AMU Summit: China nears production cap, but increases can still happen
China is bumping up against its official primary production capacity limit of 45.3 million metric tons/year, but production can still increase through “capacity creep.”
Tag: Smelter
Inola smelter fight widens in federal court
The Inola smelter fight now spans state politics and federal policy, while the court case adds new questions over timing and forum.
AMU Summit: Energy critical to reviving aluminum production
Reviving primary aluminum production in the US will need to go hand in hand with revamping domestic energy policy
AMU Summit: 'We need to bring back the adults in the room' on trade talks
The heads of the Canadian and US aluminum trade associations are calling on leaders to cool off and return to tariff negotiations.
Century sees more Mt. Holly output in second half
Century Aluminum completed its Mt. Holly restart in Q2, but shipments remained nearly flat as added production moves into the second half.
Muscogee Nation votes to oppose Oklahoma smelter project
The project is expected to break ground later this year.
Century showcases ramped production at Mt. Holly
The $50-million project is expected to increase domestic primary production by about 10%. The plant had been operating at about 75% of its 230,000-metric-ton-per-year nameplate capacity.
US to halve aluminum tariffs for onshoring plans
The incentive is geared toward companies who commit to building new facilities or expanding or refurbishing existing plants.
Matalco output rebounds from post-closure low
Matalco recorded its highest quarterly recycled aluminum production since the Canton closure began, while Rio Tinto's primary output held nearly steady and US shipments decreased.
Inola approves 60-day moratorium affecting proposed EGA-Century smelter
The Inola Town Council approved a 60-day moratorium that temporarily pauses development actions affecting the proposed EGA-Century Aluminum smelter while officials review legal and zoning options.