A NewPro study supports a staged 2,000-to-4,000-tonne-per-year high-purity alumina plant on the US Gulf Coast, with a post-tax NPV of about USD373 million and a 42.3 per cent IRR. Impact Minerals is advancing plans for a modular high-purity alumina (HPA) plant in the US after an independent scoping...
The aluminium industry stands at a juncture material quality, recycling capacity, cross-border cooperation, carbon compliance and energy security are falling into a network of interconnectivity. The aluminium supply chain is evolving from simply securing enough metal to securing the right quality,...
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Glencore secured a 45 per cent stake in an aluminium recycling and remelting plant near Charleston, South Carolina, raising its position in the US aluminium market. The move is due to global supply chains facing pressure because of the conflict in the Middle East, which has affected availability...
The Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and other industry groups have criticised recent tariff decisions by Donald Trump, saying they give an advantage to imported canned goods over products made in the United States. CMI President Scott Breen said tariffs on aluminium and steel used by US...
The US government has rejected requests from Ford Motor Company and other automakers seeking relief from aluminium import tariffs, despite ongoing supply disruptions. According to the report, Ford last week petitioned the administration for temporary duty relief until Novelis’ aluminium rolling...
Pioneer Minerals, a US-based critical minerals explorer, has entered into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mineral Technologies USA, a technology-based company that is into developing, producing and marketing a broad range of speciality minerals, mineral-based and synthetic...
The American Primary Aluminum Association (APAA) said it supports an executive order issued by Donald Trump to tighten enforcement of aluminium tariffs. Until now, importers had been declaring only the value of the raw aluminium used in products, leaving out the additional value created through...
Assan Alüminyum has bought an aluminium foil production plant in West Virginia through its subsidiary Kibar Americas. With this purchase, the company will now produce aluminium foil locally in the United States. This helps it expand its operations outside its home country. The new plant will...
The Japan Aluminium Association is looking into the possible impact of recent United States tariffs on Japan’s aluminium market. On March 12, 2026, the United States, under President Donald Trump, imposed a 25 per cent tariff on aluminium products under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. For...
US importers have reduced orders and are shifting to short-term contracts. This change is linked to a global oil crisis caused by the ongoing geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Business leaders in Hong Kong report that profit margins are falling and cash flow is becoming difficult to manage....
Tesla is reportedly in late-stage discussions with Chinese suppliers over a major order for solar manufacturing equipment, potentially worth about USD 2.9 billion. The move is part of its wider plan to expand solar production capacity within the United States. People familiar with the matter...
For the second time in a row, PPG participated in the national “Million Cans Recycling Contest.” This year, the packaging company in Pittsburgh collaborated with more than 100 second-grade students from the Environmental Charter School (ECS). The aim here was to help these students collect and...
Due to some recent changes in the United States’ tariffs, Alvance British Aluminium, one of the world’s greenest metal production plants, announced a 10 per cent production boost. The smelter is located in Fort William and exports nearly half of its output to the US after the tariffs were put in...
Century Aluminum Company (CENX) is seeing support from strong demand for aluminium. Demand is linked to industrial activity and use in key sectors. Prices are influenced by the London Metal Exchange and regional premiums, which remain firm. The company operates smelters in the United States and...
The United States is awaiting policy clarity from the government of Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Brazil, to advance a bilateral agreement on critical minerals. The US Embassy has identified Brazil as a key “friend-shoring” partner to reduce dependence on China. Explore- Most accurate data to drive...
Camimex, the Mexican Mining Chamber, said it wants mining and critical minerals to be included in the review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Early talks have started this week as North American countries look at how to strengthen supply chains. Camimex President, Pedro Rivero,...
The ongoing geo-political conflict in the Middle East has risked the supply chain disruption of aluminium due to the Strait of Hormuz blockage, the key shipping route for metals. This phenomenon has raised a concern for the US-based beverage brand Coca-Cola since the country relies heavily on...
In April 2025, the US government issued an executive order focused on offshore critical minerals. The order encourages the development of mineral deposits on the seabed. It refers to minerals located both inside US waters and in ocean areas outside national control. Resources found within the...
HWI, a member of Calderys and a leading supplier of refractory products and services in the United States, today celebrated the official opening of its new lightweight monolithics production facility in Fulton, Missouri. The greenfield investment increases HWI's lightweight monolithics production...
Aluminium cans have become the main packaging format for US craft beer, though the shift away from glass bottles now appears to be slowing. Data for 2025 from the Brewers Association shows that most craft beer is already sold in cans, leaving limited room for further gains. Cans represented 78 per...
