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.

Arconic plans $131M casting complex at Davenport Works

Arconic will construct a $131 million aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works campus in Iowa, expanding ingot capacity with first metal targeted for Q3'27.

Novelis temporarily shuts down Greensboro facility after equipment explosion

Novelis temporarily halted operations at its Georgia recycling and casting plant following a March 1 equipment explosion. No reported injuries.

From smelters to servers: A deep dive into Alcoa's idled sites

A look at Alcoa's idled US smelter and refinery sites shows how electricity economics and capital discipline are reshaping industrial redevelopment toward data center infrastructure.

Joint venture, Acquisition, MoU, Memorandum of Understanding, Appointment, Contract, Founding, Incorporation, Aluminum Alliance, Aluminum Association, Aluminum Group

Century, EGA advance Oklahoma smelter with downstream partner

Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium signed a downstream agreement with U.S. Aluminum Company tied to the planned Oklahoma smelter.

AMU Survey: Lead times extend as undersupply expectations rise

February survey results show extending lead times, rising undersupply expectations, and firmer perceptions of import competitiveness.

Century reports lower shipments on Iceland outage, guides 2026

Century Aluminum posted lower fourth-quarter shipments due to an Iceland outage, while outlining Mt. Holly restart progress, Oklahoma developments and a 2026 shipment reduction.

Truck, Truck trailer, Logistics, Freight, Class 8, Commercial vehicle, Commercial vehicles

ITC issues affirmative preliminary injury determination in truck trailer duty investigation

The US International Trade Commission issued an affirmative preliminary determination that imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China and Mexico are materially injuring the domestic industry, advancing the AD/CVD investigations while scope and product disputes continue.

Rio Tinto’s 2025 results: Stable output, shifting mix and premium exposure

Rio Tinto reported steady attributable aluminum production in 2025, higher segment EBITDA and changing exposure to value-added products and Midwest-exposed pricing.

Kaiser Aluminum 2025 mix shift sets up 2026 plate and coated sheet growth

Kaiser Aluminum expects shipment growth in aerospace and packaging in 2026 as plate capacity returns and coated can sheet volumes increase, while automotive retools for specialty expansion.

LME, Digitization, Digital Platform, Volumes, Settlement prices, Warehouse stocks, LME inventory

Hydro's primary aluminum stability contrasts with softer extrusion demand

Hydro reported steady primary aluminum output and forward price visibility, while North American extrusion volumes reflected ongoing end-market softness.