Smelter news, earnings and tariffs, of course
There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.
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Ardagh sees growth from beverage cans
Global beverage can shipments grew by 3% for the full year versus the prior year. Of that, 5% growth was from the Americas.
Alcoa courts data center industry as it puts closed, curtailed sites up for sale
Alcoa Corp. plans sell 10 of its closed or curtailed sites to one of the aluminum industry's biggest competitors for electricity: the data center industry.
Constellium's shipments gain for quarter, year
Executives said the company was not materially exposed to changes in the prices of primary aluminum since it operates a pass-through business model. But other metal costs have come into play.
New 10% tariff goes into effect after SCOTUS rules IEEPA usage illegal
The new tariff is expected to be enacted over the next several days using Section 122.
Waiting on the Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court may issue a decision Friday on the tariffs President Trump imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Or maybe next week.
Howmet CEO: Gas turbine market has been 'biggest change to my thinking'
The company expects to invest more in 2026.
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Novelis expects to restart Oswego in second quarter
The causes of the fires are still under investigation.
Auction for seized aluminum to be held in February, May
The first auction is scheduled for Feb. 19.