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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Global aluminium demand is rising as efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and achieve decarbonisation increase
No matter what industry it is, the demand for aluminium is skyrocketing alongside the urge to attain products which are sustainable, recycled and environmentally friendly. Rising demand for aluminium is surging due to the sectoral shift towards reducing GHG emissions. Hence, rapid aluminium usage...
Study highlights eco-friendly ways to use nickel-aluminium-bronze chip powders for Directed Energy Deposition
Researchers from the Fraunhofer Institute for Production Systems and Design Technology IPK in Berlin, Mecklenburger Metallguss GmbH in Waren, and Technische Universität Berlin have published a paper in Additive Manufacturing that examines the processability, microstructure, and mechanical...
Aluminium takes centre stage in Cloud Beauty’s sustainable packaging innovations cosmetics business
Cloud Beauty Innovation Hub will unveil its latest sustainable packaging solutions at LUXEPACK New York 2025, which will take place on 7-8 May at the Javits Centre. The company aims to showcase eco-conscious designs for the beauty and personal care industry. Image source: parispackagingweek A key...
Aluminium & base metals risk management: Learn from the expert, Jorge Eduardo Dyszel
AL Circle presents an online course, " Aluminium and Other Base Metals: Understanding Risk Management and Hedging " . This exclusive course will be led by one of the world's leading risk management consultants for base metals, Jorge Eduardo Dyszel. Designed for beginners, the course offers in-depth...
Comstock Metals bagging the R2v3/RIOS certification aligns with rising demand of secondary aluminium in North America
Comstock Metals, a subsidiary of Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE), has unlocked a major milestone by becoming the first solar panel recycling company in North America to earn the R2v3/RIOS Responsible Recycling Standard certification. This recognition, specifically for Appendix G, affirms Comstock's...
Ball Corporation confirms US aluminium tariff impact on its Q1 2025 net earnings despite improved shipments
Ball Corporation, the world’s leading aluminium packaging manufacturer for beverage, personal care and household products, has announced the first quarter 2025 results, reporting a year-on-year decline in net earnings attributable to the corporation. According to the data revealed, net earnings in...
DSI partners with American Lumber to boost its presence in the Northeast market
Digger Specialties Inc. (DSI), a prominent name in North America's aluminium railing manufacturing sector, has strengthened its market presence through a new strategic alliance with American Lumber. The company, known for manufacturing aluminium and vinyl railing, fencing, gates, and aluminium...
Researchers unlock new alloy design that solves the dilemma of aluminium's embrittlement when exposed to hydrogen
Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Sustainable Materials (MPI-SusMat) in Germany have developed a new innovation that helps overcome the dilemma of aluminium's embrittlement , leading to cracking and failure when exposed to hydrogen. The problem In collaboration with partners from China...
Strong Q1 2025 for AMAG: Recorded 20% growth in revenue owing to higher shipment volumes & increased aluminium prices
AMAG Austria Metall AG, the biggest company in the Austrian aluminium sector, has announced the results for Q1 2025. The company witnessed growth in both revenue and earnings, with a 10 per cent rise in shipments under the rolling division, while the Metal Division benefited from higher aluminium...
Bankruptcy disrupts Volvo's battery supply chain — Novo Energy announces layoffs
Swedish battery manufacturer Novo Energy’s partial owner, Northvolt, has filed for bankruptcy, citing over USD 8 billion in debt, which has in turn led to an unfortunate announcement of a 50 per cent staff layoff by the company. Image source: iStock The company struggled to secure funding to ramp...
Overview of China's aluminium production in April 2025 and May forecast
According to SMM statistics, domestic aluminium production in April 2025 (30 days) increased by 2.6 per cent Y-o-Y but decreased by 2.9 per cent M-o-M. The proportion of liquid aluminum in the domestic aluminum industry fluctuated slightly in April, with the monthly industry proportion of liquid...
Indian Govt rolls out revised quality control norms for aluminium and alloy products in under a year
In less than a year, the central government of India has yet again introduced an amendment to the quality control regulations for aluminium and aluminium alloy products, set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Under the new directive, several aluminium products will be subjected to updated quality...
Re:Water rolls out its hospitality mat with 330ml recycled aluminium bottle
Re:Water, the British spring water brand known for its 100 per cent recycled aluminium bottles, has expanded its product line with a new 330ml bottle. This addition caters to the hospitality industry's growing need for sustainable, premium alternatives to single-use plastics. The new 330ml bottle,...
Tasmania’s container deposit scheme hits million milestones with aluminium leading the charge
The Tasmanian government has hailed a strong start to the state’s new container deposit scheme, with one million containers returned in just the first four days. Out of these, 594,253 were collected in the South, 405,765 in the North, and 206,211 across the North West and West Coast. In terms of...
Shiv Nadar University researchers develop nature-inspired aluminium surfaces for industrial & biomedical use
A team of Indian researchers from Shiv Nadar University in Delhi-NCR has developed a bioinspired aluminium surface with promising applications across marine engineering, food packaging, and healthcare. The study published in 'Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces,' demonstrated how nature-inspired...
Fact blast: China’s 2024 trade destinations, quantity, value, traits and post-tariff loss forecast
China has topped the aluminium production for the past few years. An aluminium production cap to curtail overcapacity and emissions, a cumulative tariff of 145 per cent on Chinese aluminium articles entering the US imposed phase by phase, or bauxite import restrictions from multiple prime...
Aluminium futures rebound amid easing economic concerns, but structural challenges persist
Aluminium futures have experienced a notable recovery, climbing to USD 2,440 per tonne after reaching an eight-month low of USD 2,340 on April 9th. This upward trend aligns with gains observed in other base metals, spurred by diminishing concerns over a potential US recession, which has alleviated...
India becomes richer in minerals including bauxite, with FY24-25 surpassing the production of FY23-24
It is time for India to emerge in grand celebration. India has yet again achieved the record-breaking milestone for producing rich minerals for the financial year 2024-25. This has been significantly possible for doubled output from the key industries and the non-ferrous minerals. Robust...
