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 implementation of the United States’ tariff hike to 50 per cent on June 4 instantly prompted a 4.85 per cent surge in the US Midwest duty-paid premium on the physical market on June 5, clocked at USD 973, compared to USD 928 the previous day. Image source: lme.com Trump doubled the aluminium...
Updated on 18/07/2025: State environmental regulators have recorded fresh violations at Atlantic Alumina’s Gramercy refinery in Louisiana, the only operational alumina refinery in the United States. A compliance inspection by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) on May 29...
The Franklin County Commission has transferred ownership of the Moon property to the Industrial Development Board to facilitate its sale to a potential aluminium extrusion company. The move aims to attract a $135 million investment and create up to 275 jobs. On May 19, the commission unanimously...
Constellium is honoured to welcome NASA representatives to its Ravenswood, West Virginia facility today to celebrate their collaboration on the Artemis program — NASA’s bold mission to return humans to the Moon and pave the way for crewed missions to Mars. Image for representational purposes only...
PATH’s latest drop, the MUSA Bottle, isn’t just a tribute to American pride; it’s a limited-edition aluminium marvel that ticks every box for the eco-conscious patriot. Produced, filled, and shipped entirely within the United States, the bottle doesn’t just hydrate; it helps support domestic...
In February 2025, the United States recorded a 5.88 per cent month-on-month increase in aluminium scrap exports, reaching 162,000 tonnes compared to 153,000 tonnes in January, according to data published by the US Geological Survey (USGS). In contrast, aluminium scrap imports declined by 5.84 per...
In conversation with Matt Meenan, vice president of external affairs at the Aluminum Association, regarding US tariffs challenges, impacts, and solutions. Mr Meenan has candidly shared his opinion that the United States should find ways to capture and recycle more aluminium scrap - something that...
The aluminium industry is on a determined mission to build a truly closed-loop supply chain, and the spotlight is firmly on aluminium dross. Around the globe, smelters are ramping up efforts to minimise waste and supercharge recycling, driven by ambitious sustainability goals. Thanks to...
Emirate Global Aluminium’s recent announcement of setting up a primary aluminium smelter in Oklahoma, close to the Tulsa Port of Inola, is going to be the first new primary aluminium plant built in the US in 45 years. The USD 4 billion investment by the Middle Eastern business will strengthen...
Ball Corporation, an American aluminium can manufacturing company, will bid farewell to its Chief Financial Officer, Howard Yu, as he has decided to step down from his role effective June 30, 2025. While announcing the news with heavy heart, Ball Corporation clarified that the departure is pursuant...
In April (30 days) 2025, the world's primary aluminium production decreased by 3.27 per cent M-o-M despite no decline recorded in daily average output. According to IAI, the world’s daily average aluminium production in April was 201,100 tonnes, remaining flat compared to 201,200 tonnes in March....
North America's beverage industry just got a major sustainability upgrade. Introducing VulCan Packaging — the first and only commercial-scale manufacturer of aTULC™ aluminium cans in the region. Backed by cutting-edge clean technology, VulCan is redefining how beverage cans are made, setting a new...
On May 15 2025, Governor of Oklahoma, Kevin Stitt, announced that the South Central landlocked state in the United States has secured a USD 4 billion investment from Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) for a primary aluminium smelter, to be located at the Tulsa Port of Inola. This facility will be the...
Rio Tinto is reportedly investing USD 1.2 billion to modernise its Isle-Maligne hydroelectric power plant in Alma, Quebec. The plant, commissioned in 1926, is being upgraded to support low-carbon aluminium production in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. The project began in May 2025 and will run until 2032,...
Bunting Magnetics, a name synonymous with the printing and packaging industry since 1974, is recognised as one of the most respected and trustworthy names in the print industry. Recently the US-based company has taken a significant leap forward in its global manufacturing capabilities with the...
The United States’ aluminium supply chain, a backbone for its automotive, construction, and packaging sectors, has been jolted once again by Washington’s swing back to protectionist trade policy. On March 12, 2025, the Trump administration reinstated a 25 per cent blanket tariff on all aluminium...
The Aluminum Association today released a new white paper developed in collaboration with Wittsend Commodity Advisors, Powering Up American Aluminum: A Roadmap for Next Generation Supply Chain Resilience , outlining pathways to move the United States industry toward greater self-sufficiency in its...
Advance Central PA, the regional workforce development board, is proud to announce that Chance Aluminum Corporation of Williamsport has received a Governor's Achievement Award. Presented jointly by the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association and the Department of Labor and Industry, this...
