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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TricorBraun absorbs beverage packaging companies Zuckerman Honickman and Vessel Packaging
The American designer and distributor of rigid packaging TricorBraun have acquired beverage packaging companies Zuckerman Honickman (ZH) and Vessel Packaging (Vessel). However, the financial terms of the transaction are yet to be disclosed. ZH is located in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania and...
Primary aluminium manufacturing in North America has reduced carbon footprint by 49%
The energy and carbon impact of aluminium manufacturing in North America has decreased to its lowest point in history, says a new third-party critical-reviewed life cycle assessment (LCA) study. Primary aluminium manufacturing has reduced its carbon footprint by 49% since 1991, while recycled...
Alumina production in South America declines 4% to 945,000 tonnes in Nov’21; Output in North America stands at 209,000 tonnes
According to the International Aluminium Institute, alumina production in South America stood at 945,000 tonnes in November 2021, a decrease of 40,000 tonnes or 4.06 per cent from a month ago. In October, the output in South America was 985,000 tonnes, which was up by 12.70 per cent from 874,000...
US-based UFP Industries buys Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing for $25 million
The US-based company UFP Industries, Inc. announced last week that its subsidiary Deckorators Inc. acquired Ultra Aluminum Manufacturing, a manufacturer of aluminum fencing, gates, and railing, for $25 million. The transaction also includes $2 million, which is to be paid if certain future...
North America’s primary aluminium output declines 6% Y-o-Y to 308,000 tonnes in Nov’21; Output in South America grows 14%
According to the International Aluminium Institute, primary aluminium production in North America stood at 308,000 tonnes during November 2021, down by 10,000 tonnes or 3.14 per cent from 318,000 tonnes in October 2021. In September 2021, primary aluminium production in North America came in at...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from Turkey decline 26% Q-o-Q to 15,200 tonnes in Q3 2021
In September 2021, the United States imported 5,480 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars from Turkey. That remained essentially unchanged month-on-month compared to 5,490 tonnes but significantly up by 321.54 per cent from 1,300 tonnes than a year earlier. In July, the US imported 4,230...
Lewisport aluminium rolling mill to receive US$167 million investment from Commonwealth Inc.
Commonwealth Rolled Products Inc. will invest more than $167 million in its Lewisport aluminium rolling factory, says Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. The 2.3 million-square-foot facility, which is now owned by New York-based American Industrial Partners (AIP), contains a large cast house and melt...
Aluminium can shortage may amplify expenses for North Texas breweries
The epidemic has wreaked havoc on a variety of industries, including aluminium cans. Due to supply chain issues, aluminium cans are in short supply. As a result, the prices of canned beer in local breweries could go up. For brewers, it's just another stumbling block on the road back to life before...
Montana receives 40,000 pounds of aluminium; Workers to resume regular license plate production
Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) received nearly 40,000 pounds of aluminium last week, allowing workers to resume regular licence plate manufacturing for the state of Montana after contending with a shortfall of aluminium in late October due to supply chain interruptions. MCE is a division of...
Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. buys Ontario based speciality extruded metals manufacturer Nu-Tech
Nu-Tech Precision Metals Inc. ("Nu-Tech"), a specialised maker of speciality extruded metals, fabricated parts, and welded components, has been bought by Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS). Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co., founded in 1939 and located in Los Angeles, California, is a major global...
Why Buy AlCircle’s Report on “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026”?
The year 2021 shows how the recycled aluminium industry has bounced back after experiencing fluctuating demand due to the pandemic and ensuing lockdowns in 2020 and early 2021. As a result, AlCircle has come up with its recently published sector focus report 2021, titled, “World Recycled Aluminium...
Century Aluminum Company appoints new Board Member
Century Aluminum Company, US-based primary aluminum producer, has reportedly announced the addition of a member to its Board of Directors. With the appointment of Jennifer Bush, the company’s total members in the Board have come to six. Bush is appointed as an independent director with an immediate...
General Motors plans to spend $51 million for equipment installation at Indiana aluminium die casting foundry
On 8 th December 2021, the American multinational automotive manufacturing company, General Motors announced its plan to spend $51million to install new state-of-the-art equipment at Bedford, Indiana aluminium die casting foundry to manufacture drive unit castings for the upcoming Chevrolet...
Novelis aims to complete ASI certifications for its North American aluminium can manufacturing facilities by mid-2022
Novelis Incorporation, the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced that it achieved a significant milestone on the way to achieving Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications in every region where it operates. After achieving ASI certifications in Europe, Asia, and South...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys export to Canada shrinks by 23.99% Y-o-Y in September 2021
According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), the United States exported 5,290 tonnes of US aluminium crude metals and alloys to Canada in September 2021, showing a month-on-month plunge of 140 per tonne or by 2.57 percent. In August 2021, 5,430 tonnes of US crude metals and alloys were exported to...
Aluminium Association’s new campaign focusses on the sustainable benefits of aluminium
On December 2, the body representing aluminium production and jobs in the United States, the Aluminium Association declared the launch of the Choose Aluminium campaign. This campaign comes loaded with a fresh website at www.chooseAluminum.org, digital media buy, important materials emphasizing the...
US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars import from South Africa plunges by 31.71% Y-o-Y in September 2021
The United States imported 3,510 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars from South Africa in September 2021, showing a month-on-month drop of 3,780 tonnes or by 51.85 percent, finds the US Geological Survey (USGS). In August 2021, 7,290 tonnes of US aluminium plates, sheets, and bars were...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: AlCircle launches new report on “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026”; Replacement of primary aluminium by scrap will be sluggish until usage increases in the associated areas
The recycling of aluminium emerges with several vital environmental and economic advantages. Now keeping in mind with these energy and cost savings, many producers now have focused on increasing their usage of secondary materials. The week remained on a moderate version for the recycling segment,...
