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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ALRO invests in new equipment to boost aluminium plates production efficiency
ALRO has invested 8 million RON in a new aluminium plate cutting saw to improve processing capabilities and increase productivity to meet the rising demand. Image source: ALRO The latest equipment enhances ALRO’s ability to deliver customised aluminium plates with exact specifications. It also...
Short-term easing of international trade frictions, short-term bullish factors dominate
Futures: Last night, the SHFE aluminium 2505 contract opened at RMB 19,780 per tonne, with a high of RMB 19,810 per tonne and a low of RMB 19,670 per tonne, closing at RMB 19,725 per tonne, up RMB 110 per tonne, a 0.56 per cent increase. Last night, LME aluminium opened at USD 2,366 per tonne, with...
Amid global tariff tension, Capral revives Australian Made Campaigns to promote locally manufactured aluminium extrusion
Capral Aluminium, an Australia-based national supplier and distributor of aluminium products, is now coming together with the Australian Made Campaign to promote locally manufactured aluminium extrusions to protect them from threats and uncertainties posed by global trade policies and tariff...
Aluminium supplier Alpro Extrusion joins Indian Railways’ approved vendor list
Alpro Extrusion Pvt. Ltd., a Kolkata-based aluminium extrusion company, has become an approved vendor of Indian railways. The announcement was made via their official LinkedIn post on 8 April 2025. This step strengthens Alpro’s support of India’s infrastructure and mobility growth. Image source:...
Tariff tango: EU slaps back at US in renewed trade skirmish
In a retaliatory move that’s reigniting transatlantic trade tensions, the European Union has announced a fresh wave of tariffs on USD 2.3 billion worth of American goods, a countermeasure to what it calls 'illegal' duties imposed by the US on EU steel and aluminium. This move comes nearly six years...
AL Circle launches focused Lite Versions of the "Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2025" report
Following the successful launch of "Global Aluminium Industry 2025" in January 2025, AL Circle is proud to unveil the Lite Versions of the report—specially designed to offer sector-specific insights for professionals and businesses seeking targeted intelligence across the aluminium value chain....
Valimet signs non-binding agreement with APWORKS, aims to produce Scalmalloy powder domestically
Valimet, based in Stockton, California, USA, has announced a non-binding agreement with APWORKS to produce Scalmalloy powder domestically through atomisation. Scalmalloy, a high-strength aluminium alloy specifically developed for additive manufacturing, is particularly well suited for various...
A breath of fresh air for SA aluminium: US reciprocal tariff exemption sends hope for global retailers
South Africa’s aluminium industry has breathed a communal sigh of relief following the announcement that aluminium will be exempt from the sweeping 30 per cent reciprocal tariffs unveiled by US President Donald Trump. The relief stems from a strategic carve-out for “critical minerals,” under which...
UCCI organised Workshop on Metal and Downstream Industries
The Utkal Chamber of Commerce and Industry Ltd (UCCIL), Bhubaneswar in association with Business Standard conducted an workshop on “Metal and Downstream Industries” focusing on Aluminium, its Downstream and Ancillary, here on Tuesday. The programme of the evening was steered by Dr Prabodh Mohanty,...
ASI certifies Terra Goyana Mineradora LTDA. against Performance Standard V3
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Terra Goyana Mineradora LTDA. has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the planning, mining, transport and dry processing of bauxite at Terra Goyana Mineradora in Barro Alto Goiás, Brazil. The entity extracts and...
Ohio-based aluminium billets & slab manufacturer to shut down its Canton facility with layoffs beginning on June 6
Ohio-based aluminium billet and slab manufacturer Matalco Inc. is set to shut down its Canton, Ohio, facility this summer. This announcement is expected to impact the life of 71 employees, with layoffs beginning on June 6 and continuing over a period of up to 90 days. The company produces the...
How aircraft recycling supports aluminum’s circular economy goals
The role of aircraft recycling in the circular economy Grasping the idea of circular economy in aluminium use The circular economy brings a fresh take on handling resources. It aims to shrink waste and stretch the reuse of materials. For aluminium, this approach packs a punch because the metal can...
Alcore’s pilot plant project to convert aluminium smelting waste into valuable industrial chemicals
ABx Group’s subsidiary, Alcore, is making steady progress on its pilot plant project near the Bell Bay aluminium smelter in Tasmania. The company has partnered with BFluor Chemicals and Kempe Engineering to support this initiative. Regulatory steps are also moving forward, with Alcore receiving...
Not 104%, but 129%! Will China see additional 50% duty? Impacts spread across borders…
China’s ‘blow-for-blow’ strategy in response to the United States' 34 per cent reciprocal duty apparently leads to the addition of another round of tariff to the existing thread. On Tuesday, April 8, the US government threatened to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on all Chinese products in...
‘Zero for zero’ off the table: Trump denies industrial goods tariff negotiation with EU
On Monday in Luxembourg, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen formally put a “zero‑for‑zero” offer on the table. The EU would eliminate its tariffs on US cars and other industrial goods if Washington reciprocates by dropping its own levies to zero. The proposal comes just days after...
Toshiba’s new SCiB battery featuring aluminium baseplate can be a game changer for EVs
In a bold leap toward the future of sustainable mobility and energy storage, Toshiba Corporation has introduced its latest advancement in lithium-ion battery technology—a new SCiB module specifically designed for use in electric buses, electric ships, and stationary energy systems. Engineered to...
Aldi's wine in an aluminum bottle – because everything has its first
Aldi is shaking things up in the wine aisle with the launch of its very first own-label aluminium wine bottle in the UK, making a bold move away from traditional glass. The new packaging will hit shelves on April 14, 2025, marking a big step forward in the supermarket’s sustainability journey....
AGI slams ECG over missing containers of imported aluminium conductors & unpaid local manufacturers
The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has strongly criticised the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) over the disappearance of more than 1,000 containers of imported electrical cables. AGI described the situation as “most unfortunate” and possibly violating Ghana’s local content laws. In a...
