Muscogee Nation votes to oppose Oklahoma smelter project
The project is expected to break ground later this year.
Category: Global Trade
Trump signs memo targeting recoverable critical minerals and materials
It grants the commerce secretary the authority to take "all appropriate action" under the law to secure these materials, including export restrictions.
Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts on the week of Aug. 3, 2026
It was a very hectic week in a number of markets, but not so much in the ferrous and nonferrous metals space.
Ford rebuilds F-Series output after Novelis disruption
Ford narrowed its F-Series production decline during the second quarter, but Super Duty output, gross stocks and fleet deliveries continued to reflect the Novelis aluminum disruption.
Semi-fabricated markets aren’t moving together
Recent earnings show stronger shipments in specific rolled products than extrusions, but changing automotive programs, billet supply disruptions and trade flows complicate broader market conclusions.
Century showcases ramped production at Mt. Holly
The $50-million project is expected to increase domestic primary production by about 10%. The plant had been operating at about 75% of its 230,000-metric-ton-per-year nameplate capacity.
AMU Summit 2026: Exclusive speakers you don’t want to miss
In less than one month, AMU will kick off its first Aluminum Summit in Atlanta.
Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts on the week of July 27, 2026
Markets remain transfixed on developments in the Middle East
AMU Survey: Recyclers turn more cautious
AMU’s July survey found recyclers expecting lower Midwest Premium and UBC prices while demand softened, inventories declined and forward views remained mixed.
AMU survey: Supply concerns grow despite mixed lead times
AMU’s July survey showed selective lead-time pressure in sheet and billet while transportation-focused respondents expressed stronger concern about future supply.