Light Metal Age

Light Metal Age is the preeminent magazine of the aluminum industry. Aluminum is experiencing a resurgence of growth.

The automotive industry is a driving impetus for this growth, with OEMs seeking to reduce weight in their vehicles in order to meet CAFE and similar regulations being implemented on an international level. These developments — along with significant advances in aerospace, building and construction, marine, and other industries — point to a strong future for the aluminum industry. Light Metal Age h

as a long legacy in the aluminum industry with over 73 years of experience covering primary and secondary production, extrusion, and rolling. We provide vital technical, industrial, and market information to aluminum producers and processors around the world. Available in both print and digital format, Light Metal Age is a bi-monthly magazine, covering the entire value chain of the aluminum industry, from primary production to extrusion and rolling and associated downstream fabrication, such as finishing, machining and joining. The integration and optimization of aluminum products in final applications, such as automotive, aerospace, and building and construction, are also major topics. We deliver valuable technology and industry news, industry research, technical knowledge, and case studies to executives, general managers, plant managers, technicians, metallurgists, chemists, and engineers responsible for fabrication, production, and operations in manufacturing facilities around the world.

10/14/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – Oct 2025 – No. 1 – Remelting

09/29/2025

Aluminum Bulletin - Sept 2025 - No. 2 - Aluminum Bridge -

09/15/2025

Aluminum Bulletin - Sept 2025 - No. 1 - Anodizing

08/28/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – Aug 2025, No. 2 – Giga-Casting

08/18/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – Aug 2025, No. 1 – Recycling

08/11/2025

Century Aluminum Plans to Bring Mt. Holly Plant to Full Production
https://www.lightmetalage.com/news/industry-news/smelting/century-aluminum-plans-to-bring-mt-holly-plant-to-full-production/

Century Aluminum Company has announced plans to restart over 50,000 MT of idled production at its Mt. Holly, SC smelter. The company will invest approximately $50 million in the effort, creating over 100 new jobs and boosting U.S. primary aluminum output by nearly 10%. The restart will bring the pla...

07/31/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – July 2025, No. 2 – Anodizing -

07/15/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – July 2025, No. 1 – Hydrogen Trials -

06/26/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – June 2025, No. 2 – Aerospace Alloys -

06/18/2025

The Foil Files: Strange but True Tales from Aluminum's Past
https://www.lightmetalage.com/news/industry-news/applications-design/the-foil-files-strange-but-true-tales-from-aluminums-past/

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a weird, glittering journey through the history of aluminum — the metal that went from royal treasure to everyday hero.

06/12/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – June 2025, No. 1 – Rail Sector -

05/26/2025

Aluminum Bulletin – May 2025 No. 2 – New U.S. Smelter

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