Ford (F) aluminium supplier reportedly expects fire-damaged plant to be repaired in June, via WSJ

• "The aluminum maker Novelis said that once repairs are completed at its Oswego, N.Y., plant, operations will gradually step up over a period of months to reach regular-rate production. Repairs will cost at least $255 million, according to a preliminary estimate filed late last year by the company to receive a county tax exemption for the work."

The news regarding Novelis' aluminum plant repair timeline is significant for aluminum supplies, especially given that repairs will take several months to reach normal production levels. With a hefty repair cost estimated at $255 million, this could constrain aluminum availability in the near term, potentially impacting prices and serving as a concern for automakers like Ford that rely on this key material.