Apex Aluminum Extrusions rejects US relocation as tariffs threaten exports
A Canadian aluminium extruder is refusing to move its production to the US despite facing a sharp increase in tariffs that could effectively shut it out of one of its largest markets. Apex Aluminum Extrusions, based in Langley, British Columbia, says more than 40 per cent of its sales previously...
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...
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Give your outdoor space a classy and cool makeover with this aluminium pergola from Walmart
Aluminium—sleek, strong, and stunningly versatile—has long been the silent hero of modern outdoor living. It resists rust, shrugs off storms, and stands firm through sun-drenched summers, making it the perfect backbone for structures that live under open skies. Guess what and how this green metal...
SMM: Supply tightens but fails to reduce inventory, alumina rebound insufficient
Alumina was in the doldrums, with the AO2505 contract closing at RMB 2,816 per tonne overnight, down 0.81 per cent, and open interest decreased by 744 lots to 132,000 lots. SHFE aluminium was also in the doldrums, with the AL2505 contract closing at RMB 19,680 per tonne overnight, down 0.18 per...
7 years later, India yet again turns to WTO for consultations with the US over aluminium and steel tariffs
India has recently turned to the World Trade Organization, requesting consultations with the United States over tariffs imposed on aluminium and steel imports by the Trump administration in 2025. As a valuable trade partner of the United States, exporting between 100,000-200,000 tonnes of aluminium...
Capral receives world’s first ASI CoC-certified aluminium shipment from Vedanta
The aluminium industry is undergoing a huge transformation. With sustainability and transparency now essential, businesses are prioritising responsibly sourced materials. Recently, Capral Aluminium and Vedanta unlocked a milestone. Capral, an Australia-based national supplier and distributor of...
Aluminium bottles drive Clean Cult’s plastic-free revolution in home cleaning
Clean Cult, a US-based sustainable cleaning brand, launched its aluminium-packaged products at over 300 Costco locations nationwide in April 2025. This move aims to eliminate plastic waste from home cleaning by offering refillable aluminium bottles and paper-based carton refills. The initiative...
Aluminium hairpin windings replace traditional copper ones in UK consortium’s latest design
A UK consortium has unveiled a prototype rare-earth-free synchronous reluctance motor featuring aluminium hairpin windings in place of traditional copper. Named the Alumotor, this innovative design offers a durable, cost-effective, and sustainable alternative to conventional permanent magnet...
Rufus Olusesan calls for urgent revival of Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill, an essential part of aluminium production machinery
Rufus Olusesan, National President of the Precision, Electrical and Related Equipment Senior Staff Association (PERESSA), has urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to revive the long-dormant Ajaokuta Steel Rolling Mill. He stressed that bringing the facility back to life is crucial...
Milano Cortina 2026 unveils sustainable Olympic torch featuring recycled aluminium
On Monday, the organisers of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games revealed the official torches that will carry the flame of the Games. Crafted from recycled alloys of aluminium and brass, the torch named Essential weighs over one kilogram. Proudly manufactured in Italy, each...
Cracks in the supply chain? US delisting Chinese stocks could open new doors for aluminium businesses elsewhere
The latest shot fired in the ongoing US-China economic standoff could have far-reaching implications for the global aluminium industry. Speaking in no uncertain terms, Scott Bessent, an economic advisor to former President Donald Trump, stated that “all options are on the table,” including the...
The US announced exemptions for certain products from reciprocal tariffs, macro sentiment improved, with aluminium futures on rise
Futures: On Friday night, the most-traded SHFE aluminium 2506 contract opened at RMB 19,700 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,720 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,615 per tonne, closing at RMB 19,690 per tonne, up RMB 50 per tonne or 0.25 per cent from the previous close. On Friday, LME aluminium...
Beyond Size, Beyond Speed: Baseus Unveils Ultra-Slim, Ultra-Small PicoGo Wireless Charging Solutions
Baseus is excited to announce a range of new products to add to its thriving PicoGo Series – a unique collection of charging devices and accessories built to make your life easier with fast charging power and assured convenience. These ultra-thin newcomers promise to deliver compact power that...
NIST researchers discover quasicrystals in 3D printed aluminium alloys
Aluminium is a magic metal. Every day, this recyclable and sustainable metal is uncovering a new dimension. This time researchers at NIST have discovered unique atomic structures known as quasicrystals in 3D-printed aluminium alloys. Found by materials research engineer Andrew Iams when he noticed...
Nagpur factory blast: 5 dead, 8 severely injured in a disaster that shook 87 lives
Nagpur just witnessed a tragedy that reads like a thriller gone wrong — except this was real, bloody, and brutally preventable. Five workers lost their lives in an explosion that ripped through an aluminium foil and powder manufacturing unit in the Umrer MIDC area (Nagpur, Maharashtra) on Friday...
The operating rate of secondary aluminium alloy seasonally rebounded in March
According to the SMM survey, the operating rate of the secondary aluminium industry in March 2025 rebounded significantly by 10.5 percentage points MoM to 43.9 per cent, but declined by 4.4 per cent Y-o-Y. With the fading of holiday factors, increased working days, and seasonal recovery in demand,...
NALCO’s nosedive: From ‘bull’ to ‘bear’ as tariff turmoil continues and sector shakes up
National Aluminium Company (NALCO) has taken a serious beating on the bourses this week, tumbling to a fresh 52-week low of INR 142.05 (USD 1.70). That marks an overwhelming 22.71 per cent nosedive over the last nine straight sessions, with the stock opening Wednesday with a dramatic 9.92 per cent...
Thailand seeks to strengthen US trade ties by cutting tariffs. Is it aiming to grow as a key aluminium scrap hub amid China’s retreat?
While many countries are retaliating against the United States with counter-tariffs, Thailand is taking a different approach - considering reducing existing taxes on American goods. But why? The goal is to boost imports from the US and, in return, secure a favourable trade deal from the Trump...
Tariffs paused, and Sensex rose, but India’s metal markets are still jittery
The United States President, Donald J Trump, has announced a partial reprieve (a chunk of the additional ones, actually) from his reciprocal tariff imposition till July 9, 2025. India, which had been hit with a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff effective from April 9, has caught a temporary breather....
NeoR just got lighter as Paschal debuts powder-coated aluminium panels in its formwork panels
Paschal, a Bahrain-based concrete formwork solution provider, has introduced its new range of powder-coated aluminium formwork panels. This is an extended version of the company’s NeoR range of lightweight formwork. Image source: Paschal The new NeoR range provides lightweight steel formwork panels...
