The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has released its monthly report on primary production, showing global production at 6.317 million tons for January. This reflects a 0.27% month-on-month (m/m) increase in daily output.
Pace Industries plans to close two die-casting plants in Muskegon, Michigan, following the news of the planned closure of its Harrison, Arkansas plant, further reducing its US casting footprint.
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.
Arconic will construct a $131 million aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works campus in Iowa, expanding ingot capacity with first metal targeted for Q3'27.
A look at Alcoa's idled US smelter and refinery sites shows how electricity economics and capital discipline are reshaping industrial redevelopment toward data center infrastructure.
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium signed a downstream agreement with U.S. Aluminum Company tied to the planned Oklahoma smelter.
Century Aluminum posted lower fourth-quarter shipments due to an Iceland outage, while outlining Mt. Holly restart progress, Oklahoma developments and a 2026 shipment reduction.
Rio Tinto reported steady attributable aluminum production in 2025, higher segment EBITDA and changing exposure to value-added products and Midwest-exposed pricing.
Hydro reported steady primary aluminum output and forward price visibility, while North American extrusion volumes reflected ongoing end-market softness.
Emissions rules, production limits and material substitution are reshaping steel and aluminum use in North American vehicles.