Union workers at Arconic authorize strike as contract nears expiration
The current contract expires on May 16.
Category: Pulse
Q1 Construction Part Two: Large contractors, megaprojects show stronger activity
Construction indicators strengthened entering Q2, though most momentum was concentrated in data centers and infrastructure projects.
Q1 Construction Part One: Indicators point to concentrated Q2 strength
Construction indicators strengthened entering Q2, though most momentum was concentrated in data centers and infrastructure projects.
Lutnick: USMCA could be replaced by separate deals with Mexico and Canada
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said the US should pursue separate, bilateral trade negotiations with Canada and Mexico instead of renewing the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Alcoa to upgrade Norway facility, increase scrap capabilities
The upgrades are expected to increase capacity by up to 75,000 metric tons, the company said in an announcement.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions breaks ground on Kentucky project
The Bowling Green operation will function as a full-cycle aluminum production site. Capabilities will include extrusion, anodizing, and finishing capabilities, allowing AKFA to perform multiple processing stages within a single US location rather than relying on external tolling or offshore finishing.
Iran war disruptions show importance of US smelters, Century says
“The timing of our Mt. Holly restart could not be better...providing additional American metal units to the domestic market,” CEO Jesse Gary said.
Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts for the week of May 11, 2026
In the base metals markets, we had a mixed showing. Tin did best, adding almost 10% on the week on concern about lagging supply.
Join AMU and SMU for a Community Chat with Mercury Resources CEO Anton Posner
Anton Posner, CEO of Mercury Resources, will join Steel Market Update (SMU) and Aluminum Market Update (AMU) for a Community Chat on Thursday, May 14, at 11 am ET.
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.