Arconic Seeks $218M Spot Market Aluminum Purchase, Tightening US Supply Amid Tariff Disruptions

Published: Feb 12, 2026 10:19

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[SMM Aluminum Express News] Arconic Corp. is seeking to purchase about 90 million pounds of aluminum on the spot market for Q2 2026, valued at roughly $218 million at current prices—an unusual shift from traditional long-term contracts. This volume equals ~10% of monthly U.S. aluminum consumption and could further tighten the already constrained market, disrupted by tariff measures

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