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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Weekly end-user update: Letenda bags $1 million grant for developing 100% zero-emission bus; Ball Corp. launches Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states
The Longueuil-based bus manufacturing company Letenda has secured a $1 million grant from the Quebec government’s Minister of the Economy and Innovation, on 18 th May 2021, towards developing 100% zero-emission bus made from 50%-70% aluminium. While the leader in aluminium beverage packaging, Ball...
Ball Corporation launches Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states
Ball Corporation, a leader in aluminium beverage packaging, has launched recyclable Ball Aluminium Cup at major retailers in all 50 US states. Aluminium cup will be available in more than 18,000 food, drug and mass retailers, including Kroger, Target, Albertsons, CVS and others. "Ball has a long...
Quebec aluminium smelter lobby opposed by United Steelworkers union for job abolishment in the region
The United Steelworkers union at the invocation of the Association of the aluminium industry in regards to seeing employment requirements evacuated from government investments reacted by commenting: “The aluminium industry wants the butter, the butter money and the money to sell in the United...
REAL ALLOY acquires Récupération Valorisation Aluminium to enhance its existing salt slag processing plants
REAL ALLOY has acquired Récupération Valorisation Aluminium (RVA), a French specialist in salt slag recycling, to further enhance its existing salt slag processing plants in North America and Europe. RVA is located in Les Islettes, 200 kilometers east of Paris. The company utilized its technology...
UACJ Corporation to invest in new manufacturing equipment to meet aluminium automotive components demand
UACJ Corporation has planned to invest about 3.6 billion yen (approximately 33.3 million US dollars) in new manufacturing equipment for two factories operated by its US-based subsidiary, UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries. The investment is likely to meet brisk demand for aluminium automotive...
Ball Corporation reported net earnings of $200 million in Q1 2021
Ball Corporation reported net earnings of $200 million on sales of $3.1 billion in the first quarter of 2021, compared to $23 million net earnings on sales of $2.8 billion last year. Ball's first quarter 2021 comparable net earnings were $240 million, or 72 cents per diluted share, compared to $202...
KPS Capital Partners to acquire extruded aluminium producer Metra
The American investment company KPS Capital Partners has stepped into a definitive agreement to acquire Metra Holding SpA and Metra SpA, (collectively “Metra” or the “Company”), a global producer of extruded aluminium. The existing shareholders will retain a 25% stake in the company. Metra will be...
Kaiser Aluminum becomes new Industrial User member of ASI
Kaiser Aluminum, a leading producer of semi-fabricated aluminium products, has joined ASI as a new Industrial User member, bringing the total number of ASI Members to 166. Kaiser Aluminum seeks to continually improve its product quality and manufacturing efficiency through processes and capital...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Mexico reflect 9% decline in February 2021
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Mexico stood at 21,800 tonnes in February 2021, reflecting a downfall of 2,100 tonnes or 8.79 per cent month-on-month. In January 2021, the exports came in at 23,900 tonnes, up 2,600 tonnes or 12.21 per cent from 21,300 tonnes in...
Hong Kong aluminium scrap imports from US record a Fivefold growth YoY in February 2021
Hong Kong imported 20,300 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the United States in February 2021, which was the same as the imports in January 2021, according to the US Geological Survey. However, on a year-on-year calculation, the imports edged 15,800 tonnes or 351 per cent higher than 4,500 tonnes....
Youngstown Tool & Die selects NITREX to support expansion strategy
The Ohio-based aluminium extrusion die manufacturer Youngstown Tool & Die (YTD) selected NITREX Canada to support their expansion strategy, scaling up value-added nitriding services that the company contributes to its customers. In the last quarter of 2020, YTD added Nitreg® controlled nitriding...
Gillespie & Powers Inc. secures order from Matalco to supply ‘Tilting Melting Furnace’ and 'Tilting Holding Furnace'
Gillespie & Powers Inc. has entered into an agreement with Matalco to supply one (1) 180,000 Lb. Tilting Melting Furnace, One (1) 180,000 Lb. Tilting Holding Furnace and related equipment in support of their business expansion in Franklin KY. This equipment will be operational in early 2022....
US aluminium plates, sheets & bars exports to Canada decline by over 6% in February 2021
The United States exported 23,500 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada in February 2021, down by 1,700 tonnes or 6.75 per cent month-on-month, found the US Geological Survey data. In January, the United States’ exports to Canada stood at 25,200 tonnes by remaining flat compared to...
Alumina production in South America climbs 7% to 1.122 million tonnes in March; North America’s output slightly up
South America’s alumina production increased by 7.27 per cent year-on-year to 1.122 million tonnes in March 2021, from 1,046 million tonnes in March 2021, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). On a month-on-month basis, the alumina production inched up...
Canada’s aluminium crude metals and alloys exports to the US grow 11.45% in Feb'21; US total imports dwindle by 3%
Canada’s aluminium crude metals and alloys exports to the United States stood at 185,000 tonnes in February 2021, reflecting a month-on-month increase of 19,000 tonnes or 11.45 per cent, according to the latest data shown by the US Geological Survey. In January, Canada exported 166,000 tonnes of...
Ball Corporation to invest $51.8 million in new distribution center
Ball Corporation will make an investment of $51.8 million for the construction of new distribution center in northwest Georgia. The investment will allow the company to buy 109-acre site for the center. It will also create jobs for 70 people. The company will construct a 750,000-square-foot...
US primary aluminium production stands at 69,000 tonnes in February; secondary recovery declines 3% MoM
According to the latest report from the US Geological Survey, US domestic primary aluminium production stood at 69,000 tonnes in February 2021. The average daily output came in at 2,470 tonnes, slightly down from January 2021 and 18% less from February 2020. Total aluminium recovered from scrap was...
America’s trade associations applaud Representatives Lawson and Buck for reintroduction of Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act
Beer Institute, American Beverage, National Marine Manufacturers and Flexible Packaging Association have praised Representatives Al Lawson (FL-05) and Ken Buck (CO-04) for the reintroduction of the Aluminum Pricing Examination (APEX) Act. The APEX Act will bring transparency in aluminium pricing...
