Tag: Primary aluminum

First-quarter earnings show aluminum markets identifying supply risk across value-added products, but not yet experiencing measurable disruption.

Measured lead times moved in different directions in April, with sheet easing, extrusion firming, and primary tightening.

The Iran war has curtailed a market already tight due to curtailments in Mozambique and disruptions in Iceland. Alcoa is increasing production at some facilities.

This project, which the Chicago-based producer expects to reach full production by the end of June, aims to increase total US primary aluminum production by 10%.

A drone attack at EGA's Al Taweelah plant has triggered force majeure declarations on select products, with potential supply disruptions.

Part 3 of this series examines aluminum exports from Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, focusing on product-specific roles in US import supply.

Part 1 of a three-part series examines how EGA and Alba's high-purity ingot, billet and foundry alloys intersect with US demand.

Rio Tinto's aluminum supply agreement with Prysmian highlights tightening redraw rod availability in North America as tariffs, smelter closures and cable demand reshape supply.

Chinese firm GCL is exploring a 3 milllion-ton-per-year aluminum smelter in Nigeria, but historical failures and questionable capex estimates raise doubts.

The Oklahoma aluminum smelter project backed by Emirates Global Aluminium and Century Aluminum appears to be advancing toward a power deal, though elevated electricity costs and high Midwest premiums continue to complicate the economics.