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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Mexico’s aluminium scrap imports from US record a drop in February 2020 after a rise month ago
According to the Geological Survey of the United States, Mexico imported 16,800 tonnes of aluminium scrap from the US in February 2020. The import was down by 2.33 per cent from 17,200 tonnes in January 2020. In December 2019, Mexico imported 13,100 tonnes of scrap from the US, meaning January saw...
Novelis: Towards approval of Aleris deal loses Lewisport
Aditya Birla Group as the owner of Hindalco and, therefore, Novelis secured its position as the world’s largest producer of value-added aluminium products with the completion of the $ 2.8 billion acquisition of Aleris in 2019, though the approval from the U.S. Justice Department has been pending...
After December, US aluminium crude and alloys exports to Canada drop in February by 9% MoM
The Geological Survey of the United States found that after December 2019, the US aluminium crude and alloys exports to Canada fell in February 2020. The decline, as recorded by the USGS data for February, was 8.71 per cent or 740 tonnes month-on-month to come in at 7,760 tonnes. In contrast to...
Rio Tinto: To test zero-emission aluminium bus in Quebec
The metal and mining giant, Rio Tinto, has joined hands on a project to develop a zero-emission bus made of aluminium that will be tested in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec, Canada in 2021. The bus is fully electric and made with aluminium and it is named as the Electrip. Emmanuel...
The “Corona” crisis: Nissan to stretch production halt for most US plants, aluminium components suppliers to stand gloomy
The Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Nissan Motor Co., announced on 7 th May’20 that it is extending its production halt for most of the USA manufacturing plants in regards to the coronavirus pandemic. The decision has delivered a negative message...
Russia’s crude metal and alloys exports to the US rebound in February 2020
The United States Geological Survey data showed Russia’s crude metal and alloys exports to the US rebounded in February 2020 after month-on-month drops in the last two months. According to the USGS report, Russia’s exports in February were 17,700 tonnes to the US, compared to 13,100 tonnes in...
“The COVID will impact by continuing to reduce demand for aluminium which might still put more pressure on AL price,” Eloise Harvey, President of Mecfor
Mecfor supplies and manufactures specialized equipment for heavy industry for primary aluminium smelters and secondary plants, mining, rail and nuclear. Its customer-centric approach as well as its production capacity allow for a great flexibility of adaptation. They operate from Quebec Canada and...
Canada cuts its crude metal and alloys exports to the US by 4% YoY in February
Canada’s exports of crude metal and alloys to the US fell by 3.97% or 6.000 tonnes year-on-year to 145,000tonnes in February 2020. On a month-on-month comparison, exports registered a decrease of 31.92% from 213,000 tonnes, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from US Geological...
Canada – United States Trade: Aluminum at the nucleus of the turbulence
On 1 st July’20, the new version of NAFTA to come into force and the Canadian aluminium industry is paying attention to following a recent decision of the US Commerce Department to execute a mechanism monitoring of aluminium exports to the United States. The movement initiated post the American...
Element 13: An American start-up aluminium billet company looks to create job opportunity in Richmond
An American start-up company that will make aluminium billets is looking to set up its shed in the Midwest Industrial Park, bringing 30 new jobs to the city of Richmond. On 4 th May’20, Richmond Common Council approved a series of tax abatement ordinances for Element 13 LLC that gets its name from...
US aluminium scrap exports to China grow 8.6% M-o-M in February, but down 70% Y-o-Y
The US Geological Survey showed the United States’ aluminium scrap exports to China grew in February 2020, following the jump in the previous month. In February, the US exported 11,400 tonnes of aluminium scrap to China, up 8.6 per cent from January. The country’s exports in January were 10,500...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports to Mexico drop 7.66% MoM in February 2020
According to the data shown by the United States Geological Survey, the country in February 2020 exported 24,100 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Mexico, in contrast to 26,100 tonnes exported in January 2020. This represents the fact that the country’s aluminium semi-finished exports...
Rio Tinto: Hands-out $10 million to support COVID-19 community across Canada and the United States
Rio Tinto came out with open hands to support local community efforts to fight COVID-19 and its social and economic impacts. The metals and mining giant is contributing $10 million in a multiple of grassroots projects across Canada and the United States. Rio Tinto has taken its stance from the...
Mahindra Roxor tooled with Mattracks and Aluminium drive sprockets makes it better for rough terrains
India’s one of the leading automaker Mahindra & Mahindra, is selling its brand Roxor in the United States with a slew of aftermarket options as it can be customized to suit the requirements of the buyers, as the accessories range from new decals to wraps. The Roxor competes against mainly...
The US imports of semi-finished products decline 23% MoM
The US imports of semi-finished products (plates, sheets, bars, etc.) decreased 81.36% year-on-year to stand at 22,000 tonnes in February 2020. Imports were 118,000 tonnes in February 2019, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from the US Geological Survey. Semi-finished imports...
Aluminium production in North America and South America up by 5% and 2% YoY in March
North America’s primary aluminium production increased by 5.23 per cent year-on-year to 342,000 tonnes in March 2020. On a month on month basis, the output rose by 8.92 per cent from February’s production of 314,000 tonnes. In the first three months of 2020, the production stood 4.12 per cent...
The Alkaline Water Company receives its largest order to date for new 500-ml aluminium bottles
The Alkaline Water Company Inc. has reportedly received its largest order to date for new 500-ml environmentally friendly aluminium bottles. The company has delivered 300,000 bottles to two regional customers located in the California and Texas markets until now. Since the launch in February, The...
US aluminium output stands at 88,000 tonnes in February 2020; secondary recovery increases 3% MoM
According to the latest report from the US Geological Survey, US domestic primary aluminium production was 88,000 tonnes in February 2020. The average daily production stood at 3,030 tonnes, slightly less than that in February 2019. The output was slightly more than that in January. Total aluminium...
