Author: nicholasbell

Century Aluminum restarted a potline at its Iceland smelter after an outage, though the move is unlikely to directly affect North American supply.

Gränges posted higher first-quarter volumes on market share gains, while pricing and mix in the Americas drove most of the profit growth despite weak end markets.

Kaiser Aluminum reported higher Q1 shipments and conversion revenue, led by aerospace and packaging, and raised its 2026 outlook.

First-quarter earnings show aluminum markets identifying supply risk across value-added products, but not yet experiencing measurable disruption.

Measured lead times moved in different directions in April, with sheet easing, extrusion firming, and primary tightening.

Mumford Metal Casting has been acquired, with a closer look at the structure and operating profile of its Midwest die casting assets.

Glencore's acquisition of a 45% stake in a South Carolina recycling facility alongside Alumicore marks a shift from marketing rights to equity in US scrap-fed aluminum operations.

Toyota's Kentucky and Indiana investments point to a localized, scrap-based aluminum supply chain tied to engine production.

GM's $150M Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling, with plant data outlining capacity, utilization and aluminum input structure.

Part 3 of this series examines aluminum exports from Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, focusing on product-specific roles in US import supply.