Kibar Americas acquires idled Novelis Fairmont aluminum sheet and foil plant
Kibar Americas has acquired Novelis' former Fairmont, West Virginia facility, a cold-rolling and foil finishing plant idled in mid-2025.
Category: Pulse
Nonresidential construction spending stalls, hiring slows
Data center spending is still driving much of the activity in the sector.
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March survey aluminum market chatter
Survey responses show demand at a reduced level, with buying ahead, tightening supply, and limited imports shaping market activity.
Week in review and thoughts for the week of March 30, 2026
We had another very sloppy week in the US equity markets, although commodities fared better. All three major equity indices are now in correction territory (down 10% or more from their highs) on account of both the Iran war and the rising interest rates the conflict is generating.
AMU Explainer: Netback calculations
Netback calculation is a mechanism to determine the highest revenue return for a product expressed on an FOB smelter basis.
Join AMU for a Community Chat with CarbonChain on why CBAM matters to North American aluminum
The EU’s carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) isn’t just talk anymore. It’s here and here to stay. What does it mean for North America? To answer that question, Nick Ogilivie, product manager and CBAM lead at CarbonChain, will join AMU for a Community Chat on Thursday, April 9, at 11 am ET.
Dynacast adds aluminum die casting capacity with Platinadora Baja deal
Dynacast's acquisition of Platinadora Baja expands its North American footprint, reinforcing regional die-casting capacity amid ongoing supply chain realignment.
GM to invest $40 million to expand Toledo transmission plant capacity
GM will invest $40 million in Toledo Propulsion Systems to expand capacity and add a new transmission variant.
Alcoa draws new orders as Iran war continues
Aluminum producer Alcoa is getting more interest from customers as states in the Persian Gulf region curtail production amid the Iran war.