Rio Tinto begins commissioning AP60 expansion at Arvida
Rio Tinto has started commissioning its AP60 expansion at Arvida, adding 160,000 metric tons of annual primary aluminum capacity while replacing older production assets.
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USW, Arconic ink deal for three-year labor contract
The contract covers roughly 3,400 workers in Davenport, Iowa; Alcoa, Tenn.; Lafayette, Ind.; and Massena, N.Y.
IAI April aluminum output falls as GCC declines outweigh gradual Western restarts
The International Aluminium Institute's April figures showed Gulf production losses and the Mozal shutdown outweight modest gains from Europe, China and North America.
USW to resume talks with Alcoa in June
Meanwhile, USW reached a tentative agreement with Arconic on a three-year master agreement covering workers at four facilities.
Tariff hearing reveals concerns about unfair competition, mainly from China, but not just China
Meanwhile, this week, President Trump is in Beijing for a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Discussions are expected to include trade, the Iran war, technology and agriculture.
Alcoa to upgrade Norway facility, increase scrap capabilities
The upgrades are expected to increase capacity by up to 75,000 metric tons, the company said in an announcement.
Iran war disruptions show importance of US smelters, Century says
“The timing of our Mt. Holly restart could not be better...providing additional American metal units to the domestic market,” CEO Jesse Gary said.
Century CEO says Okla. smelter online sooner if permits expedited, brushes off power concerns
Century Aluminum CEO Jesse Gary said his company could start up its new smelter in Oklahoma ahead of schedule if the permitting process moved more quickly.
Century restarts Iceland potline
Century Aluminum restarted a potline at its Iceland smelter after an outage, though the move is unlikely to directly affect North American supply.
Alcoa navigates impacts of Iran war
The Iran war has curtailed a market already tight due to curtailments in Mozambique and disruptions in Iceland. Alcoa is increasing production at some facilities.