Category: Recycled Metals

The first half of 2026 has been turbulent for the aluminum market, with the Iran war sparking the largest supply shock in the history of the industry, CRU Group said.

Toyota's $3.6 billion San Antonio expansion will shift Tacoma production from Baja California, Mexico to Texas as USMCA talks continue.

The recent retreat in aluminum prices has been a “head scratcher” as the Iran war continues to disrupt output from an important production region.

AMU is excited to host our inaugural Aluminum Summit in August featuring market analysis and networking opportunities to equip professionals with the latest insights.

We saw lower moves in base metals. Aluminum prices retreated by about 6.3% last week, shadowing crude lower on rising perceptions of easing metal outflows.

ENKEI America will permanently close its Jacksonville, Florida, aluminum wheel manufacturing facility, ending operations at a site with aluminum melting, remelting, casting and machining assets.

June survey responses showed scrap market participants becoming more cautious on premiums, scrap availability and exports, while downstream demand indicators remained comparatively firmer.

AMU's June survey showed weaker demand, fewer extending lead times and less inventory building, though respondents largely stopped short of forecasting an oversupplied market.

The increase in estimated earnings in the US is mostly associated with nonferrous metal recycling, mainly copper and aluminum.

Steel Dynamics will relocate a planned Arizona recycled aluminum slab casting center to Mississippi after citing risks tied to differences with Arizona officials and recording a $16 million write-down.