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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Domestic primary aluminium production in US grows 1,000 tonnes YoY to 75,000 tonnes in November 2021
In November 2021, domestic primary aluminium production in the United States stood at 75,000 tonnes, reflecting a dip of 1,000 tonnes or 1.32 per cent month-on-month from 76,000 tonnes. On a year-on-year calculation, on the other hand, the output in November grew 1,000 tonnes from 74,000 tonnes....
Novelis new plant in Guthrie will reduce carbon emissions by 1 million tonnes, says Tom Boney
Novelis' recent efforts to enhance its manufacturing and recycling capacity were primarily motivated by growing vehicle demand for aluminium and Novelis' own environmental emissions objectives, according to Tom Boney, executive vice president and president of Novelis North America. Greater...
Matalco Inc. acquires Ohio Valley Aluminum Co. LLC, high-quality 6000-series aluminum billet manufacturer
Matalco Inc., a division of Toronto-based Giampaolo Group Inc., has reportedly acquired the Ohio Valley Aluminum Co. LLC (OVACO), based in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The news came after KPMG Corporate Finance LLC, which served as the financial advisor of the OVACO, reported it officially. Founded in...
Alumina production in South America grows 3.67% Q-o-Q to 2.934 MT during 4Q2021; Output in North America hikes 5.3%
In December 2021, alumina production in South America stood at 1.004 million tonnes, climbing up by 6.24 per cent month-on-month, found the International Aluminium Institute. In November, the output was 945,000 tonnes, down by 40,000 tonnes or 4.06 per cent from 985,000 tonnes in October 2021. On...
US aluminium scrap export to Mexico plummets by 3,000 tonnes Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 13,100 tonnes of US aluminium scrap to Mexico, showing a month-on-month reduction of 200 per tonne or by 1.50%. In September 2021, 13,300 tonnes of US aluminium scrap were exported to Mexico, showing a decline of 300 tonnes or...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars import from China grows by 31.27% Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 10,200 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars from China, showing a month-on-month descend of 4,700 per tonne or 31.54%. In September 2021, 14,900 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars were imported from...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys export to Mexico decreases by 36.72% Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 6,770 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys to Mexico, showing a month-on-month drop of 360 per tonnes or by 5.04%. In September 2021, 7,130 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys were exported from Mexico,...
US aluminium scrap import from Canada drops by 7.39% Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 33,800 tonnes of US aluminium scrap from Canada, sowing a month-on-month decline of 2,000 per tonne or by 5.58%. In September 2021, 35,800 tonnes of US aluminium scrap were imported to Canada, showing a sharp downfall of 700...
Primary aluminium production in North America declines 5% YoY, but output in South America grows 13% in 4Q2021
In North America, primary aluminium production in December 2021 stood at 322,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 14,000 tonnes or 4.55 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute. In November, aluminium output in North America came in at 308,000 tonnes, down by 10,000...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars export to Canada slumps by 19.79% Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 23,100 tonnes US aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada in October 2021, showing a month-on-month plunge of 800 per tonne or 3.34%. In September 2021, 23,900 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars were exported to...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys import from Russia ascends 71.01% Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 23,600 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys from Russia in October 2021, showing a month-on-month surge of 14,030 per tonne or by 146.60%. In September 2021, 9,570 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys were...
Rio Tinto slammed with hefty fine by WorkSafeBC for violation of air contaminants at Kitimat aluminium smelter
The Workers' Compensation Board of British Columbia, operating as WorkSafeBC, is a statutory agency that came into existence in 1917 has delivered the global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto a $678,889 fine, following the metal company was persistently alerted of a hazardous violation caused by air...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars export to Mexico slips 19.12% Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 20,300 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Mexico in October 2021, showing a month-on-month decline of 1,800 per tonne or by 8.14%. In September 2021, 22,100 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets and bars were...
Aluminum Association CEO says US aluminum industry investment back on track
On Friday, January 14, Aluminum Association CEO Charles Johnson pointed out that investment in the US aluminum industry has started rising backed on the improvement in the economy in 2021. He added domestic producers announced investment of $800 million or more in Greenfield and expansion projects...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys import from Canada hikes 47.46% Y-o-Y in October 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States imported 233,000 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys from Canada in October 2021, showing a month-on-month hike of 32,000 per tonne or by 91.38%. In September 2021, 201,000 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys were...
Novelis to invest $365 million in building a new advanced closed-loop recycling centre for aluminium auto sheet
Novelis Inc., an American industrial aluminium company, has reportedly announced its plan to invest $365 million to build a highly advanced recycling centre for automotive in North America. The project, to be built adjacent to Novelis’ existing automotive finished plant in Guthrie, Kentucky, will...
Kaiser Aluminum acquisition of Warrick acclaimed as positive element in its 2020 sustainability report
The purchase of the Warrick, Missouri, smelter and rolling mills by California-based Kaiser Aluminum is mentioned as a positive element on its sustainability scorecard in the company's 2020 sustainability report. “Our Warrick rolling mill is one of only four dedicated rolling mills in North America...
October 2021 primary aluminium production in US records a growth of 5.55% M-o-M to 76,000 tonnes: USGS
According to the recent data shown by the US Geological Survey, domestic primary aluminium production in the country in October 2021 was 76,000 tonnes. That was an increase of 4,000 tonnes or 5.55 per cent from 72,000 tonnes in September 2021 and a marginal rise of 1,000 tonnes from 75,000 tonnes...
