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 and UK tighten grip on Russian metal trade
The US and UK have implemented fresh limitations on trading Russian aluminium, copper, and nickel, causing ripples throughout global metal markets, as reported by Bloomberg. New regulations have been imposed, barring the delivery of fresh supplies from Russia to the London Metal Exchange (LME) and...
Aluminium surges to 14-month high amidst strong market sentiment
On Wednesday, aluminium prices surged to their highest levels in 14 months, alongside other industrial metals reaching new peaks. Investors flooded into the sector, driven by optimism surrounding the global economy. As per the data from MarketScreener, the benchmark three-month aluminium on the...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports in January 2024 jumped close to the previous year’s level
According to the US Census Bureau survey, the United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports in January 2024 jumped close to the previous year’s level, reaching 98,400 tonnes. Last year, the United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports were 99,400 tonnes. However, from February...
US aluminium scrap exports in Jan’24 show a slight recovery M-o-M but strike an annual downtrend of 3%
According to the US Census Bureau survey, the United States aluminium scrap exports initiated the year 2024 with an annual decline of 5,000 tonnes or 3.13 per cent, reaching 155,000 tonnes. In January 2023, the United States aluminium scrap exports amounted to 160,000 tonnes. The year-on-year drop...
Bonnell Aluminum's TSLOTS line prepares for its debut in the Southeastern United States
Bonnell Aluminum, an esteemed subsidiary of Tredegar Corporation, is making waves once again as it announces the expansion of its TSLOTS line into the Southeastern United States. This strategic move aims to cater more efficiently to the region's burgeoning demand for versatile aluminium structural...
US domestic primary aluminium production begins 2024 with an annual drop on account of reduced capacity
The US Census Bureau data showed that the country's domestic primary aluminium production marked a slight slowdown at the beginning of 2024. The year began by continuing the downtrend of 2023 when the US primary aluminium production amounted to 750,000 tonnes compared to 861,000 tonnes in 2022....
smartwater comes in a new format: Launches sleek 12-oz. aluminium cans for hydration-on-the-go
smartwater fans can now enjoy their favourite crisp, vapour-distilled hydration in a new format. The pioneering brand, known for its innovative offerings since its debut nearly three decades ago, introduced 12-oz. aluminium cans with a fresh, sophisticated look. These cans provide a functional and...
"Made in USA" dispute, lawsuit targets Reynolds Wrap aluminium foil
Reynolds Consumer Products, the manufacturer of Reynolds Wrap aluminium foil , faces a proposed class action alleging deceptive advertising. The lawsuit contends that despite labelling its foil as "Made in USA," the company primarily sources its raw materials and conducts manufacturing operations...
US maritime trade disruption: Bridge collapse and its impact on the automotive industry
In response to a recent bridge collapse affecting the Port of Baltimore, leading U.S. automakers General Motors (G.M.) and Ford have swiftly adapted their logistics strategies to mitigate disruptions. While the incident has prompted the rerouting of shipments and adjustments in supply chains, both...
2023: North America market upheaving the demand for US aluminium plates, sheets and bars, with exports growing 5.57% Y-o-Y
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States’ aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in 2023 experienced an annual growth of 5.57 per cent, primarily driven by Canada and Mexico, the two highest importers. As per the USGS survey, the United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars...
Aluko strikes a $601.4 million deal with Blue Oval SK for EV battery components
Aluko, a company specialising in aluminium parts and materials, is significantly moving into the U.S. electric vehicle battery market. The company has recently signed a contract with Blue Oval SK LLC and will supply the module case protect frame, a crucial component for electric vehicle batteries,...
Century’s Green Aluminum Smelter Project is selected for $500 million funding by the U.S. Department of Energy
On Monday, March 25, Century Aluminum announced it would get up to $500 million from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program (IDP). Century's Green Aluminum Smelter Project will receive Bipartisan Infrastructure Law...
Golden Aluminum selected by U.S. Department of Energy to receive $22.3m IRA & IIJA investment
On March 25, Golden Aluminum was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $22.3 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and Inflation Reduction Act funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program...
Concerns mount as implications of the local Novelis plant closure loom in Buckhannon
The recent announcement of the scheduled shutdown of the Novelis aluminum plant in Buckhannon, Upshur County, has sent shockwaves through the community. Expected to cease operations on June 13, the closure spells uncertainty for 80 employees and raises concerns about the economic impact on the...
Vista Metals to invest $60 million in building a new aluminium casting facility in Ohio
Vista Metals, a market leader in the manufacturing of speciality aluminium products, is reportedly investing $60 million in a new aluminium casting facility in Bowling Green, Ohio, Kentucky, to strengthen its position as a manufacturer and supplier of speciality aluminium products in the US market....
FY 2023: Canada remains the highest exporter of crude metal and alloys to the US with 8.17% Y-o-Y plunge; Race intensifies for second position
According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the annual US import of metals and alloys, crude for consumption in 2023 amounted to 26.4 million tonnes, of which Canada represented only 8.94 per cent or 2.36 million tonnes. On a Year-on-Year basis, Canadian aluminium imports to the US...
Novelis enhances in-house rail operations at its Scriba plant with state funding
In a motion toward bolstering its infrastructure, the County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency (IDA) has secured a substantial $2.787 million grant from the New York State Department of Transportation's Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program (PFRAP). This grant, announced by Governor...
2023: Four months of relentless fall in India’s aluminium scrap imports from the US negates its annual growth
According to the United States Geological Survey's findings, India's aluminium scrap imports from the US decreased over a year in 2023, accounting for 21.94 per cent of the United States total aluminium scrap exports versus 22.95 per cent last year. As per the USGS data, India imported 452,000...
