The Secondary Aluminum Coalition for America (SACA) is pushing secondary aluminium to the centre of US supply-chain strategy, arguing that recycling-based production can expand domestic aluminium capacity faster and more efficiently than new primary smelters. In this AL Circle interview, SACA...
The US Department of Justice has urged a court to dismiss Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s lawsuit filed on the proposed USD 4 billion Oklahoma aluminium smelter, arguing that the project would strengthen national and economic security. The move comes as the joint venture of Emirates...
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The United States’ sharp 50 per cent tariff on aluminium and steel imports seem to have spared no end-user sector, not even farm equipment manufacturers. Reports indicate that the punitive duty has driven up production costs and disrupted supply chain stability, leaving equipment makers grappling...
Novelis, the world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has made a move to enhance its aluminium recycling capabilities. It has commissioned a new, state-of-the-art shredding and sorting system from WENDT CORPORATION. The system will be installed at its Guthrie, Kentucky, recycling facility....
The AluQuébec Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Charlotte Laramée as President and CEO of AluQuébec. With more than 13 years of experience in business development, management, and strategic leadership, particularly in the manufacturing and aerospace sectors, Charlotte...
America is Toyota’s largest market for its Lexus brand, but this hasn’t stopped the company from deciding to close one of its two US production plants, according to Nikkei, the world’s largest financial newspaper. Currently, Lexus produces the ES mid-size sedan in Kentucky and the TX SUV in...
Canada’s involvement in the primary aluminium industry dates back to 1901, when the Northern Aluminum Company (now referred to as Alcan), established its first smelter in Shawinigan, Québec. Today, Canada is the world’s fourth-largest aluminium producer, with China holding the first position, then...
In America’s ongoing battle with climate change and mounting waste, the recycling line is becoming the stage for an unexpected revolution. Despite decades of effort to sort plastics, papers, and metals, the country’s recycling system remains deeply inefficient. Each year, about USD 6.5 billion...
Founded in 2013 by Ajay Balakrishna, Schon Doorways combines German engineering with Indian innovation. Trusted by 5,000+ architects and 250,000+ homeowners across 200+ cities, they offer stylish, strong, and sustainable solutions—from ultra-slim aluminium doors and windows to custom railings,...
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced on Monday that the deadline for comments on the proposed aluminium recycling plant in Benson has been extended. Originally set to end on August 21, the new deadline is now September 16, following requests from community members for...
A strategic partnership has recently taken shape where Landscape Capital Management L.L.C., an investment management firm, has acquired a brand new position in the shares of the Ball Corporation in the first quarter, as reflected in most of the filings conducted with the Securities & Exchange...
Canada is preparing to announce long-awaited support measures for its aluminium, steel and agricultural sectors, as trade frictions with the United States intensify. Industry Minister Melanie Joly commented that targeted relief for aluminium companies will be rolled out soon in the following days....
Orogen Royalties and a wholly owned subsidiary of South32, has signed the Generative Exploration Alliance Agreement for exploring the base metals in Western North America. The entire subsidy is given by South32, while Orogen would keep a royalty interest if any base metal is discovered. The...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has disclosed that he had a lengthy conversation with US President Donald Trump on Monday evening (September 01, 2025). Both neighbouring countries are working together to resolve a row over tariffs on commodities and automobiles. Carney confirmed that talks were...
Andrew Perchard, PhD and the Honorary Research Professor at Otago Business School, University of Otago and Visiting Professor at Birkbeck, University of London. An expert in the global aluminium industry, he has authored key industry histories, advised leading aluminium bodies and served on the...
Amid shifting trade rules, supply chain hiccups, and unpredictable premiums, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) held its ground in the first half of 2025. The company not only pushed its growth plans forward but also boosted recycling and smelting capacity, while moving ahead with plans to build the...
Nuveen LLC, a US-based producer and marketer of aluminium products, has expanded its position in Kaiser Aluminium Corporation. It has purchased 43,250 shares valued at approximately USD 2.62 million, according to its latest SEC filing. The acquisition means Nuveen now owns 0.27 per cent of Kaiser...
Anthony Tropeano, President of TT Consulting Inc. and a veteran of 45 years in the ferrous and non-ferrous metals industry, shares his insights on the evolving US aluminium market. Drawing on his extensive global experience and network, he highlights a shift among buyers from focusing solely on...
In a series of recent events, Steel Town Summit, a Canadian summit taking place in Hamilton, is urging the transportation industry to make use of domestically produced aluminium and steel in its upcoming projects, amidst the rising US tariffs rolled out by the Trump administration. During the...
Alvance British Aluminium has boosted exports to the United States, capitalising on the newly introduced tariff framework. Its Fort William smelter has ramped up shipments to the United States, capitalising on the fresh tariff advantages unlocked by the US-UK Economic Prosperity Deal announced in...
