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 aluminium industry stands at a juncture material quality, recycling capacity, cross-border cooperation, carbon compliance and energy security are falling into a network of interconnectivity. The aluminium supply chain is evolving from simply securing enough metal to securing the right quality,...
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Orbite Aluminae Inc. announced today the filing of its first quarter financial results ended March 31, 2014 and provided an update on the construction of its HPA facility. First Quarter Highlights (All dollar amounts are in Canadian dollars unless stated otherwise.) • Advanced its high purity...
AlCircle had the pleasure of communicating with Mr. Jean Simard, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC). AAC is the voice of the Canadian aluminium industry and its mission is to be the last word on anything to do with aluminium. The non-profit...
The Honourable Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, announces that the Aluminium Valley Society (AVS) has been granted funding to help position nine...
Preliminary estimates for aluminum demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) totaled an estimated 1,864 million pounds during February 2014, down 4.0 percent from a year ago. Demand for semi-fabricated (mill) products totaled 1,240 million pounds, down...
Service centers across North America increased delivery volumes during March, and in most instances managed to reduce their inventory levels, too. The Metals Service Center Institute, which reports the shipment and inventory results in its Monthly Activity Report, stated that “shipment growth...
Rio Tinto is raising its annual dividend by 15 per cent after adjusted profits increased last year to US$10.2 billion on a strong turnaround in its Canadian-based aluminum division. The world's second-largest miner said Thursday that its underlying earnings increased 10 per cent to US$5.53 cents...
Media representatives are invited to attend a press conference with Jean Simard, President of the Aluminum Association of Canada, and three leaders from major Quebec smelters, namely André Martel, President and Chief Executive Officer of Aluminerie Alouette; Martin Brière, President of Alcoa Canada...
Orbite Aluminae Inc., a cleantech company currently commercializing its high-purity alumina process, today provided a general update on its previously announced financing activities. The change in provincial government resulting from the April 7, 2014 elections in Québec, is not expected to have...
Outotec has agreed with Orbite Aluminae Inc. on the delivery of a new calcination system for Orbite's high purity alumina production facility located in Cap-Chat, Québec. The contract value is below EUR 10 million and it has been booked in Outotec's 2014 first quarter order intake. Outotec's scope...
Orbite Aluminae Inc., today provided a general update on its activities and announced that it had finalized negotiations with Outotec and executed the calcination system supply contract. As communicated in its March 17 HPA project update, Orbite selected Outotec to supply and deliver the new...
Following heavy and unusual trading that occurred late in the day today and yesterday, Orbite confirms it is unaware of any undisclosed material changes or corporate developments in its operations that would account for the recent variations in share price or increased trading volumes. A formal...
Estimated net shipments of Aluminum Sheet and Plate by U.S. and Canadian producers totaled 603.1 million pounds during February 2014, a decline of 2.3 percent from the February 2013 total of 617.0 million pounds. Compared to the previous month, shipments decreased 9.1 percent from the January 2014...
Aluminum demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) totaled an estimated 2,018 million pounds during January 2014, down 2.9 percent from a year ago. Demand for semi-fabricated (mill) products totaled 1,350 million pounds, declining 1.5 percent. Apparent...
The Canadian International Aluminium Conference (CIAC), scheduled to be held from June 2-4 in Montreal will create a platform for global experts to discuss the great opportunities for aluminium and aluminium industry, one that employs about 10,000 people in Quebec. These discussions will cover the...
Orbite Aluminae Inc., today provides its second update on the construction and optimization activities of its high purity alumina (“HPA”) production facility located in Cap-Chat, Québec. As communicated in its January 29 HPA project update, Orbite had commenced the design review and detailed...
The Canadian International Trade Tribunal today continued its findings made on March 17, 2009, in Inquiry No. NQ-2008-003, as amended by its determination made on February 10, 2011, in Inquiry No. NQ-2008-003R, concerning the dumping and subsidizing of aluminum extrusions from the People's Republic...
Orbite Aluminae Inc., today provides its second update on the construction and optimization activities of its high purity alumina (“HPA”) production facility located in Cap-Chat, Québec. As communicated in its January 29 HPA project update, Orbite had commenced the design review and detailed...
Orbite Aluminae Inc. is pleased to announce that the Government of Québec formally approved a 10M$ equity investment in Orbite by Investissement Québec (“IQ”), a mandatory of the Québec Government. The announcement was made at Orbite’s High Purity Alumina (“HPA”) production facility in Cap-Chat,...
