Contributor: Nicholas Bell

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.

Inola smelter fight widens in federal court

The Inola smelter fight now spans state politics and federal policy, while the court case adds new questions over timing and forum.

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Bridgnorth looks beyond litho with Lotte deal

Bridgnorth Aluminium is expanding beyond the lithographic sheet business it has traditionally been associated with in the US as Lotte, energy storage and data centers open new markets for its thin-gauge products.

Vendanta takes Metal Bazaar global

Vendanta Aluminium has opened its Metal Bazaar digital sales platform to international buyers, extending online aluminum ordering beyond India.

AMU Summit: OEMs push more aluminum processing to service centers

Kloeckner says aluminum service centers are taking on more processing, finished inventory and production line work as OEMs shift capital-intensive steps upstream.

AMU Summit: Data center cooling puts fin stock in focus

Kibar Americas expects data center cooling growth to add fin stock demand while US foil supply remains reliant on imports.

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AMU Summit: Automotive aluminum demand shifts across key product groups

Aluminum content per vehicle is rising as automakers expand use of extrusions, sheet, and castings.

Pulse newsletter pauses for AMU Summit

AMU will pause its emailed Pulse newsletter during Summit week while continuing coverage ahead of and after the 2026 event in Atlanta.

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AMU Survey: Scrap demand rebounds in August

Recycler demand rebounded in August as obsolete scrap availability narrowed, inventory drawdowns persisted and forward oversupply expectations disappeared.

AMU Survey: Lead times fall as demand rises

August survey results showed stronger demand alongside shorter measured lead times, while imports became more competitive and forward expectations moved toward balance.

Aluminum’s peace trade, one month later

Aluminum prices recovered after the July 9 checkpoint, but financial and exchange indicators didn’t move uniformly.