December 12, 2025

Australia unveils rescue bid for Rio Tinto’s Tomago aluminum smelter

The deal would involve securing a long-term, fixed-price energy supply for the smelter, the government said.

December 9, 2025

Column: China steel exports surge but aluminum shipments slide

China produces more than half of the world's steel and aluminum.

December 5, 2025

EU risks slow demise of aluminum industry if carbon tax not scrapped, Constellium CEO says

The upcoming tax - coupled with concerns over supply - has pushed up European premiums for physical metal to a 10-month high.

November 22, 2025

Column: Aluminum scrap is the new battle front in critical minerals war

Scrap metal has strategic value to European policy-makers because it sits at the heart of the bloc's industrial policy.

November 21, 2025

PE firm AIP said to explore sale of biggest EU aluminum smelter

Companies including Rio Tinto, Glencore, and Metlen Energy and Metals have already submitted non-binding offers, according to Bloomberg.

November 20, 2025

Aluminum plant supplying Ford pickups erupts in fire again

The latest setback comes as Ford was working with Novelis to restart the plant as early as next week.

November 20, 2025

Inalum targets 2029 to commission new aluminum plant

The company plans to build a smelter capable of producing 600,000 metric tons of aluminum a year with an estimated investment of nearly $2.5 billion.

November 19, 2025

Rio Tinto cuts alumina output in Australia

The reduction amounts to about 1.2 million tonnes of alumina a year, though the company said customer supply commitments will not be affected.

November 18, 2025

EU plans to curb exports of aluminum scrap

EU exports of aluminum scrap hit a record 1.26 million metric tons in 2024.

November 17, 2025

Rio Tinto to cut Yarwun alumina output to extend plant life

Company said it will cut output at its Yarwun alumina refinery in Gladstone by 40% from October next year to extend the plant's life to 2035.