Steel Dynamics produces aluminum from Mississippi as flat-rolled operations ramp up
Two of the three planned cold mills are ramping operations and producing prime products. A third cold mill is scheduled to commission in Q3’26.
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Hot metal production begins at Mt. Holly
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%.
Mumford Metal Casting acquired; Midwest die casting assets detailed
Mumford Metal Casting has been acquired, with a closer look at the structure and operating profile of its Midwest die casting assets.
Iranian drone attack prompts EGA to declare force majeure
A drone attack at EGA's Al Taweelah plant has triggered force majeure declarations on select products, with potential supply disruptions.
Glencore takes stake in South Carolina aluminum recycling project with Alumicore
Glencore's acquisition of a 45% stake in a South Carolina recycling facility alongside Alumicore marks a shift from marketing rights to equity in US scrap-fed aluminum operations.
What Toyota's $1B US investment could mean for aluminum
Toyota's Kentucky and Indiana investments point to a localized, scrap-based aluminum supply chain tied to engine production.
GM Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling; plant capacity and throughput examined
GM's $150M Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling, with plant data outlining capacity, utilization and aluminum input structure.
Kibar Americas acquires idled Novelis Fairmont aluminum sheet and foil plant
Kibar Americas has acquired Novelis' former Fairmont, West Virginia facility, a cold-rolling and foil finishing plant idled in mid-2025.
Middle East smelter attacks trigger global aluminum supply concerns
The aluminum industry is bracing for significant supply-chain repercussions after Iranian strikes hit two major Gulf smelters – Emirates Global Aluminium’s (EGA) Al Taweelah complex in the UAE and Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) – on March 28.
Dynacast adds aluminum die casting capacity with Platinadora Baja deal
Dynacast's acquisition of Platinadora Baja expands its North American footprint, reinforcing regional die-casting capacity amid ongoing supply chain realignment.