Chinese Aluminum Companies Entering Automotive, Aerospace Markets

by Jeff Yoders on OCTOBER 17, 2016

Chinese aluminum companies are looking to get into the lucrative aerospace and automotive markets while U.S. oil drillers are ramping up production with oil above $50 per barrel.

China Eyes Automotive, Aerospace Aluminum Markets

China’s giant aluminum makers are pushing into the global automotive and aerospace markets, with industry sources expecting their presence to heat up competition and possibly spark a buying spree for Western metals companies.

China’s top aluminum companies are venturing into the more lucrative parts of the global value chain.

US Drillers Extend Rig Recovery

The number of oil rigs drilling in the U.S. rose again this week, extending one of its best recoveries with no cuts for 16 straight weeks, with analysts expecting more additions as crude prices hold over $50 a barrel. Drillers added 4 oil rigs in the week to Oct. 14, bringing the count up to 432, the most since February, but still below 595 rigs a year ago, according to energy services firm Baker Hughes Inc. on Friday.