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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Ocean Pacific Marine, based in Campbell River, British Columbia, has been awarded a USD 74.7 million contract to build three aluminium coastal patrol vessels for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The aluminium patrol vessels are designed to operate at speeds of up to 28 knots with a range...
Washington's tariff strategy aimed to revive domestic aluminium production and reduce reliance on Canadian imports. A year later, the numbers tell a more nuanced story — one where prices moved faster than production, diversification outpaced displacement, and one of the world's most integrated...
The unwrought aluminium export graph of Canada to the world follows a significant year-on-year declining streak. The cumulative exports in the first quarter (Q1) of 2026 amounted to 579,279.8 tonnes , valued at USD 1.95 billion . Q1 volume comparison: 2026, 2025, 2024 Comparing quarterly volumes,...
Rare earth elements were formed billions of years ago through cosmic processes, but their importance has never been more immediate. Once treated as a niche mineral group, rare earths now sit at the centre of the global contest for its strategic value in developing technology, clean energy, defence...
AnorTech Inc. has announced a one-year research collaboration with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC) to develop alumina-based catalysts for carbon dioxide (CO2) capture using the company's sustainable alumina. The collaboration follows testing carried out in 2025, during which AnorTech...
In an interview for the 8th edition of LeaderSpeak 2026, , Jean Simard, the President and CEO, Association de l'aluminium du Canada (Aluminium Association of Canada) outlines Canada’s aluminium sector as a reliable, low-carbon and strategically important supplier to North America, while...
Scandium Canada has signed a mutual non-disclosure agreement with the University of Waterloo to begin research on aluminium-scandium alloys for additive manufacturing applications. The collaboration brings together Scandium Canada's Scandium+ division and the University of Waterloo's Multi-Scale...
In today's highly competitive signage industry, manufacturers require equipment that can consistently deliver precision, flexibility, and efficiency across a wide variety of applications. For Brooks Signs, a leading sign manufacturer based in Brantford, Ontario, investing in an AXYZ PANELBuilder...
The Canadian government announced plans on Wednesday to extend key steel and aluminium tariff measures for another year as it seeks to protect domestic producers from global trade distortions and import diversion. Subject to final approval, Canada's steel tariff-rate quotas for countries outside...
The impact of US trade measures on the global aluminium market continues to evolve, but for Rio Tinto, exports to the United States have largely returned to pre-tariff levels. According to Jérôme Pécresse, head of Rio Tinto’s aluminium operations, shipments from Canada to the US have recovered...
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...
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...
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...
The US Commerce Department has introduced a new process that would allow steel and aluminium producers from Canada and Mexico to apply for reduced Section 232 tariffs if they commit to investing in manufacturing operations in the United States. Under the proposal, eligible companies could see...
Chris Cooter visited CSIR–Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology along with officials from the Canadian High Commission to discuss collaboration in critical minerals, sustainable resource processing, and advanced metallurgical technologies. The delegation included Karen Joan Blumenschein,...
Power supply, not geology, is emerging as the main constraint for critical mineral mining development in Canada, according to discussions at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada 2026. While Canada has identified key minerals such as copper, lithium, nickel, cobalt and rare earth...
Rio Tinto has started a new alumina conveyor system at its BC Works smelter in Kitimat, Canada. The 1.1-kilometre conveyor will move about 800,000 tonnes of alumina each year, helping ensure a steady supply of this key raw material for aluminium production. The system is designed to run for 50...
Welcome to the interview with Christopher H. Hopkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of Canadian Energy Metals Corp., where he has outlined the true scope of the Thor Project as a multi-metal asset. He has emphasised that the immediate priority is advancing the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS),...
