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.
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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.
ENKEI America to close Jacksonville aluminum wheel facility
ENKEI America will permanently close its Jacksonville, Florida, aluminum wheel manufacturing facility, ending operations at a site with aluminum melting, remelting, casting and machining assets.
AMU June survey: Scrap market sentiment moderates, primary/semi supply keeps pace
June survey responses showed scrap market participants becoming more cautious on premiums, scrap availability and exports, while downstream demand indicators remained comparatively firmer.
SMU: Sims Ltd ups earnings guidance for fiscal 2026
The increase in estimated earnings in the US is mostly associated with nonferrous metal recycling, mainly copper and aluminum.
Steel Dynamics relocates Arizona recycled slab project, records $16 million write-down
Steel Dynamics will relocate a planned Arizona recycled aluminum slab casting center to Mississippi after citing risks tied to differences with Arizona officials and recording a $16 million write-down.
Report: US needs to invest in major metals to compete with China
The US is competing with China on advanced technologies, semiconductors and critical minerals, but major metals aren’t getting enough attention, according to a report from the SAFE.
Sortera opens second scrap facility in Tennessee
The Lebanon facility will effectively double the company's total annual processing capacity to an estimated 240 million pounds.