Vendanta takes Metal Bazaar global
Vendanta Aluminium has opened its Metal Bazaar digital sales platform to international buyers, extending online aluminum ordering beyond India.
Vendanta Aluminium has opened its Metal Bazaar digital sales platform to international buyers, extending online aluminum ordering beyond India.
Century Aluminum completed its Mt. Holly restart in Q2, but shipments remained nearly flat as added production moves into the second half.
Commerce opened circumvention inquiries into disposable aluminum container imports from Malaysia and Indonesia while earlier Vietnam and Thailand cases continue toward final determinations.
Novelis reported lower third-party rolled product shipments, higher intersegment volumes and provided a more detailed Bay Minette startup timeline.
Ball posted higher second-quarter North and Central America can sales and low-single-digit shipment growth, but startup costs and a tight network kept segment earnings from rising.
Constellium raised its 2026 guidance, now expecting adjusted EBITDA in the range of $980 million to $1 billion
Recent earnings show stronger shipments in specific rolled products than extrusions, but changing automotive programs, billet supply disruptions and trade flows complicate broader market conclusions.
Ardagh Metal Packaging upgraded its full–year 2026 EBITDA guidance to a range of between $775 million–$790 million, as the second quarter saw growth driven by Europe.
Higher packaging and general engineering shipments drove Kaiser Aluminum's second-quarter volume growth, while favorable metal conditions lifted earnings.
Hydro increased North American extrusion sales and recycled aluminum production during the second quarter as downstream demand partially recovered and recycling activity remained strong.