Emma Swan Appointed New Vice Chair of UK Aluminium Federation, Aiming for Sustainable Growth

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held for Alcoa Arconic’s Davenport, Iowa Plant Arconic held a groundbreaking ceremony for a $175 million investment project at its Davenport, Iowa plant. The project will add a state-of-the-art aluminum casting complex to the facility. For company leadership, the No. 10 Pit expansion project represented both growth in the manufacturing business and a long-term commitment to the region. With expanded capacity, advanced technology, and a focus on efficiency and sustainability, Arconic was positioning itself and the local community for the next generation of industrial growth. Once completed, No. 10 Pit will significantly expand casting ingot capacity, increase aluminum scrap recycling, and improve overall energy efficiency.

Tianshan Aluminum Acquired a Stake in a Local Mining Company in Guinea and Obtained Exclusive Purchasing Rights to Its Mineral Products An investor asked on the investor interaction platform: Hello, there have recently been rumors that Guinea may restrict bauxite export quotas. Has any branch or subsidiary of Tianshan Aluminum in Guinea received any notice or information related to restrictions on the mining or export of Guinean bauxite? If so, could you disclose the specific details? Thank you! On March 19, Tianshan Aluminum stated on the investor interaction platform that the company had acquired a stake in a local mining company in Guinea and obtained exclusive purchasing rights to its mineral products.

Alcoa Received More Orders After Disruptions to Middle East Aluminum Supply Alcoa saw an increase in client inquiries after supply disruptions in the Middle East caused by the ongoing conflict. Molly Beerman, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Alcoa, said: “We received more inquiries from clients regarding Q2 and H2 2026 in connection with uncertainty over Middle East supply.” The remarks were made on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the JPMorgan Industrials Conference held in Washington, D.C. “If you look at the smelters in the Gulf region, their aluminum production was slightly below 7 million mt. That accounted for about 9% of global supply. Excluding China, the share was more than 20% of global supply,” Ms. Beerman said.