Can China succeed where Nigeria's ALSCON smelter failed?
Chinese firm GCL is exploring a 3 milllion-ton-per-year aluminum smelter in Nigeria, but historical failures and questionable capex estimates raise doubts.
Tag: Production
Persian Gulf smelter update: Shipments in and out remain challenging
The war in the Persian Gulf is still fluid and the risk to production and shipments remain grave
IAI: Primary aluminum production rises in January
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 expands plant closures, removing die-casting capacity from US network
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.
Oklahoma smelter advances with power deal but energy prices are still tricky
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 plans $131M casting complex at Davenport Works
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.
From smelters to servers: A deep dive into Alcoa's idled sites
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, EGA advance Oklahoma smelter with downstream partner
Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium signed a downstream agreement with U.S. Aluminum Company tied to the planned Oklahoma smelter.
Century reports lower shipments on Iceland outage, guides 2026
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’s 2025 results: Stable output, shifting mix and premium exposure
Rio Tinto reported steady attributable aluminum production in 2025, higher segment EBITDA and changing exposure to value-added products and Midwest-exposed pricing.