Can Oklahoma reshape US aluminium supply? EGA’s Ziad Fares explains the project
As the US seeks to rebuild its domestic aluminium production capacity, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum are advancing plans for a new primary aluminium smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, targeting more than 750,000 tonnes of annual production. In this exclusive conversation with AL...
Collapsed Canada tariff talks put Indiana's aluminium jobs back in the spotlight
Indiana has emerged as an unlikely flashpoint in the latest round of US-Canada trade friction, after Washington's now-collapsed negotiations with Ottawa briefly put a proposed cut to aluminium tariffs on the table, one that industry advocates say would have hit the state's fabrication workforce...
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Alcoa and United Steelworkers agree to extend negotiations on labour contract in its five US locations
Alcoa Corporation, a leading global producer in bauxite, alumina, and aluminium products, has agreed to extend the existing labour contract with the United Steelworkers. Alcoa has agreed to reach a new multi-year labour agreement covering about 1,700 active employees at five U.S. locations. The...
Mecfor announces its 1st electrical AGV is in operation in a Quebec aluminium smelter
A press release from Mecfor confirms that its 1st electrical autoguided vehicle (AGV) is in operation in a Quebec aluminium smelter. Ms. Éloïse Harvey, President of Mecfor announced this during the ‘Forum Manufacturier innovant’ in Montreal in the presence of Minister of the Economy and Innovation,...
Treasury Secretary indicates an end of steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada and Mexico soon
According to a Canadian media report a top Trump administration cabinet member has said the punitive steel and aluminium tariffs on Canada and Mexico will be lifted very soon. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said the U.S. is close to reaching an “understanding” with Canada and Mexico in the...
US aluminium import drops 14% YoY in Jan-Feb 2019; semi-finished import drops about 5%
According to the latest report from US Geological Survey, aluminium demand in the United States and Canada, including shipments by domestic producers plus imports stood at an estimated 2.1 million tonnes for January and February 2019, slightly down from the same period of 2018. Total aluminium...
"The Canadian government is against quotas as it represents an inefficient managed trade approach...," Jean Simard, President and CEO, Aluminium Association of Canada
The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) brings together Canada’s three primary producers of aluminium, Alcoa, Aluminerie Alouette and Rio Tinto. A non-profit organization, it represents the Canadian primary aluminium industry. AlCircle had an opportunity to interact with Jean Simard, President...
US aluminium production increases 42% YoY in February; secondary recovery declines 7%
According to the latest report from US Geological Survey, US domestic primary aluminium production stood at 87,000 tonnes in February 2019. The average daily production was 3,100 tonnes, up 42 per cent Year-on-Year. Primary aluminium production increased slightly from January and 54 per cent from...
Dajcor Aluminum invests $19.6 million for US operation, adds 265 jobs
Aluminium extrusion supplier Dajcor Aluminum is making nearly $19.6 million investment to set up its first manufacturing facility in the USA. This will create up to 265 full-time jobs in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement on Friday, May 10. "We are excited for...
Aleris reported a net loss of US$33 million in Q1 2019 compared to net income of US$5 million in Q1 2018
Aleris Corporation reported results for Q1 2019 ended March 31 on May 8. The company reported a net loss of US$33 million compared to net income of $5 million in Q1 2018. The company reported a record first quarter adjusted EBITDA of US$85 million compared to US$54 million in 2018. Adjusted EBITDA...
Aluminum Association releases a policy roadmap for a sustainable and competitive U.S. Aluminum Industry
On May 7, the Aluminum Association released a new policy roadmap called “The Aluminum Agenda” for a sustainable and competitive U.S. Aluminum Industry. The agenda includes principles and policy goals for a U.S. aluminium industry in the 21st century. The document prepared in consultation with the...
F3 MFG Inc., a Maine based aluminium truck and van equipment maker projects a 70% growth rate for 2019
F3 MFG Inc. a leading maker of aluminium truck and van equipment in the Waterville city in Maine, United States is leading the thriving manufacturing business in the state. "Aluminum is the future. A lot of other manufacturers are moving towards the aluminum market, and we're ahead of the curve,"...
Ball Corporation breaks ground on new Westminster HQ
Ball Corporation has broken ground on a new headquarters on its existing campus in Westminster, Colorado. Metal packaging manufacturer has also announced the expansion d its Packaging Office Center (POC). Both are anticipated to be completed in the second half of 2020. The company said that it will...
Braidy Atlas collaborates with BMW for future supply of automotive aluminium sheet
Braidy Atlas has collaborated with the BMW Group to create sustainability and technical/qualification for the future supply of automotive aluminium sheet. Once the rolling mill begins production, Braidy Atlas will supply the automaker with 5000x and 6000x series aluminium sheet. Braidy Atlas is a...
Ball reports net earnings of $117 million in Q1 2019
Ball Corporation reported Q1 2019 net earnings attributable to the corporation of $117 million on sales of $2.8 billion, from $125 million on sales of $2.8 billion in the same period last year. Comparable net earnings for Q1 2019 were $167 million, compared to $180 million in Q1 2018. John A....
Aluminium imports by the US drop 9.7% YoY in the first two months of 2019; apparent consumption up slightly
According to the preliminary estimates from Aluminum Association, aluminium demand in the United States and Canada, including shipments by domestic producers plus imports stood at an estimated 2.1 million tonnes for January and February 2019, slightly down from the same period of 2018. Demand for...
Rusal appoints new head for its US office
Charles Brian Hesse is the new head of Russian aluminium giant Rusal’s United States office, according to the latest report. Rusal has appointed Mr. Brian Hesse at a time when trying to strengthen its presence in North America. The news came when the firm said in a statement on Tuesday, April 30....
Canadian ambassador does not see Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs to be lifted soon
Canada's Ambassador to the United States David MacNaughton said on Thursday that there is no negotiation going on between the US and Canada over U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium. He also said that parliament is not likely to approve the USMCA if Trump...
Global primary aluminium output up 10% MoM in March
According to the latest data showed by International Aluminium Institute (IAI), Global primary aluminium production increased to 5.414 million tonnes in March 2019, from 4.916 million tonnes in February 2019. The figure was up 10 per cent month-on-month. Primary aluminium production came in at...
India’s Jan aluminium exports to USA up 21% YoY; semi-finished records 54% increase
India’s total aluminium export to the USA increased 21 per cent year-on-year to stand at 23,700 tonnes in January 2019. Aluminium export was 19,600 tonnes in January 2018. The country’s total aluminium imports including scrap from the USA soared 113 per cent year-on-year to stand at 18,200 tonnes,...
