Matalco output rebounds from post-closure low

Rio Tinto’s recycled aluminum production increased sequentially during the second quarter, although the closure of its Canton, Ohio, plant continued to reduce year-over-year comparisons.

The company’s primary aluminum output remained nearly unchanged from a year earlier. Within Canada, higher production at Kitimat partly offset reductions tied to Rio Tinto’s transition from the older Arvida smelter to its AP60 operation.

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.