Storvik and Charl-Pol have launched Alumotion to bring proven robotic solutions, local engineering and lifecycle support closer to Canada's aluminium smelters. Canadian aluminium smelters are set to gain a new source of automation expertise as Storvik and Canadian technology company Charl-Pol...
Canada imported 195,000 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and strip in the first half of 2026, down from 214,000 tonnes during the same period of 2025. Total imports were therefore lower by 8.9 per cent year-on-year, although the second quarter saw a stronger volume of shipments than the first....
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Canada is intensifying efforts to combat plastic waste by expanding Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) programs to address the nation's pressing environmental concerns. A 2018 World Bank report highlighted a stark reality: Canadians generate over 4 pounds of waste per person daily, more than...
Beijing has requested talks with Canada at the World Trade Organization, a global trade referee, accusing the latter on the ground of violating WTO rules by imposing 100 per cent tariffs on China-origin electric vehicles and 25 per cent tariffs on aluminium and steel. The news came on Friday,...
On Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced decisive countermeasures against Canada in response to its decision to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imported products, including aluminium, electric vehicles (EVs), and steel. These measures include plans to initiate dispute...
This week, notable developments have surfaced in the upstream aluminium sector, covering bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium. To begin with, a recent report stated that the Canadian government is considering adopting a tariff strategy similar to that of the United States, targeting electric...
According to a report, China has denounced Canada's proposed tariffs on Chinese aluminium, steel, and electric vehicles. A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Canada said Canada's tariff plans reflect a typical act of trade protectionism and political dominance. The spokesperson cautioned that...
Following the news on the Canadian Government’s plan to imitate the United States tariffs on Chinese aluminium, steel, and electric vehicles, the Aluminum Association released a statement applauding and welcoming a 25 per cent additional tariff on certain aluminium and aluminium products imported...
According to a recent report, the Canadian government is contemplating replicating the United States tariff plans on electric vehicles, aluminium, and steel imported from China. The news came on August 26 after the Toronto Star, a Canadian English-language broadsheet daily newspaper, reported about...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Alcoa was recently recertified with the ASI Performance Standard V3. The recertification was provided for Alcoa’s Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. and Aluminerie de Deschambault facilities in Canada, encompassing Aluminium Smelting, Casthouse, and...
In a rare joint statement, Catherine Cobden, President and CEO of the Canadian Steel Producers Association, and Jean Simard, President and CEO of the Aluminium Association of Canada, have raised concerns over the growing impact of Chinese overcapacity on Canadian markets. The two leaders...
AMAG Austria Metall AG, known for its commitment to sustainability, has expanded its AMAG AL4 ® ever product line to include primary aluminium products. Renowned for its low CO 2 emissions and high quality, the AMAG AL4 ® ever portfolio now covers the entire aluminium value chain, from rolled and...
The United States imports of aluminium crude metals and alloys in May 2024 reflected a decline of 18.18 per cent month-on-month to return to the import volume seen in March. Compared to a year ago, the United States aluminium crude metal and alloy imports in May plunged by 33.66 per cent. According...
Rio Tinto and Aymium have formed a new joint venture named Évolys Québec Inc. to manufacture a renewable metallurgical biocarbon product to reduce carbon emissions in large scale industrial processes. This biocarbon, sourced from biomass residues, offers an alternative for anthracite currently used...
A report by the Canadian Beverage Association (CBA), researched and authored by Eunomia Research & Consulting Inc. has concluded that the best approach for Ontario to achieve a 90 per cent recovery rate for beverage containers like aluminium cans is to expand the current deposit system managed by...
According to the United States Geological Survey, the United States imported 1.36 million tonnes of aluminium (including scrap) through the first quarter of 2024 ended March 31. That reflected an annual increase of 6.25 per cent from 1.28 million tonnes. In the individual month of 2024, the United...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has successfully certified Novelis Inc. for its North American operations against the Chain of Custody Standard V1 (2017) Certification. The certification has been passed on, acknowledging Novelis’ regional management functions at its corporation headquarters...
Rio Tinto, a British-Australian multinational company and the world’s second largest metals and mining corporation, officially announced on Friday, June 28, that it would deploy carbon-free aluminium electrolysis tanks at a new plant near Arvida aluminium smelter in Quebec, Canada, leveraging...
Equispheres, Inc., a leading metal powder producer in Canada, has joined the Materials Consortium established by Dyndrite, Constellium, Elementum3D, and Sandvik. Like the other members of the Consortium, Equispheres brings its unparalleled expertise to the table, committed to developing, testing,...
Rio Tinto will invest US$165 million (CA$226 million) in its Grande-Baie aluminium smelter to refurbish two anode baking furnaces that have reached the end of their useful life. The company will also carry out feasibility studies for the eventual replacement of the scrubbers and overhead bridge...
