Cracking the code on affordable electricity for smelting
Debates are underway on how to get more supply to electric grids
Tag: Supply
Don't just read our survey results. Have your say.
AMU's monthly survey is a great way to keep tabs on what your peers across the industry are thinking.
Assessment underway after fire at Novelis' Oswego plant
The extent of the damage is also being examined, a spokesperson said.
Midwest and European premiums favoring Canadian producers
Rising Midwest and European premiums are giving Canadian aluminum producers a rare boost, restoring pricing power just ahead of key 2026 negotiations.
Update on the state of electricity supply-demand in the U.S.
Recent IEA data underscores an erratic electricity supply mix alongside sharply rising demand, with future prices signaling poor economics for operating an aluminum smelter and pointing instead to behind-the-meter generation backed by outside financing.
AMU's monthly roundup: Midwest premiums, tariffs, and lots of scrap news
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.
Mating season is upon U.S. and negotiations could be difficult
U.S. aluminum buyers and sellers are bracing for a bruising 2026 contract season as tariffs, tight supply, and shifting scrap economics threaten to push Midwest premiums and upcharges to unprecedented levels.
LKQ sells its self-service business
LKQ Corp.'s decision to sell its Self Service segment may look like a minor portfolio shift, but it strikes at the heart of the U.S. auto dismantling systems that feeds into the zorba supply chain.
The state of primary aluminum inventories in the U.S.
They're low. This is what's going on.
Section 232 derivative guide, Part 1: Appliances, vehicles and tools
Part 1 of a deeper look at the expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminum derivatives.