North American demand gained slightly in 2025, Aluminum Association reports
Demand totaled an estimated 26.65 billion pounds in 2025, a year marked by an ever-shifting tariff environment, the association said.
Category: Recycled Metals
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.
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.
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.
Gränges Q1 volumes rise on share gains as pricing drives Americas profitability
Gränges posted higher first-quarter volumes on market share gains, while pricing and mix in the Americas drove most of the profit growth despite weak end markets.
Aluminum earnings point to risk, not disruption
First-quarter earnings show aluminum markets identifying supply risk across value-added products, but not yet experiencing measurable disruption.
EGA expands recycling footprint with Eco Green stake
Emirates Global Aluminium plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian aluminum recycling company Eco Green.The deal marks the latest expansion for EGA.
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Glencore takes stake in South Carolina aluminum recycling project with Alumicore
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.