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.

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.

AMU Survey: Measured lead times diverge as sheet eases and primary tightens

Measured lead times moved in different directions in April, with sheet easing, extrusion firming, and primary tightening.

Mumford Metal Casting acquired; Midwest die casting assets detailed

Mumford Metal Casting has been acquired, with a closer look at the structure and operating profile of its Midwest die casting assets.

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.

What Toyota's $1B US investment could mean for aluminum

Toyota's Kentucky and Indiana investments point to a localized, scrap-based aluminum supply chain tied to engine production.

GM Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling; plant capacity and throughput examined

GM's $150M Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling, with plant data outlining capacity, utilization and aluminum input structure.

Middle East aluminum risk by product and company, Part 3: Oman/Saudi Arabia/Qatar

Part 3 of this series examines aluminum exports from Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, focusing on product-specific roles in US import supply.

Middle East aluminum risk by product and company, Part 2: UAE/Bahrain

Looking beyond EGA and Alba, what do other UAE and Bahrain producers mean for specific US import product categories?

Middle East aluminum risk by product and company, Part 1: EGA/Alba

Part 1 of a three-part series examines how EGA and Alba's high-purity ingot, billet and foundry alloys intersect with US demand.

Trump administration introduces full-value tariffs on aluminum-containing imports

The US will apply tariffs to the full value of aluminum-containing imports under a new Section 232 framework with tiered duty rates.