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.

Century's Q3 results show lower shipments yet stronger pricing tailwinds

Century Aluminum's shipments declined in Q3'25, but stronger lagged prices and tariffs position the company for a near-term earnings recovery.

Novelis' North American margins slide despite record premiums

Higher aluminum prices and delivery premiums lifted Novelis' revenue, but shipment softness and elevated conversion costs left North American earnings sharply lower.

AMU Survey: Respondents expect Midwest premium to climb in November

Expectations for UBC scrap prices remained stable in October. What shifted was the composition of the remainder.

AMU Survey: Lead times for extrusions, sheet, primary diverge

AMU's latest survey of aluminum market participants shows widening gaps in lead times, with extrusions lengthening dramatically.

Frames of cars are are in a production line

Hydro, University of Michigan partner on automotive alloy project

The Hydro/University of Michigan partnership links university research with Hydro's facilities to develop, test, and scale next-generation aluminum extrusion alloys.

Hydro's Q3 results show stable output but volatile margins

The results show Hydro holding its operational footing even as profitability becomes harder to predict as margins swing sharply year over year, and even quarter to quarter.

Ford confirms Novelis Oswego hot mill restart expected by early December

Ford executives said the automaker expects aluminum supplier Novelis to restart its fire-damaged Oswego, NY hot mill by late November or early December.

MetalX's planned slab plant shelved as site goes up for sale

MetalX's proposed $250 million aluminum recycling and slab-rolling plant in Ohio has been shelved, with the site now listed for sale confirming the project will not proceed.

Logan and Novelis awarded over $3 million for rail upgrades

The state of Kentucky has awarded more than $3 million in rail-infrastructure grants to Logan Aluminum and Novelis, strengthening the integrated Berea-Russellville supply chain.

EGA-Spectro launches Phase 2 at Rosemount, expanding secondary billet capacity

EGA-Spectro Alloys has begun the second phase of its Rosemount, Minnesota expansion, adding a second wave of billet-casting capacity to the facility that began producing billets earlier this year.