminum Association today released a new white paper developed in collaboration with Wittsend Commodity Advisors, Powering Up American Aluminum: A Roadmap for Next Generation Supply Chain Resilience , outlining pathways to move the United States industry toward greater self-sufficiency in its...
Potma develops lightweight & durable aluminium honeycomb structures, ideal for ships & rail vehicles
Headquartered in Finland, Potma has created an advanced aluminium honeycomb-structured construction material tailored for high-performance industries. A specialised adhesive developed by Kiilto plays a crucial role in the integrity and performance of these innovative panels. These structures are...
NALCO’s stock price witnessed an upward trend on May 14, 2025
As of May 14, 2025, the share price of National Aluminium Company (NALCO) had witnessed a rise of 4.92 per cent, where the price stood at INR 173.48 (USD 2.08) as of 15:30 IST. The increase in the firm's stock price shows a positive upward trend during the current trading period. Is this an...
Chance Aluminum bags the Governor's Achievement Award for its outstanding support towards workforce & economic development
Advance Central PA, the regional workforce development board, is proud to announce that Chance Aluminum Corporation of Williamsport has received a Governor's Achievement Award. Presented jointly by the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association and the Department of Labor and Industry, this...
Meghalaya High Court orders fresh tender for aluminium roofing sheets supply
The Meghalaya High Court has ordered the state government to launch a fresh tender for supplying aluminium roofing sheets to families below the poverty line (BPL), with a three-month deadline. Justice Hamarsan Singh Thangkhiew cancelled the September 2024 Notice Inviting Quotation (NIQ) and the...
Japan’s aluminium inventories rise 3.4% M-o-M, as international trade juggles between boon and bane
As of the end of April 2025, aluminium inventories at Japan’s three major ports — Yokohama, Nagoya and Osaka — have reached 320,300 tonnes, up 3.4 per cent from March’s 309,700 tonnes, according to Marubeni Corp data. In parallel, as disclosed previously, the import premium for primary aluminium...
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Trump’s gift from Qatar – the aluminium-infused Boeing 747 to serve as a temporary replacement for Air Force One
US President Donald Trump knows how to keep the headline game strong. Under a recent stint, Trump kept a surprising proposal of turning a luxury jet gifted by Qatar (Boeing 747) to him into a replacement for Air Force One. The announcement was made by Trump on Sunday, stating that the Defence...
Norsk Hydro trades ex-dividend at NOK 2.25: Notes for investors on aluminium market sentiment
Officially going ex-dividend as of May 12, 2025, Norsk Hydro ASA has plans for a payout of NOK 2.25 per share for the financial year 2024. The action of the global behemoth offers a window into the financial fortitude of one of the most vertically integrated aluminium companies amid ongoing global...
EGA is time ahead with 50% completion of its new aluminium recycling plant
With the global demand for recycled aluminium surging, what holds the future of the UAE's recycled aluminium? Owing to this, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been constructing the largest aluminium recycling plant in UAE which commenced on November 21, 2023. On May 13, 2025, the firm announced...
Pure Aluminum teams up with Traxys and Consortium Metals to turn aluminium scrap into sustainable products
Pure Aluminum, a rapidly growing aluminium processor headquartered in Saranac, Michigan, is teaming up with industry leaders Traxys and Consortium Metals in a powerful new joint venture. Together, this partnership is set to transform aluminium recycling by turning scrap into high-value, sustainable...
Alba’s Q1 performance is all about $1B strong topline overshadowed by margin compression
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), the world’s largest aluminium smelter on a single site, released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, marked by strong revenue growth but compressed margins due to rising production costs. Topline surge powered by price and premium upswing Alba...
Vedanta Aluminium develops new method to recover graphite from industry waste
On National Technology Day 2025, Vedanta Aluminium announced a patent for its breakthrough tech that recovers 99 per cent pure graphite from aluminium waste, aligning with this year’s theme, YANTRA, by turning waste into a strategic resource. Vedanta’s solution recovers usable graphite from...
Study highlights the generation gap in recycling behaviour
A study commissioned by the UK’s Can Makers shows the generation gap in recycling, with 18- to 34-year-olds still lagging behind older generations when it comes to recycling their beverage cans. In this piece for The Metal Packager, Tim Conybeare, chairman of the Can Makers, discusses some of the...
