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.

EGA's Al Taweelah restart reaches 50%

EGA has restarted 631 of Al Taweelah’s 1,262 reduction cells and still expects the smelter to return to full production in Q1 2027.

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AMU Survey: Aluminum scrap outlook splits on prices

Recycler forward views shifted toward undersupply in October even as Midwest Premium and UBC expectations moved lower.

AMU Survey: Aluminum sheet lead times extend modestly

Aluminum sheet lead times rose modestly in October, while broader supply indicators remained largely stable after September’s shift.

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Ardagh Metal Packaging sale clears court hurdle

A Luxembourg court withdrew an order blocking a potential sale of Ardagh Metal Packaging, allowing Ardagh Holdings to resume preparations.

Texarkana Aluminum certification granted by ASI

Texarkana Aluminum received ASI Performance Standard certification for its Texas rolling operations following a multiyear expansion of the facility.

Rio Tinto aluminum production holds, AP60 expansion delayed

Rio Tinto maintained third quarter aluminum production as its Arvida smelter transition continued, while the company delayed two capacity projects at the Quebec complex.

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LME aluminum prices return to pre-conflict levels

LME aluminum prices returned to February levels despite a 50% decrease in warehouse inventories and a substantial narrowing of the cash-to-three-month contango.

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AAC certification program issues first certificates

IAPMO’s Systems Certification Body has issued the first certificates under the Aluminum Anodizers Council’s program for anodized aluminum.

US aluminum scrap trade shifts as import growth accelerates

US aluminum scrap imports increased faster than exports through August, while similar tonnage gains kept net exports near year earlier levels.

Etobicoke Casting Plant faces Stellantis strike risk

Stellantis’ Etobicoke Casting Plant faces uncertain production commitments and potential operational disruption as Unifor prepares strike authorization votes.