Aluminum Scrap Markets
March 5, 2024
Turbulent waters: A look at February's copper scrap dynamics
Written by Gabriella Vagnini
In February, copper spreads remained tight amid ongoing global shipping constraints, raising concerns.
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Rio Tinto-RevoCast billet deal targets North America
Rio Tinto will exclusively market billet from RevoCast’s new British Columbia plant under a long-term agreement combining primary and recycled aluminum.
AMU Survey: Aluminum scrap outlook turns toward oversupply
Recycler forward expectations swung toward oversupply in September as inventory drawdowns eased and export demand lost August’s improving responses.
AMU Survey: Aluminum sheet lead times reverse course
Aluminum sheet lead times rose in September even as more respondents became more comfortable with overall supply.
American Aluminum Alliance targets downstream tariff costs
A new US aluminum trade group is seeking lower costs on primary metal while backing duties on competing finished imports.