Ball faces North American capacity constraints
Ball reported modest shipment growth and higher earnings, with North American volumes constrained by limited capacity and strong contract coverage.
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Century CEO says Okla. smelter online sooner if permits expedited, brushes off power concerns
Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary said his company could start up its new smelter in Oklahoma ahead of schedule if the permitting process moved more quickly.
Nexans to acquire Republic Wire
Nexans plans to acquire Republic Wire to expand its US low-voltage wire and cable business.
Hydro Q1: Upstream production rises as North American extrusion demand declines
Hydro's Q1 results show higher prices supporting margins despite weaker North American demand and ongoing Middle East curtailments.
Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts for the week of May 4, 2026
The Iran war enters its third month this week with few promising off-ramps materializing for a possible end to the conflict.
Weak automotive demand limits strain as Ford, GM earnings hold
Ford and GM's results show earnings supported by tariff timing and mix, while volumes, inventory, and cash flow point to a constrained supply and uneven demand.
Iran war, tariff changes, project announcements and more
There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.
Join SMU and AMU for a Community Chat with Mercury Resources CEO Anton Posner
Anton Posner, CEO of Mercury Resources, will join Steel Market Update and Aluminum Market Update for a Community Chat on Thursday, May 14, at 11 am ET.
Constellium Q1 shipments steady as automotive sheet tightness shifts mix
Constellium held shipments flat in Q1 as automotive sheet constraints reshaped mix, while higher metal prices and scrap spreads supported earnings.
Century restarts Iceland potline
Century Aluminum restarted a potline at its Iceland smelter after an outage, though the move is unlikely to directly affect North American supply.