AMU Survey: Scrap demand rebounds in August
Recycler demand rebounded in August as obsolete scrap availability narrowed, inventory drawdowns persisted and forward oversupply expectations disappeared.
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Hydro’s recycled, low-carbon product line to be featured in more EVs in US, Europe
General Motors’ Cadillac OPTIQ electric vehicle will feature a front bumper system made with Hydro CIRCAL.
Trump signs memo targeting recoverable critical minerals and materials
It grants the commerce secretary the authority to take "all appropriate action" under the law to secure these materials, including export restrictions.
AMU Survey: Recyclers turn more cautious
AMU’s July survey found recyclers expecting lower Midwest Premium and UBC prices while demand softened, inventories declined and forward views remained mixed.
Packaging growth leads Gränges Americas volume growth
Gränges Americas sales volume rose 7.7% in the second quarter as packaging gains outweighed lower industrial shipments tied to construction demand.
Aluminum Dynamics sets Mississippi site for relocated recycled slab center
Aluminum Dynamics will invest more than $200 million in a Mississippi recycled slab center that establishes the permanent location for a project Steel Dynamics relocated from Arizona.
A turbulent year so far for aluminum. CRU looks at 2026 and the months ahead
The first half of 2026 has been turbulent for the aluminum market, with the Iran war sparking the largest supply shock in the history of the industry, CRU Group said.
Toyota to shift Tacoma production back to Texas as USMCA review continues
Toyota's $3.6 billion San Antonio expansion will shift Tacoma production from Baja California, Mexico to Texas as USMCA talks continue.
More tariff adjustments, expansions and closures, and what our survey says about lead times and scrap trends
There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.
AMU/SMU Community Chat: Tanners says recent price drop a 'head scratcher'
The recent retreat in aluminum prices has been a “head scratcher” as the Iran war continues to disrupt output from an important production region.