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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Saint-Gobain is discontinuing production of its Alumina-Zirconia-Silica (AZS) line at the SEFPRO facility in Falconer, a move that will result in the loss of 79 union and salaried positions linked to the operation. Production on the AZS line is expected to end in August, according to a company...
Rare earth companies in the United States are seeing new investor interests after the Trump administration rolled out a broader strategy to strengthen domestic critical minerals supply chains. The initiative, called “Project Vault”, was formally introduced in February 2026, and it mainly focuses on...
Hindalco Industries closed FY26 with its highest-ever consolidated revenue and EBITDA, but the profit numbers surfaced through the performance report tells a different tale. Consolidated revenue from operations rose 15.28 per cent year-on-year to INR 2.75 trillion, while consolidated EBITDA climbed...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a US-based producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, saw changes in shareholder holdings during the fourth quarter, with Systematic Financial Management LP reducing its stake by 2.2 per cent, according to its latest filing with the US Securities and Exchange...
The global aluminium downstream sector is witnessing a sharp realignment as Middle East supply disruptions, uneven corporate earnings, expansion investments and changing trade flows reshape market dynamics. While producers navigate rising aluminium prices , shipment costs and operational setbacks,...
New York-based Critical Metals Corp witnessed a sharp market rally on Thursday after securing a long-term rare earth supply agreement with REalloys, reinforcing Western efforts to build an alternative supply chain free from dependence on China. Interestingly, the announcement of a binding 15-year...
Novelis said the hot mill aluminium plant at its Oswego plant in New York is expected to resume production within the next few weeks following recovery work after two major fires in 2025. The company had earlier expected the restart to take place by the end of June, but said commissioning...
The North American aluminium market has witnessed sharp shifts in trade dynamics, the trend shifting with policy changes and geopolitical developments. In 2025, North America’s aluminium market showed signs of recovery, with demand ending the year on a stable note despite economic and trade-related...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nemak México S.A. has been certified against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022). The Certification applies to multiple manufacturing facilities located in García, Nuevo León, including Plants 1 & 2, Plants 3 & 4, Plants 5 & 6, the...
The White House said China has agreed to address US concerns over shortages of rare earths and critical minerals following last week’s leaders’ summit in Beijing, although existing Chinese export controls are expected to remain in place. Washington did not call for the removal of restrictions that...
British Columbia will invest up to CAD 1 million (more than USD 727,000) to support field testing of wildfire prevention technology using aluminium nanoparticle-based materials developed by Vancouver-based Skyward Wildfire Technologies. The company is developing a system aimed at predicting and...
Constellium SE and Ryerson Holding Corporation are drawing investor attention as aluminium prices remain elevated amid global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Strong demand for lightweight electric vehicles, recycled aluminium, rechargeable batteries and aerospace applications continues to...
The US Commerce Department has introduced a new process that would allow steel and aluminium producers from Canada and Mexico to apply for reduced Section 232 tariffs if they commit to investing in manufacturing operations in the United States. Under the proposal, eligible companies could see...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that four Nemak México S.A. facilities have been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The Certification covers multiple integrated production units manufacturing aluminium automotive components for e-mobility, structural...
Texarkana Aluminum has rolled its first coil following the commissioning of a major hot mill expansion project at its Texas facility, featuring a new four-stand hot tandem mill supplied by Mino. The project began in 2023 after Mino received a contract to design, supply, and commission the mill. The...
In the global shift towards more sustainable packaging, aluminium beverage cans are often positioned as a near-ideal solution – infinitely recyclable, lightweight, and increasingly favoured by brands seeking both environmental credibility and shelf appeal. In Africa, however, their growth tells a...
Global metallurgical-grade alumina production lost momentum in Q1 2026 after several key producing regions scaled back from the exceptionally strong output levels seen at the end of 2025, with North America emerging as the only region to register quarter-on-quarter growth, albeit marginally. China...
American Steel and Aluminum (ASA) has opened a new 50,000 square-foot integrated contract manufacturing facility in Syracuse, New York. The new site is the company’s second facility in the city and is aimed at increasing production and processing capacity. The expansion comes as demand rises from...
