【SMM Aluminum Flash News】Novelis Produces First Coil at US Recycling and Rolling Plant, Targets Commercial Shipments

Published: Oct 23, 2026 18:33 (GMT+8)

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Novelis announce that its $5 billion aluminum recycling and rolling facility in Bay Minette, Alabama, had successfully produced its first cold-rolled aluminum coil, marking a major commissioning milestone. Once fully operational, the facility is designed to produce 600,000 mt/year of rolled aluminum products, while its recycling center will be capable of processing more than 15 billion used beverage cans annually. Commercial shipments are expected to begin in Q2 2027. The project could significantly increase domestic UBC recycling demand as operations ramp up, although first-coil production does not indicate full commercial capacity.

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