AMU Explainer: Buying physical metal on The London Metal Exchange
The metals industry can confusing for a newcomer. The aim of this series is to explain these terms and practices in plain language.
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Elysis announces breakthrough in its low-carbon production technology
Elysis announced the start-up of its new technology at a Rio Tinto smelter, which it said is the next step in the transition toward large-scale, low-carbon aluminum production
Boeing union votes to end strike at Missouri factory
Aluminum, especially high-purity aluminum, is a crucial component in defense and aerospace applications.
Fundamentals for the truck and trailer markets, Part 2
This is Part Two of a look at the commercial trucking sector and its impact on aluminum.
Trucking sector faces rising costs, Part 1
Truck and trailer demand is important to the aluminum market, as the lightweight metal is used extensively in vehicle structures.
Ball names new CEO, other leadership changes
Ball Corp. has named Ronald Lewis as CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately.
Alcoa to take staid approach to portfolio
Current leadership is sticking to a conservative approach that optimizes its existing portfolio, while steadily improving the balance sheet.
Ball Corp plans for Oregon facility to start up in 2026
The Millersburg site will add a production facility to Ball’s Pacific Northwest portfolio, just over a year after the company shuttered its can manufacturing plant in Kent, Washington.
Constellium raises 2025 guidance
The company cited, among other things, scrap purchases, tariff mitigations and the ramp-up of its plant in Switzerland.
Gränges predicts poor demand for HVAC in short term
The third quarter already showed an HVAC market weakened considerably due to falling consumer demand and destocking at manufacturers and distributors.