Hydro, University of Michigan partner on automotive alloy project
The Hydro/University of Michigan partnership links university research with Hydro's facilities to develop, test, and scale next-generation aluminum extrusion alloys.
Category: Global Policies and Standards
Federal oversights put the brakes on solar investment
Federal regulators under the Trump administration have intensified oversight and reduced tax incentives for solar projects, delaying massive developments like Nevada's Esmeralda 7 and threatening to stall over 55 GW of new capacity.
The Northwest Passage: Bargaining chip for Canada and Section 232?
More liberal access to the Northwest Passage could play into trade negotiations between Canada and the United States.
Cracking the code on affordable electricity for smelting
Debates are underway on how to get more supply to electric grids
Canada’s $5bn relief fund with aluminum focus rekindles debate over subsidies
Canada's new Strategic Response Fund for tariff-hit industries has triggered sharp criticism, drawing in questions over subsidies, trade imbalances, and whether U.S. and Canadian aluminum markets are as different as an industry group suggets.
European aluminum group calls for fees on scrap exports from EU
“The European aluminum recycling value chain is facing a critical situation, which is vastly amplified by the recent doubling of US Section 232 tariffs to 50%,” European Aluminum stated.
Midwest and European premiums favoring Canadian producers
Rising Midwest and European premiums are giving Canadian aluminum producers a rare boost, restoring pricing power just ahead of key 2026 negotiations.
Recycled metal export bans: Different rationales in different markets
As calls to restrict scrap exports grow louder, the real question is whether heavy-handed policy can outdo the market's own price signals.
Aluminz's new plant and the recasting of Texas/Oklahoma scrap map
From Mount Pleasant to Sapulpa, the supply chain is shifting with implications for scrap flows.
Recycling bill to establish tax credit
The bill would establish a 30% tax credit for investments in recycling infrastructure.