Nanshan Aluminum Advances Indonesian Investments in Aluminum, Carbon, Caustic Soda, and Epichlorohydrin Projects

[SMM Aluminum Express News] Kaiser Aluminum has appointed Fred Stephan as its next President and CEO, effective November 1, 2026, succeeding Keith Harvey. Stephan joins Kaiser from Amcor, where he most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Global Flexible Packaging Solutions, overseeing manufacturing, R&D and commercial operations. The transition provides continuity while bringing in an executive with strong packaging and manufacturing experience. Kaiser said the appointment is intended to build on its existing strategy and operational momentum across aerospace and high-strength, packaging, general engineering and automotive markets. Harvey will remain closely involved during the transition, providing continuity after a 45-year career at Kaiser.

[SMM Aluminum Express News] The U.S. and Canada are moving closer to a trade agreement that could provide tariff relief for Canadian exports, with negotiations reportedly covering automobiles, steel and aluminium. President Donald Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on a range of additional Canadian goods for three days, saying the two countries were close to a deal, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said substantial progress had been made but negotiations were not yet complete.