US primary aluminium production edges up 0.6% Y-o-Y in Q1 2026
US primary aluminium production reached 167,000 tonnes in Q1 2026, slightly above a year earlier but 1.2 per cent below the previous quarter. US primary aluminium production remained broadly stable at the start of 2026, with output edging higher from a year earlier even as it slipped slightly from...
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 anti-dumping measures dampen China’s July aluminium extrusion exports, resulting in 75% M-o-M fall
According to China customs data, domestic aluminium extrusion exports in July 2024 amounted to 90,300 tonnes, marking a dramatic month-on-month fall of 74.8 per cent but a modest rise of 0.83 per cent year-on-year. In June, Chinese aluminium extrusion exports, including HS codes 76041010, 76041090,...
First US airport to welcome INNOVIA 300 APM boasting aluminium body & regenerative brakes
The use of aluminium in trains has steadily increased in recent years and is likely to continue in the years to come. Aluminium can cut the total weight of a rail car body by half, making it a critical component in the railway industry’s shift. Aluminium is crucial in modernising trains and...
EGA to acquire an 80% stake in Spectro Alloys to tap into the world's second-largest aluminium recycling hub
According to a recent report, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) will most likely obtain a major stake in Spectro Alloys Corporation, the world’s leading recycling company headquartered in the United States, subject to regulatory approvals. The news came after EGA and Spectro Alloys signed an equity...
Bass Pro Shops reduces aluminium boatbuilding workforce by 10%
North America's premier outdoor and conservation company, Bass Pro Shops, has announced a reduction in its aluminium boatbuilding workforce, trimming approximately 10 per cent of its employees. The company employs around 1,000 individuals across its Lebanon and Bolivar, Missouri facilities. This...
Southern California aluminium extrusion business gets a lifeline: TAB Bank provides $27.8 million credit facility
TAB Bank, a technology-driven, online bank serving small businesses, recently announced a $27.8 million credit facility for a southern California aluminium extrusion manufacturer as part of its commitment to providing business support during challenging times. The package, comprising a $20 million...
Novelis eyes US market: Hindalco MD Satish Pai signals 2025 listing attempt
An attempt to list Novelis Inc. on the U.S. stock market is now projected for 2025, according to Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries Ltd. This follows the postponement of the aluminium subsidiary's initial public offering, which was originally scheduled for 2024 but was delayed in...
US aluminium scrap exports see Y-o-Y growth from Jan to May 2024, driven by shifts in Thailand's consumption patterns
In the wake of increased aluminium scrap generation, the United States' aluminium scrap exports experienced an annual growth of 9,000 tonnes or 1.05 per cent during the first five months of 2024. According to the US Census Bureau survey, the United States' year-to-date aluminium scrap generation...
Schupan's JP Processing Centre in Kalamazoo opens for aluminium recycling
Schupan's JP Processing Centre has officially opened its doors, marking a significant step toward making Kalamazoo a more environmentally friendly community. The centre aims to convert old aluminium into usable raw material, thereby reducing the carbon footprint of aluminium production. Kalamazoo...
From bean to cup in seconds: Diamond Brew hits the US market in hexagon-shaped aluminium pod
Chicago-based startup Diamond Brew has made its debut in the US as the nation's first brewless coffee, revolutionising the instant coffee market. This innovative product comes in a unique hexagon-shaped aluminium pod and offers a premium barista experience. Douglas Yu, the visionary founder of...
US aluminium crude metal and alloy imports declined 8% during Jan-May’24, contributed by lacklustre supply from UAE
The United States imports of aluminium crude metals and alloys in May 2024 reflected a decline of 18.18 per cent month-on-month to return to the import volume seen in March. Compared to a year ago, the United States aluminium crude metal and alloy imports in May plunged by 33.66 per cent. According...
United States’ focus shift to secondary aluminium leads to a 12.3% Y-o-Y decline in primary metal production for May
According to the US Census Bureau survey, the United States' primary aluminium production demonstrated a slight change in monthly trend during May 2024, reflecting an increase of 2,000 tonnes or 3.64 per cent. However, on an annual basis, the output in May extended its declining movement by 8,000...
Constellium’s Muscle Shoals facility to boost its annual casting capacity with DoD’s $23 million investment
Constellium announced that the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) has selected its Muscle Shoals, Alabama facility for a $23 million investment under Title III of the Defence Production Act. This funding, awarded through the Defence Production Act Investments (DPAI) Program, will be overseen by the...
US aluminium scrap exports in April maintain an annual growth trend amid a slight drop M-o-M
The United States aluminium scrap exports slightly dipped month-on-month but increased year-over-year, according to the US Census Bureau data. However, the monthly fall was not significant enough to disturb the annual growth trend of the United States aluminium scrap imports in the first four...
Global Aluminium Associations approves new OECD report on state enterprises & subsidies
The aluminium associations of the United States, Europe, Canada, and Japan have approved a new report by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) titled "Quantifying the Role of State Enterprises in Industrial Subsidies." Highlights from the report The report highlighted...
US primary aluminium production trends down 11% through April 2024, opening doors for increased overseas imports
According to the US Geological Survey, domestic primary aluminium production in the United States trended down in April 2024, recording a month-on-month drop of 3.51 per cent and a year-on-year decline of 12.7 per cent. Source: USGS The data from USGS indicates that the Y-o-Y drop in full-month...
U.S. Rep. Krishnamoorthi backs trade case during visit to Illinois’ Custom Aluminum Products
During a visit to Custom Aluminum Products here this morning, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois) expressed support for a trade case seeking to offset unfairly traded aluminum-extrusion imports brought by the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition. Krishnamoorthi told 270 employees in a packed...
Critical minerals deal: U.S. approaches Indonesia for environmental collaboration
The United States has initiated discussions with Indonesia about joining a multinational partnership to improve Southeast Asia's environmental standards. Jose Fernandez, the U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, disclosed the proposal during his recent...
Century Aluminum appreciates Joe Biden’s move to check Chinese aluminium imports via Mexico
Century Aluminum Company, a US-based producer of primary aluminium, has wholeheartedly welcomed Joe Biden’s move to tighten aluminium and steel imports from China and other nations through Mexico. The United States administration has strategically imposed an additional 10 per cent tariff on primary...
