Copper’s growth story

Since the 1800s, copper consumption has increased significantly, driven by new inventions and a growing population.

Aluminum Association publishes white paper outlining pathways toward domestic aluminum supply chain resilience

Achieving U.S. aluminum self-sufficiency will require time, money and commitment from the public and private sectors, the association says.

Bigger, faster, stronger

EGA Spectro Alloys of Minnesota continues to expand its capabilities, allowing it to consume a wider range of postconsumer aluminum.

Hydro Q1 profits up year on year

Aluminum producer reports double-digit increase in earnings but says tight and costly scrap supplies are squeezing its extrusions operations.

ReMA adds its voice to the Commerce Department investigation into copper

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick started the investigation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, the law Trump used in his first term to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminum.

Umicore forecasts 2025 profits in line with last year

The metals recycling and production firm provides a 2025 earnings range forecast of $850 million, about the same as in 2024.

Aurubis CEO says its metals play vital role

CEO of Germany-based metals producer and recycler calls company’s products “central components in future technologies.”

ReMA contributes comments in Commerce Department investigation into copper

The association highlights the essential role the red metal plays in supporting the U.S. economy and national security.

Panasonic, Sumitomo cooperate on battery materials recycling in Japan

Business units of the two conglomerates say they will produce nickel cathode materials from lithium-ion battery production scrap.

Analyst: Scrap imbalance lost amid copper’s critical status

As the U.S. federal government raises the “critical” profile of copper, its gaze seems cast toward mining and primary production, John Gross says.

Aluminum Association seeks certainty on tariffs

Industry trade group’s CEO reiterates view that American industry is better served by access to Canadian aluminum.