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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Unifor Local 127 members at Dajcor Aluminum have hit the picket lines after discovering the company’s plan to remove equipment and bring in replacement workers. Tensions flared when employees voted down a tentative agreement on Tuesday, July 29, prompting the union to extend the strike deadline and...
Aluminz Corporation has unveiled plans to establish the United States’ first zero-landfill aluminium production facility in Titus County, Texas. The project, developed in collaboration with the Mount Pleasant City Council and the Mount Pleasant Economic Development Corporation (MPEDC), will span a...
Stellantis, a multinational automotive corporation in the Netherlands, is bracing for a financial hit in the second half of 2025, expecting a Euro 1.2 billion (USD 1.4 billion) impact from new US tariffs as the global auto industry grapples with changing regulatory barriers and trade winds. After a...
Molson Coors Beverage Company rang in Q1 2025 on a challenging note, reminding investors and beverage lovers alike that even a brewing giant can feel the chill when global headwinds hit hard. In its first-quarter earnings release (Q1 2025), the company reported an 11.3 per cent decline in net...
As the clock ticks toward an August 1 trade deadline, Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pressuring the federal government to respond decisively to escalating US tariffs. Ford has urged Ottawa to impose matching 50 per cent tariffs on American steel and aluminium, should talks fail to produce a new...
At a time when the whole world is experiencing inflation, tariff changes and shifting consumer behaviours, Heineken N.V. stands out as an example of operational resilience and foresight. The Dutch brewing company has been operating in a challenging environment with increasing US tariffs on...
According to the US Geological Survey data, the United States’ total imports of aluminium plates, sheets and bars in April 2025 closed at 101,000 tonnes, reflecting Y-o-Y downfall of 12,000 tonnes or 10.61 per cent from 113,000 tonnes. From January to April 2025, the amount of aluminium plates,...
In a high-stakes crackdown on trade fraud, the US Department of Justice has announced that patio furniture manufacturer Grosfillex Inc. will shell out $4.9 million to settle claims that it dodged US import duties on aluminium components shipped from China. The Pennsylvania-based company stands...
The US decision to double Section 232 aluminium tariffs to 50 per cent on June 4 (after sitting at 25 per cent since mid-March) instantly reshaped cost curves and trade flows. Producers exporting into the US saw margins squeezed despite a jump in the Midwest premium. Image for referential purposes...
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A.’s second-quarter 2025 performance revealed a clear regional contrast, with strong momentum in the Americas outpacing limited modest progress in Europe. Demand for beverage cans in North and South America surged, led by continued strength in non-alcoholic categories and...
A growing fleet of STEINERT sorting equipment has allowed Mid-Atlantic region recycling firm Conservit to upgrade material and expand its service menu. Hagerstown, Maryland-based Conservit Inc., which has been in business for more than 50 years, maintains a forward-looking attitude toward the...
Belin Güngör, Head of Metals & Minerals for North America at ANYbotics, leads AI-driven robotic inspection solutions for heavy industries. ANYmal robots are transforming routine inspections and predictive maintenance in metals and mining through autonomy, agility, and real-time data insights,...
When the US slapped a steep 50 per cent tariff on imported aluminium earlier this year, it was pitched as a bold step to revive the country’s flagging smelters and bring metal production back home. But on the ground, something quite different is happening: scrapyards, not smelters are thriving....
Century Aluminum Company, a prominent US producer of primary aluminium, announces that the private placement of USD 400 million of 6.875 per cent senior secured notes due August 2032 has closed, solidifying the company's capital structure and extending debt maturity. The offering is viewed as a...
Kaiser Aluminium, a US-based company specialising in the manufacturing and sale of semi-fabricated speciality aluminium products, has released its quarterly financial report for the period ending June 30, 2025. The report highlights the company's continued focus on delivering high-performance...
The American dream of owning a white-picket-fenced home is quietly being priced out - brick by brick, beam by beam. And no, this time it’s not inflation or rising mortgage rates to blame but tariffs it is, with a maple twist. According to the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, tariffs imposed on...
PackEx USA, an all-aluminium packaging and bottling company, is set to make waves in the beverage industry with its upcoming facility in Marianna, a city located in Jackson County (USA). With a strong commitment to sustainability and community pride, the company aims to reshape industry standards....
General Motors is facing one of its toughest quarters in recent times, as trade tensions take a direct toll on its global operations. The company reported a 35.4 per cent drop in second-quarter profit, with a USD 1.1 billion dent attributed to new US tariffs on imported vehicles and raw materials....
