From black shale to smelter feed: CEM advances North American alumina supply chain
Canadian Energy Metals has demonstrated a process for producing smelter-grade alumina from Saskatchewan black shale and has started a prefeasibility study for its Thor Project. Canadian Energy Metals Corp. (CEM) has taken a step towards developing an alternative North American source of alumina...
Canada’s H1’26 aluminium exports dip 12.57% amid US tariffs: What does H2 hold?
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed Canada’s exports of unwrought aluminium taking a deep plunge. The country supplied a total of 1.33 million tonnes of aluminium products to the world including unwrought aluminium, bars, rods and profiles, aluminium foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and...
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Cyberattack cuffed at Aluminerie Alouette in Quebec, production remains unstirred
On 25 th February 2022, the Sept-Iles, Quebec based aluminium smelter reported being hit by a cyberattack, regardless the production remained uninfluenced. The largest aluminium smelter in the Americas with an annual production capacity of more than 600,000 tonnes of primary aluminium, Aluminerie...
US export of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Mexico nosedives 13.61% Y-o-Y
On December 2021, US exported 18,400 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Mexico, found the US Geological Survey (USGS). On a month-on-month scale, the country witnessed plunge of 2,400 per tonne or 11.53%. In November 2021, 20,800 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars was...
US imports of scrap from Canada slumps 12.57% Y-o-Y in November 2021
On November 2021, 30,600 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was imported from Canada, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). On a month-on-month scale, there was a sharp decline of 3,200 per tonne or 9.46%. In October 2021, 33,800 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was imported from Canada, displaying a...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys export to Mexico plunges by 2,610 tonnes Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 7,690 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys in November to Mexico. On a month-on-month scale, there was an escalation of 920 per tonne or 13.58%. In October 2021, 6,770 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars import from Canada declines by 300 tonnes Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 20,100 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars from Canada in November, showing a month-on-month growth of 600 per tonne or 3.07%. In October 2021, 19,500 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars were imported...
US aluminium scrap export to Mexico plummets by 1,400 tonnes Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 15,200 tonnes of US aluminium scrap to Mexico in November, showing a month-on-month growth of 2,100 tonnes or by 16.03%. In October 2021, 13,100 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Mexico, highlighting decline of 200...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from Turkey surges by 232.14% Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 4,650 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars from Turkey in November, showing a month-on-month descend of 630 per tonne or by 11.93%. In October 2021, 5,280 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars were imported...
Wheels India targets to boost export contribution to one-third of sales, distinctly aims at aluminium wheels
The TVS Group promoted, Wheels India Limited, India’s largest auto component manufacturer of wheels for commercial vehicles in an astute strategy that compels the company to view more externally, the company is aiming towards strengthening its export contribution to one-third of its sales. Wheels...
EPIQ MECFOR ties new partnership with Taylor Northeast (TNE), a step closer to American clients
The world leader in heavy equipment for the aluminium, pulp and paper and rail equipment industries, EPIQ Machinery announces that Taylor Northeast (TNE), a US-based material handling equipment supplier, is now the factory-authorized distributor of EPIQ MECFOR mobile equipment, products and parts...
US aluminium scrap export to Canada escalates by 89.60% Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 12,400 tonnes of US aluminium scrap in November to Canada. On a month-on-month scale, there was a surge of 2,440 per tonne or by 24.49%. In October 2021, 9,960 tonnes of US aluminium scrap was exported to Canada, showing a...
American Canning LLC aims to produce 300 million cans every year in its new facility
Within the next several months, an Austin-based maker of aluminium cans and beverage packaging will relocate into a bigger facility as part of a plan to considerably expand operations. This spring, American Canning LLC will relocate to Park 183's Building 5. The company's new headquarters will be a...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys import from Canada hikes by 49.68% Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), United States imported 235,000 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys in November 2021 from Canada, showing a month-on-month escalation of 2,000 per tonne or 0.85%. In October 2021, 233,000 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys were...
Sierra Aluminum to expand its extrusion capacity in Mexicali
On Tuesday, January 8, Sierra Aluminum, announced that it would expand its extrusion, anodizing, and painting capacity by adding a greenfield plant in Mexicali, Mexico, as well as significant investments in its current California operations. Sierra Aluminum is one of the western United States'...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars export to Mexico plummets by 9.95% Y-o-Y in November 2021
As per the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 20,800 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars in November to Mexico. On a month-on-month scale, there was a hike of 500 per tonne or 2.46%. In October 2021, 20,300 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars were exported...
Crown Holdings to increase worldwide recycling rates for aluminium beverage cans
Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) has announced its commitment to engage with industry partners to reach ambitious new worldwide recycling rate goals for aluminium beverage cans, in line with its Twentyby30 programme which aims to promote the circular economy. The objectives, which are...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys import from Bahrain ascends 484.13% Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 24,300 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys from Bahrain in November, showing a month-on-month surge of 7,100 per tonne or by 41.27%. In October 2021, 17,200 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys were...
Downstream products weekly recap: Almin Metal Industries in Zimbabwe all set for further expansion; Matalco Inc. acquires aluminium billet manufacturer Ohio Valley Aluminum Co. LLC
The downstream segment of the global aluminium sector is still witnessing acquisitions and expansions, which started eventfully from the later part of the previous year. This happening ensures that the global manufacturing industry is countering and gradually recovering the dent created by the...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars export to Canada hikes by 3.96% Y-o-Y in November 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 26,200 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars in November to Canada, showing a month-on-month hike of 3,100 per tonne or by 13.41%. In October 2021, 23,100 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars were exported...
