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The article reports on the challenge facing the aluminum industry in the U.S. in September 1945 concerning finding markets to absorb production. The industry in concerned about the impact of secondary metal on primary aluminum output. Technicians and operating men have been exerting their efforts to find ways for utilizing secondary aluminum, including segregation, re-conversion, and re-melting.

The article focuses on the canning storage method used by the U.S. Army in 1945 in which its war materiel is sealed in steel or aluminum containers for preservation. It notes that among the companies that perform most of the work in the storage program are the Glenn L. Martin Co., the American Bridge Co. and the International Harvester Co. One of the advantages in the canning method of preservation is mentioned. It adds that Major General Levin H. Campbell Jr. has been credited for the idea of utilizing metal cans for storage.

This article focuses on the status of the aluminum industry in the U.S. as of May 1, 1989. Now that the industry is riding the strongest market in a decade, what's happening? A building spree, of course. Reynolds Metals, Amax subsidiary Alumax and Canada's Alcan are constructing huge smelters in Quebec. And Aluminum Co. of America may add capacity in Venezuela. For North American producers, its the largest planned expansion in a decade for plants that extract aluminum oxide, or alumina, from bauxite ore and smelt it into ingot, from which finished products are made. A worldwide recession would dull aluminum's prospects, of course. But domestic producers don't see signs of one yet. Despite their good fortune, U.S. producers are trying to avoid getting starry-eyed. Shipments to construction markets--some 19% of aluminum's normal U.S. business--slowed 9% in 1988. And aluminum makers are watching automobile sales. Still, the industry is reasonably well prepared to withstand a recession. Ironically, the industry's biggest fear is that tight supplies will push prices too high. Right now, however, demand is staying in balance with supplies. The result may be slower profit growth. But aluminum makers will take stability anytime over the volatility that has buffeted them in the past.

The article discusses the characterization of sillimanite minerals group which includes aluminum silicates kyanite, sillimanite and andalusite which share a common chemical composition. It states that sillimanite minerals are characterized by high alumina and high melting point which are evaluated in the production of ceramic and refractories products. It notes that U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) figured worldwide production of sillimanite minerals in 2011 for almost 460 carat (507,000 stone).

The article discusses the latest developments in the global aluminum silicate mineral industry, particularly in the U.S., as of June 2011. Such minerals include kyanite, andalusite and sillimanite. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), mine production of kyanite and associated materials like andalusite, sillimanite and mullite stood at around 430 kiloton (kt) in 2010, up by about 15% from 2009. The top global supplier of kyanite and calcined kyanite products in 2010 was U.S.-based Kyanite Mining Corp. (KMC).

The article provides information on the advantages of laminate flooring, which is now an up-and-coming trend in American households. It can range from the look of traditional wood floors to tile, stone, and other natural materials. It features a base of wood mixture along with a backing layer to block moisture and a face layer to give it a glossy look. The photo layer is overlay by a durable layer of aluminum oxide for satin resistance. The article also informs that the installation of laminate floor is easy.

Magnesium prices have edged up slightly because of a tight aluminium scrap market, although some market participants are concerned that a lengthy US government shutdown could hurt demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The London Metal Exchange copper was in consolidation during Asian morning trading on Monday October 7, with uncertainty around the US government shutdown and its effect on the economy weighing on sentiment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that U.S. aluminum premiums has jumped to a three-year high as a result of the tightening of the North American aluminum spot market in November 2009. According to traders and producers in the region, aluminum spot premiums are priced between 5.35 and 5.75 U.S. cents per pound, with some reported as high as 5.8 U.S. cents per pound. The key factor behind the high premiums is the material shortage because most domestic aluminum producers are all sold out for November 2009.

Introduces the vitrolite aluminosilicate glass, processed as an inert off-white pellet, from Hi-Tech Environmental Products.

The article presents information on the market for kaolin in the U.S. In 2006, 21 companies mined kaolin in several states. Domestic sales of kaolin dropped to 7.74 Mt in 2006 from 7.8 Mt in 2005. The average value of U.S. kaolin production was about $114/t in 2006. According to the article, pressure on U.S. producers from Brazilian imports for paper production will remain as Brazilian producers export more kaolin to paper markets in Canada and the U.S.

Reviews the state of the U.S. kaolin industry as of June 2006. Production decline in Georgia; Local consumption and uses of kaolin; Price trends for kaolin; Market outlook for kaolin.

Discusses issues concerning the kaolin industry in the U.S. in 2003. Consumption and prices; Imports and exports; Outlook for the industry by 2004.

The article reports on the dominance of China in the kaolin market of Asia. It states that the reduction in the production of kaolin in the U.S. and Great Britain boosted the outputs of China from 2007-2011. According to the author, the reduced production was caused by closure of excess capacity in the countries.

The article reports on the prices of the aluminum scrap in the U.S. remained steady while its demands strengthens. It states that the market players pointed that strong post-holiday demand and tight scrap supply led to scrap prices drop by 1.5 percent. It cites that old cast and sheet remains at 74 to 75 cents per round. It also mentions that scrap remains to get tighter until the middle of March.

The article reports on developments in sheet molding compounds (SMC) for automotive applications in the U.S. as of August 2009. Molded Fiber Glass Composites' Nano-fill SMC has a nanoscale additive that lowers its density. Southern Clay Products' Cloisite additive has magnesium aluminum silicate platelets that enable complete dispersion into a thermoset resin. The xGnP Graphene Nanoplatelets of Michigan State University has been combined with SMC resulting to one which is less stiff, thereby saving weight and increasing fuel efficiency.

The article offers market updates of several recycling market players in the U.S. Domestic demand of ferrous scrap has dropped due to weaker sales of new steel to auto producers and the construction industry, while export demand for ferrous scrap has increased. Rising Chinese demand for recovered aluminum has contributed for the stable condition of recycling market. On the other hand, reduced consumption of copper from the construction and auto manufacturing sectors has created an oversupply of the red metal.