Canada's retaliatory tariffs on US goods, including aluminium and steel products, take effect as Washington intensifies pressure on Canadian industry. Canada is escalating its trade confrontation with the United States, imposing tariffs of up to 50 per cent on US imports worth CAD 27.6 billion (USD...
The government has declined provisional protection against surging aluminium extrusion imports, leaving local producers waiting for the outcome of a wider safeguard investigation. New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry faces several more weeks of uncertainty after the government decided not to...
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Founded in 1968 in Rovato, Eural Gnutti has built its position as the world’s leading manufacturer of drawn aluminium bars and one of Europe’s largest producers of extruded bars and profiles. Its aluminium bars serve demanding sectors such as mechanical engineering, automotive, aerospace, medical,...
The North American aluminium market has witnessed sharp shifts in trade dynamics, the trend shifting with policy changes and geopolitical developments. In 2025, North America’s aluminium market showed signs of recovery, with demand ending the year on a stable note despite economic and trade-related...
As the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts aluminium and nickel supply chains, a question mark looms over Asia’s renewable energy ambitions, threatening to raise costs for solar panels, wind turbines and grid infrastructure across the region. Countries including Indonesia, Vietnam and the...
Novelis reported lower earnings for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 after production disruptions caused by two fires at its Oswego, New York facility significantly affected shipments and profitability. The company posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of USD 84 million in the...
Italian aluminium radiator manufacturer Global Radiatori has installed a new Westomat dosing furnace featuring StrikoWestofen’s next-generation ProDos4 control system. The move follows energy savings of up to 30 per cent achieved after replacing gas-fired holding furnaces with Westomat dosing...
The May 19 session closed with L ondon Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium prices reporting surges on wide margins. Overcoming the modest gains in the previous close, the cash and contracts gained considerable momentum. The sharp rise was largely driven by tightening global supply signals, falling...
Futures: SHFE aluminium closed at RMB 24,445 per tonne, edging up 0.20 per cent. The price was above MA30 (24,351.47) but remained under pressure from MA5 (24,540), MA10 (24,504.5), and MA60 (24,607.17), with the short-term moving averages still in bearish alignment. The MACD indicator showed DIF =...
Aluminium prices closed higher, rising 0.62 per cent to INR 381.2 (USD 3.94), as supply concerns linked to the Middle East conflict continued to support the market. The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, along with restrictions on shipping movement through the Persian Gulf, have...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak México S.A. has been certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022). The Certification applies to multiple manufacturing facilities located in García, Nuevo León, including Plants 1 & 2, Plants 3 & 4, Plants 5 & 6, the...
EMS, a distributor specialising in value-added aluminium products and backed by Wynnchurch Capital, has confirmed the acquisition of American Metals Supply (“AMS”), strengthening its position across the patio and industrial aluminium markets. AMS was founded in Tampa, Florida, more than 25 years...
On an on-month basis, last month's output increased by 0.5 per cent from March, Mysteel Global calculated based on the NBS data. Daily production averaged 129,000 tonnes in April, representing a 3.1 per cent increase from the same month last year and a 3.8 per cent rise from March, according to...
Tsingshan Group has reportedly asked several nickel pig iron (NPI) producers operating at Indonesia’s Weda Bay industrial park to curb production in June as the company prioritises electricity supply for aluminium operations. According to sources familiar with the matter, the request was made last...
The global aluminium market is witnessing a great ordeal as it shifts into a new era, where disruption is becoming a constant rather than just an occasional bump. AZ Global’s report “Gulf Disruptions Roadmap: Decoding Aluminium Market Volatility, Supply Risks & Trade Flow Shifts” provides core...
The London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminium price, after declining at the previous close, again rose on May 18; however, the rise was not significant. Moreover, the 3-month Asian Reference Price also rose, but the longer-dated contracts continued the declining trend. A slight decline in the LME...
Skuld has filed a patent application for a process that enables wrought-grade aluminium alloys to be cast directly from scrap metal, marking a significant development in advanced recycling and field-based manufacturing technologies. The US-based manufacturing company is leading a Defense Advanced...
British Columbia will invest up to CAD 1 million (more than USD 727,000) to support field testing of wildfire prevention technology using aluminium nanoparticle-based materials developed by Vancouver-based Skyward Wildfire Technologies. The company is developing a system aimed at predicting and...
Constellium SE and Ryerson Holding Corporation are drawing investor attention as aluminium prices remain elevated amid global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Strong demand for lightweight electric vehicles, recycled aluminium, rechargeable batteries and aerospace applications continues to...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Reynaers Aluminium NV has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility operates as a central distribution and logistics centre supporting operational activities for aluminium systems for building envelope...
