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 50 per cent tariffs imposed by the US on Canadian aluminium since June 4, 2025, have sharply increased costs for Canadian producers, who supply about half of the aluminium used in the US. The higher duties have driven price inflation across supply chains, caused supply disruptions, and put...
Baldwin County, Alabama, has taken a bold step toward a cleaner, greener future with the opening of the state’s first Centre for Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) in Fairhope. Operated by the Solid Waste Disposal Authority (SWDA), this staffed, one-stop facility makes it easier than ever for...
Ball Corporation, a global aluminium packaging firm headquartered in Colorado, announced a public offering of USD 750 million aggregate principal amount of Senior Notes due 2033 (the "Notes") on August 7. It is currently trading at USD 52.55. The company updated, “The exact amount, terms and timing...
In a world racing toward decarbonisation, one metal that is quietly rewriting the rules of industrial sustainability is aluminium. Long valued for its strength and versatility, aluminium is now stepping into the spotlight as a cornerstone of the global green transition. From solar-powered smelters...
The protectionist tariff strategy once touted by US President Donald Trump to revitalise domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be yielding the opposite effect - at least in early 2025. Industry indicators point to a clear downturn, with aluminium demand and production trending downward...
Who says aluminium is used only for machinery and factories? Now it’s also finding its way to furniture- literally! Norwegian brand Vestre is making it possible by turning recycled aluminium into sustainable and eco-friendly furniture. Vestre, a Norway-based furniture maker, would be using the...
During 2024 and 2025, the US alcoholic beverage market experienced dynamic shifts, marked by rising demand for premium spirits, flavoured beers, and the sustained popularity of ready-to-drink (RTD) options, especially among younger, health-conscious consumers. Tapping into these trends, Caribe...
Garden City Equity, an Atlanta-based holding company, has announced the acquisition of Commercial Residential Aluminium (CRA), a Venice-based manufacturer of outdoor aluminium products serving both residential and commercial markets. The deal underscores Garden City Equity's strategy to expand its...
The protectionist tariff strategy once touted by US President Donald Trump to revitalise domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be yielding the opposite effect - at least in early 2025. Industry indicators point to a clear downturn, with aluminium demand and production trending downward...
American multinational automaker Ford Motor Company is under increasing pressure from trade changes as it re-estimates the 2025 forecast. They announced tariffs will affect future profits by USD 3 billion, up by USD 0.5 billion from the previously announced USD 2.5 billion . The automaker's...
According to PMMI’s 2024 State of the Industry US Packaging Machinery Report, packaging machinery manufacturers are actively innovating to support aluminium and other eco-friendly materials, aiming to capitalise on the growing demand for sustainable solutions. This shift comes as sustainability...
Alberta Investment Management Corporation, a Canadian Crown corporation and institutional investor owned by the Government of Alberta, has recently acquired a new stake in Century Aluminum Company. The strategic move follows the company's Q1 2025 earnings announcement and its latest 13F filing with...
The recent imposition of 25 per cent tariffs by the US on Indian exports has sparked concern among the Odia community in North America, with many professionals and entrepreneurs warning of significant economic repercussions. Members of the diaspora argue that the move is likely to increase...
Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH, a Germany-based institutional investor, has bought a fresh stake in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a US-based manufacturer. This marks a new investment move in the world of speciality aluminium products. Image Source: Kaiser Aluminum According to...
Canada and the US have been engaging in a tariff war for the past six months, and despite reports of "intense" negotiations in recent weeks, a comprehensive trade agreement has yet to be reached. A potential US-Canada trade agreement may still take several weeks to materialise, according to...
Mexico has secured a 90-day delay on the implementation of new 30 per cent US tariffs on selected imports, following an agreement between US President Donald Trump and Mexico’s President-elect Claudia Sheinbaum. The extension, however, is conditional on Mexico’s commitment to address a broad range...
Scrap Management Industries (SMI), a ferrous and non-ferrous metal recycler firm located in Kansas City, USA, has expanded its footprint in the Midwest. It has acquired two highly operational recycling facilities, both in Kansas - the 12th & Haskell Recycle Centre in Lawrence and the East Wilson...
As August 1 approaches, trade discussions between the US and Canada have shifted focus amid ongoing concerns over aluminium tariffs. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, speaking on July 31, 2025, acknowledged the financial strain faced by American manufacturers, particularly Ford Motor Company and...
