Canada
Domestic aluminium demand in NA down in Q3 2023
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing demand that for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) declined 4.4% through the first three quarters of 2023.
North American aluminium associations call for increased import monitoring
The Aluminum Association, Instituto Mexicano del Aluminio and the Aluminium Association of Canada have called for continued tariff-free trade, increased import monitoring and stronger trade enforcement in a letter to trade officials in Canada, Mexico and the US.
Global aluminium associations welcome new climate implications report
The aluminium associations of the US, Europe, Canada and Japan welcome a new report entitled ‘The climate implications of government support in aluminum smelting and steelmaking.’
Rio Tinto to expand low carbon aluminium smelter in Quebec
Rio Tinto has announced it will invest $1.1 billion (CAN$1.4 billion) to expand its state-of-the-art AP60 aluminium smelter equipped with low-carbon technology at Complexe Jonquière in Canada.
Hard seltzer lines added to Molson Coors’ Canadian breweries
Molson Coors’ breweries in Toronto and Chilliwack, BC, are now producing flavoured-alcohol beverages, including hard seltzers and FABs, for western and central Canadian markets as part of a $60 million capital investment, the company announced.
North American aluminium demand rises
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing 6.3% year-to-date demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the third quarter of 2022.
Rio Tinto invests in new aluminium recycling centre
Rio Tinto has announced an investment of US$29 million (C$35 million) to build a new aluminium recycling facility at its Arvida Plant in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec.
Rio Tinto announces Canadian aluminium investment
Rio Tinto, Anglo-Australian miner will spend C$240m (US$188m) at its Alma smelter in Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada to boost the production of low-carbon aluminium billets.
Aluminium personal care brand launches in Canada
Eco-conscious personal care company Hey Humans has officially launched across Canada with 99% plastic free packaging made from infinitely recyclable aluminium.
Rio Tinto and Corona Canada pilot low carbon beverage can
Global mining group Rio Tinto has announced, in partnership with Corona Canada, the launch of Canada’s first specially-marked, low carbon beverage can, manufactured by Ball Corporation.
Beverage can ends market to see growth of around $439 million
According to a report by market research specialist Technavio, the beverage can end market is projected to grow by $438.78 million from 2020-2025.
Aluminium demand continues to grow in North America
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates as part of its monthly Aluminum Situation report showing 5.3% demand growth for the aluminium industry in North America through the first quarter of 2022.
Topo Chico hard seltzer lands in Canada
Canadians are now able to purchase Topo Chico Hard Seltzer in 12-packs of 355ml cans.
Ball and Sodexo Live! expand partnership
The partnership brings millions of infinitely recyclable Ball Aluminum Cups to communities visiting major sports and entertainment venues and events across the United States and Canada.