Persian Gulf smelter update: Shipments in and out remain challenging
The war in the Persian Gulf is still fluid and the risk to production and shipments remain grave
Tag: Supply
IAI: Primary aluminum production rises in January
The International Aluminium Institute (IAI) has released its monthly report on primary production, showing global production at 6.317 million tons for January. This reflects a 0.27% month-on-month (m/m) increase in daily output.
Pace expands plant closures, removing die-casting capacity from US network
Pace Industries plans to close two die-casting plants in Muskegon, Michigan, following the news of the planned closure of its Harrison, Arkansas plant, further reducing its US casting footprint.
UPDATE: Novelis restarts casting operations at Greensboro plant after March 1 explosion
Novelis has restarted casting operations at its Greensboro, Georgia, recycling facility after a March 1 explosion temporarily halted production.
What could rebalance the US scrap market?
Cheap aluminum scrap has not triggered widespread buying due to saturated demand, chemistry limits, and limited processing capacity.
Pace closes Harrison die casting plant, removing source of casting capacity and scrap
The closure of Pace Industries' Harrison, Arkansas, die casting plant removes production capacity and a source of aluminum scrap streams typically generated by die casting operations.
US imports in February disappoint
February aluminum imports fell sharply despite strong Midwest premium incentives, leaving US inventories at roughly two weeks of demand and raising the risk of higher physical premiums amid tight supply and geopolitical uncertainty.
Arconic plans $131M casting complex at Davenport Works
Arconic will construct a $131 million aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works campus in Iowa, expanding ingot capacity with first metal targeted for Q3'27.
Novelis temporarily shuts down Greensboro facility after equipment explosion
Novelis temporarily halted operations at its Georgia recycling and casting plant following a March 1 equipment explosion. No reported injuries.
Gulf aluminum exports at risk amid Iran escalation
A potential Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens Gulf aluminum exports at a time of tight US and European supply conditions.