Category: Global Trade

This project, which the Chicago-based producer expects to reach full production by the end of June, aims to increase total US primary aluminum production by 10%.

We expect markets to open on the back foot as we head into the new week. And we would not be surprised to see a good portion of Friday's losses in oil recouped once trading in Asia gets underway.

LME and Midwest premiums are rising, and a conflict in Iran is just one of several challenges the market is facing.

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

Contract negotiations between Alcoa and a United Steelworkers local in New York State are still on pause as the two sides work on economic proposals.

The CRU World Aluminium Summit will bring many of the leading voices together from around the world to share expert insights into the forces driving the industry.

A drone attack at EGA's Al Taweelah plant has triggered force majeure declarations on select products, with potential supply disruptions.

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.

Things took an ominous turn after President Trump announced he would order the US Navy to block any vessels entering or exiting the Gulf. We suspect we will see another sizable bounce in crude and a resumed slide in both precious metals and base metals as the two parties now potentially resort to replacing talks with missiles.