Carbon Neutral Initiatives
February 4, 2026
Written by Greg Wittbecker
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) estimates that China’s primary aluminum production in 2025 totaled 44.2 million metric tons.
Other sources believe China has already exceeded its long-announced 45-million-ton production cap.
Texarkana Aluminum received ASI Performance Standard certification for its Texas rolling operations following a multiyear expansion of the facility.
Commercial vehicle orders have surged in 2026, but policy-driven timing may be making the market look stronger than current production and supplier sales.
Under the agreement, the two companies will work to develop solutions for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging whose carbon footprint will approach 3.0 kilograms of CO₂ equivalent per kilogram of aluminium by 2030.
General Motors’ Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicle will feature a front bumper system made with Hydro CIRCAL.
Century Aluminum's memorandum with Brimstone adds to efforts to expand domestic alumina supply as imports continue to dominate the US market.
