aluminum

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When replacing their copper gutters a few years ago, they considered switching to aluminum, which would have been cheaper, but ultimately stuck with copper to preserve the home’s integrity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Alcoa, Century Aluminum, and other mining stocks were jumping on Monday, after Iran targeted two major Middle Eastern aluminum producers over the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Most aluminum shipments from countries that ring the Persian Gulf have been curtailed since the fighting started in late February.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The administration’s 50% tariffs still apply to imported products made entirely of the metals, such as steel coils and aluminum sheet.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

Finally we’re done cooking and everything is ready to go into aluminum containers.

From "Pride" by Ibi Zoboi