The Iran war and Strait of Hormuz disruption have triggered a historic aluminum supply crisis, damaging major Gulf smelters and cutting Western production by 2.4 million tonnes in just two months.

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Aluminum hit its highest price in 4 years last week as the war in Iran upended global supply. Further disruption in the Middle East could push prices towards $4,000 per ton, one analyst said. Despite ...

A lightweight and durable metal like aluminum lends itself well to luggage, as it can hold up to the bumps and rough handling that can come with travel. As a lifestyle editor with some long-haul ...

1. On January 11, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on the Secretary’s investigation into the effect of imports of steel mill articles (steel articles) on the ...

1. On January 19, 2018, the Secretary of Commerce (Secretary) transmitted to me a report on his investigation into the effect of imports of aluminum on the national security of the United States under ...

Deer Park, Texas — At least two workers at a Houston-area oil refinery were killed Thursday when hydrogen sulfide leaked at the plant, setting off urgent warnings for nearby residents to stay indoors ...

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Over 100 years ago, the very first all steel body for an automobile was built, and from there, that was the standard material you were going to use to build your vehicles. It didn't matter if it was a ...