Collapsed Canada tariff talks put Indiana's aluminium jobs back in the spotlight
Indiana has emerged as an unlikely flashpoint in the latest round of US-Canada trade friction, after Washington's now-collapsed negotiations with Ottawa briefly put a proposed cut to aluminium tariffs on the table, one that industry advocates say would have hit the state's fabrication workforce...
US industrial policy needs to be systematic, not just ad hoc – Part 1
Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 1 After decades during which the very concept was taboo and the reality swept under the rug, the US has now rediscovered industrial policy. But this rediscovery remains incomplete, as too much of it is...
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US aluminium exports in January 2020 rebounds by 8.45%; Mexico imports the highest
The latesty data from the US Geological Surve showed the United States started the year 2020 with month-on-month growth in aluminium (including FRPs and scrap) exports. From 213,000 tonnes in December last year, the United States’ aluminium exports grew 8.45 per cent in January 2020 and came in at...
The US imports of crude metal and alloys up by 16% YoY in January; exports drop 25%
The US imports of crude metal and alloys rose 16.44% or 49,000 tonnes year-on-year to 347,000 tonnes in January 2020. The US had imported 298,000 tonnes in January 2019, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from the US Geological Survey. Crude metal and alloys imports increased by...
US aluminium production stands at 92,000 tonnes in January 2020; secondary recovery declines 8% YoY
According to the latest report from the US Geological Survey, US domestic primary aluminium production came in at 92,000 tonnes in January 2020. The average daily production was 2,980 tonnes, slightly less than that in January 2019. The output was essentially unchanged from that in December 2019....
The “Corona” disaster: Multiple US aluminium mills remain inactive as epidemic disrupts the market
Multiple US aluminium rolling mills and extrusion plants declared temporary suspensions to their operations this week as the COVID-19 epidemic has continued to disrupt markets and erode demand. Aleris Aluminium at its Lewisport, Kentucky, rolling mill has suspended its production from 30th March’20...
Arconic Corporation in the US starts its journey as a standalone company
On 01 st April’20 Arconic Corporation rolls-out as a leader in advanced aluminium sheet, plate, extruded and architectural products that primarily advance the ground transportation, aerospace, industrial, packaging, and commercial building markets. The Company’s common stock will begin trading on...
US starts trade investigation towards import of aluminium sheet from 18 countries
The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has started a preliminary anti-dumping investigation in regards to the imports of common alloy aluminium sheet from 18 countries, including Germany, Oman, Bahrain, Serbia, Croatia, Romania, Turkey and Slovenia. On 31st March’20, ITC stated that the...
The “COVID-19” created economic fallout has led LALumina LLC in the US to call for shut down from May 24th
It has been a major development as the first biggest layoff warning call involving a production plant due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The management of the plant declared almost all of its 302 employees would be laid off. A letter to the employees dated 30 th March’20 has been delivered which stated...
The US imports of crude metal and alloys drop by 8% YoY in 2019
The US imports of crude metal and alloys rose 3.59% or 11,000 tonnes year-on-year to 317,000 tonnes in December 2019, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from the US Geological Survey. The US had imported 306,000 tonnes in December 2018. Crude metal and alloys imports increased...
Aluminium chassis Samsung Galaxy Chromebook to roll out for sale in the US from April 6th
Samsung, the South Korean electronics giant will be rolling out for sale its premium Galaxy Chromebook in the US from 6 th April’20. The Samsung laptop is priced at $999 and customers in the US can purchase the Galaxy Chromebook from the company’s official store or Best Buy sites. Samsung Galaxy...
US aluminium production up by 23% in 2019; secondary aluminium output declines 9%
According to the latest report from the US Geological Survey, US domestic primary aluminium production came in at 91,000 tonnes in December 2019. The average daily production was 2,950 tonnes, essentially unchanged from that in November 2019, 3% less than that in December 2018, but 43% more than...
Top five aluminium exporters to the US in 2019
The US imports of aluminium (crude metals and alloys, plate, sheets, bars, etc., and scrap) stood at 5.7 million tonnes in 2019, 9% less than those in 2018, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from the US Geological Survey. Imports of crude metal and alloys, semi-fabricated...
Aluminium production in North America and South America up by 6% and 9.76% YoY in February
North America’s primary aluminium production increased by 6.08 per cent year-on-year to 314,000 tonnes in February 2020. The output fell by 4.85 per cent from January’s production of 330,000 tonnes. The output in the first two months of 2020 stood 3.54 per cent higher than the same period last...
From extending labour contract to reducing cost - Century Aluminium taking a host of measures to contain COVID-19
Century Aluminium Company announced on Tuesday, March 24, that together with the United Steel Workers Local 9423, it has agreed to extend the labour contract for one year. The contract was set to expire on April 1, 2020. Michael Bless, President and Chief Executive Officer of Century Aluminium,...
Aluminum Industry of Canada "cheers" Francois Legault for recognizing the Industry as “indispensable”
On 23 rd March’20, Francois Legault ordered the closure of all non-essential businesses and businesses as early as 11:59 p.m. 24 th March’20, in the hope to cut off the widespread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has admitted the “strategic” nature of the aluminium industry, allowing it to...
American Aluminium a paramount Industry in a moment of “National Emergency”: The Aluminium Association
On 19 th March’20, the Aluminum Association published a framework for policymakers developing economic stimulus and other programs in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The document – “American Aluminum Jobs: Essential to the Nation” – emphasized the paramount nature of U.S. aluminium production,...
The US aluminium recyclers reaping dividends from import tariffs
The North American aluminium recyclers and producers are taking the advantage of import tariffs to breakthrough revenue at the cost of local beer and beverage firms, even though most of the metal used in their cans is not subject to the levy. The aluminium cans of about 70% used by the US drinks...
Logan Aluminum in the US validates COVID-19 precautions
Logan Aluminum, an aluminium rolling mill with 1300+ employees in Russellville, Logan County, Kentucky, nestled in beautiful rolling hills and surrounded by trees, nature, and wildlife. The Kentucky based aluminium company has been in full effort to deliver information from appropriate sources,...
Alley Kat Brewing Company announces to switch to aluminium cans from bottles
On Tuesday, March 10, Alley Kat Brewing Company announced that it decided to switch to aluminium cans after packaging exclusively in bottles since 1995. According to the report, the company will switch to cans this spring, based on the market demand. Neil Herbst said, “We’ve been watching the...
