Alcoa Corp

EGA's acquisition of Eco Green adds a 70,000-tonne European scrap network, strengthening its recycling platform and competitive position in low-carbon aluminum.

U.S. index ETFs slipped in after-hours trading Wednesday, but losses were contained compared to a sharp chip selloff during the regular session.

A Rio Tinto bauxite cargo from Australia has been diverted to China following a blockage in the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to a spike in aluminium prices as Gulf smelters face supply shortages.