Alcoa agreed to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets for $4.1 billion, sending shares down 9% to $47.41 amid dilution and bridge financing concerns.
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The Pittsburgh-based metals producer would become the world’s largest bauxite miner as part of the acquisition and establish an operational foothold in South Africa.
Alcoa Corp (NYSE:AA) is one of the Top 10 Extreme Value Stocks To Buy Now. On July 1, B. Riley reiterated a Buy rating on Alcoa Corp (NYSE:AA) and a price target of $92. This followed the company’s announcement of the acquisition of South32’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets. The firm believes the initial drop […]
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Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) is one of the cheap stocks that are about to explode. On June 30, Alcoa announced a definitive agreement to acquire South32 Limited’s bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets in a transaction valued at $4.1 billion in upfront cash and stock, plus a potential $750 million contingent value right. This acquisition expands Alcoa’s […]
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has agreed to acquire South32's bauxite, alumina, and aluminum assets. The deal covers operations across Australia, Brazil, and South Africa. The transaction is described by Alcoa as transformative for its integrated aluminum business. The combined portfolio is expected to position Alcoa as one of the largest integrated aluminum producers globally. For investors following Alcoa, this move reshapes how the company sits within the global aluminum supply chain. By adding...
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Alcoa has been reluctant to expand aluminum smelting in the U.S., despite recent sky-high prices for the metal. But the Pittsburgh-based company is taking a big swing at making more aluminum overseas by acquiring one of the world’s largest smelters in South Africa.
CSTM's A&T segment posts strong shipment and revenue growth as aerospace demand and firm aluminum prices support momentum into upcoming quarters.
Alcoa will acquire South32's aluminum assets to expand production as long-term demand strengthens.
Alcoa shares are on track for their worst day since President Trump announced sweeping tariffs in April 2025, trading as much as 12% lower after the Pittsburgh company said it would pay up to $5.6 billion for bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets in South Africa, Australia and Brazil. The BHP spinoff will receive $3.1 billion in cash, newly issued Alcoa stock worth roughly $1 billion that it plans to distribute to shareholders and future payments that could reach $750 million. The deal comes amid a decline in aluminum prices from near record highs reached when fighting in the Persian Gulf blocked the region's aluminum smelters from global markets.
Alcoa expands upstream portfolio with major South32 dealShares of Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) declined nearly 5% in pre-market trading on Wednesday after the aluminium producer agreed to acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminium operations in a transaction valued at $4. 1 billion.
Investing.com - U.S. stock futures pointed lower on Wednesday as investors awaited fresh remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and monitored uncertain peace talks between the United States and Iran.
↘️Nike (NKE): Shares in the sneaker maker fell more than 3% premarket after it said it continued to face sales weakness in China. 🔎Alcoa (AA), South32 (AU:S32): Aluminum producer Alcoa agreed to buy the bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets of Australian miner South32 in a deal valued at up to $5.
Alcoa will acquire South32’s 86% interest in Worsley Alumina and full ownership of Hillside Aluminium.
Under the deal, Alcoa will acquire South32’s bauxite, alumina and aluminum assets in a deal worth up to $5.45 billion.
The deal includes stakes in a bauxite mine, alumina refinery, and aluminum smelter operations, Alcoa said.
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The sell-off may prove premature, as aluminum inventory levels remain relatively low and it's unclear when smelters in the Arabian Peninsula will return to full capacity.
Woodside executed an agreement with Alcoa to supply the alumina maker with 31.1 petajoules of Western Australian natural gas from 2027 to 2030.
CSTM lifts gross and net margins in Q1 2026 despite higher costs, aided by revenue growth, favorable metal prices and strong end-market demand.
CSTM and AA are benefiting from strong aluminum demand and higher prices, but differences in growth, valuation and capital returns may matter.
Investors may be wondering if Alcoa at US$65.55 is still offering value after its strong run, or if the easy gains are already behind it. The stock is up 15.9% year to date and 130.2% over the past year, although it has fallen 18.9% in the last week while being roughly flat over the past month with a 0.3% gain. Recent coverage has focused on Alcoa as a key aluminum producer listed on the NYSE, with investors watching how the stock reacts to shifting sentiment around materials companies. This...
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In an investor presentation, Alcoa stated that it expects its Alumina segment to take an unfavorable hit of about $60 million in the second quarter.
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We just covered the 10 Best Non-AI Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller. Alcoa (NYSE:AA) ranks #4 (see 5 Best Non-AI Stocks to Buy According to Billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller). Druckenmiller’s Stake: $99,057,000 Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is in the spotlight amid rising aluminium prices due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Recently, UBS upgraded the […]
Aluminum prices on global exchanges have moved to multi year highs as supply disruptions in the Middle East tighten availability. This pricing shift directly affects Alcoa (NYSE:AA), a large integrated aluminum producer with exposure across mining, refining, and smelting. The development marks a new chapter for the stock, separate from earlier focus on valuation and share price momentum. Alcoa enters this supply driven upswing from a position of strong recent share price performance. The...
Investing.com -- The Canadian government announced on Wednesday its intention to extend key steel and aluminum tariff measures for an additional year to shield domestic industries from global trade distortions. The policy extension aims to counter non-market practices and prevent trade diversion from undermining local producers and workers. Subject to official approval, the extension will prolong the nation’s steel tariff-rate quotas for non-CUSMA partners until June 27, 2027. Additionally, hori