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.

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.

Aluminum coils, aluminum sheet, flat rolled products

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.

Kibar Americas acquires idled Novelis Fairmont aluminum sheet and foil plant

Kibar Americas has acquired Novelis' former Fairmont, West Virginia facility, a cold-rolling and foil finishing plant idled in mid-2025.

AMU survey, Aluminum lead times, lead times, survey results

March survey aluminum market chatter

Survey responses show demand at a reduced level, with buying ahead, tightening supply, and limited imports shaping market activity.

Dynacast adds aluminum die casting capacity with Platinadora Baja deal

Dynacast's acquisition of Platinadora Baja expands its North American footprint, reinforcing regional die-casting capacity amid ongoing supply chain realignment.

AMU Survey: Lead times hold firm as supply tightness persists and import pressures shift

Lead-time expectations remained extended as supply stayed tight, even as import competitiveness decline and logistics costs increased.