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 2023 full-year alumina imports slide down 29.3% Y-o-Y amid continued sequential growth in Q4
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States alumina imports in the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to 359,000 tonnes, experiencing a sequential rise of 4.06 per cent. The quarter-on-quarter growth continued from the second quarter of the year when imports grew by 2.79 per cent from...
US crude and dried bauxite imports trend down further in 2023, standing a little above 2 Mt
According to US Geological Survey data, the United States crude and dried bauxite imports during the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to 380,000 tonnes, reflecting a decline of 41.36 per cent over the quarter. The downtrend in quarterly imports continued from the third quarter, showcasing a drop of...
US levies preliminary countervailing duties on aluminium extrusions from China, Indonesia, Mexico & Turkey
On Tuesday, March 5, the US Department of Commerce announced the implementation of preliminary countervailing duties on aluminium extrusion imports from China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey, claiming to protect the business of domestic extrusion manufacturers. For each country, the Department of...
Saildrone’s first Surveyor autonomous vessel featuring aluminium hull hits water for trial
From water to land, the use of aluminium is rolling out everywhere. According to the latest report, a United States-based Ocean intelligence company, Saildrone, has launched the first of a new generation of Surveyor autonomous vessels featuring aluminium. Founder and CEO Richard Jenkins said the...
2023: US domestic primary aluminium production sees a 13% fall Y-o-Y; daily output mirrors the trend
According to the US Geological Survey, the United States’ domestic production of primary aluminium in December 2023 stood at 64,000 tonnes, reflecting an increase of 3,000 tonnes or 4.9 per cent M-o-M from 61,000 tonnes. On a year-on-year calculation, the output remained absolutely unchanged, as...
Gränges forges strategic recycling alliance in the United States
Gränges has forged a strategic, enduring partnership with Scepter, Inc., to provide scrap-based aluminium ingots to its r olling and recycling centres across the United States. Securing access to recycled and low-carbon input materials is a pivotal facilitator for Gränges in delivering circular and...
Competition for Middle East aluminium to grow intense if EU bans Russian metal
The global aluminium industry is cautious about the potential competition between the United States and European buyers for Middle Eastern aluminium if the European Union bans Russian metal, leading to price hikes to the 2018 level when sanctions were imposed on Rusal. As an impact of the possible...
India counters China's electronics export dominance in some key markets, study finds
A recent study reveals that India is gradually challenging China's supremacy in electronics exports in certain crucial markets. This shift comes as manufacturers seek to diversify their supply chains away from China to other regions across Asia. The escalating geopolitical tensions between the UK,...
US eliminates Russian aluminium from its brand new sanctions list
The United States has reportedly ruled out Russian aluminium and nickel from its new set of sanctions, which made several roundups in the media since early February 2024. According to the latest report on Monday, February 26, the United States declared sanctions on more than 500 people and entities...
Aftermath of US aluminium and steel tariffs show up in Pennsylvania, economic distress at its peak
Pennsylvania, the fifth-most populous state in the United States, is reportedly facing economic distress due to inflation and unemployment. Strained global supply chains, labour shortages, and historic inflation outpacing income have been causing hurdles for the past few years. Role of aluminium &...
Kaiser Aluminum posts stellar earnings for FY2023 amid economic challenges; Revenue improves 6.5% Y-o-Y
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, an American aluminium producer specialising in semi-fabricated products, has announced its fourth quarter and full-year results for FY2023, whereby it has declared a stellar performance under the leadership of CEO Keith Harvey and CFO Neil West. The company’s financial...
Canalum stands firm defending Mexico's aluminium integrity amidst US allegations
Canalum, the National Chamber of the Aluminum Industry in Mexico, reaffirmed its support for the Ministry of Economy's efforts to defend the nation's aluminium industry against unfounded claims from the United States. The controversy revolves around the alleged lack of transparency and concerns...
Aluminium prices surge amidst speculation of fresh US sanctions on the Russian Metal Industry
In a volatile twist, aluminium prices experienced a surge driven by speculations of impending US sanctions against Russia, potentially targeting the metal industry. The uncertainty surrounding the specific industries to be affected has left investors on edge, with President Joe Biden hinting at a...
Hindalco’s subsidiary Novelis Inc. proposes Initial Public Offering for common shares in the US
Novelis Inc., headquartered in Atlanta and a subsidiary of Hindalco Industries, has taken a significant step towards an initial public offering (IPO) by submitting a draft registration statement on Form F-1 to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This confidential submission pertains to...
Ball Corporation's aerospace business sale to BAE Systems approved
Ball Corporation has received approval to finalize the sale of its aerospace business to BAE Systems for $5.6 billion. Initially announced in August 2023, the agreement was expected to conclude in the first half of 2024. However, this week, Ball reported that the U.S. Department of Justice...
'America Makes' approves Elementum 3D's new aluminium feedstock for commercial use
America Makes: Elementum 3D's new aluminium feedstock receives approval for commercial 3D printing of the broader initiative named "Proliferation of AM Materials Datasets," funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense and the Air Force Research Laboratory, with Elementum 3D receiving up...
US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports in Nov’23 reflect an 11.5% fall M-o-M; imports from Canada shrink 10%
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys imports in November 2023 stood at 277,000 tonnes, reflecting a fall of 11.50 per cent month-on-month from 313,000 tonnes, found the US Geological survey. In the second half of the year, November marked the second month when the US aluminium crude...
US aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports record M-o-M drop of 4.6% in Nov’23, but imports from S. Korea grow by 19%
The United States' aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from January to November 2023 totalled 916,000 tonnes, experiencing a year-on-year fall of 33.14 per cent from 1.37 million tonnes, found the US Census Bureau data. In November, the United States imported 74,000 tonnes of aluminium...
