Departments Light Metal World – offers current statistical data on aluminum production in the United States and Canada, as well as a short article involving light metals in the world Contracts & Expansions – light metals industry news News (specific focus) – industry news published on alternating topics, such as Primary Aluminum, Aluminum Extrusion, Flat Rolled Aluminum, Titanium, etc. Lightweight Matters (occasional) – a lighter, applications-focused article International Patent Calendar – a list of recent patents relevant to the light metals industry International Aluminum Abstracts – a list of abstracts for research and technical papers Conference Calendar – a list of upcoming conferences relevant to the light metals industry Personalities & Plants – news items covering appointments of new personnel and awards received by individuals or companies Directories Light Metal Age also publishes four directories catering to the aluminum industry: the Directory of Primary Aluminum Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers, the Directory of Aluminum Extrusion Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers, the Directory of Secondary Aluminum Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers, and the Directory of Flat Rolled Aluminum Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers. These directories are published in the February, April, August, and December issues, respectively, as well as online for free. Smelter Lists Light Metal Age produces two charts that present the nameplate and shutdown capacities of smelters by country. The lists, "Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World" and "Secondary Aluminum Smelters of the World", are updated at least once a year to keep the information up to date. Online Exclusives Light Metal Age offers articles via its website as free pdf downloads. These articles present technical information considered to be of practical value to those involved in light metal production and processing. Article Archives In addition to its bimonthly issues, Light Metal Age publishes focused compilations of articles from the magazine's 68 years of publication, including the Titanium Article Archive (November 1945-August 2009) and the Magnesium Article Archive (May 1943-May 2009). Archives are periodically updated to incorporate recently published articles. References External links www.lightmetalage.com Directories of Aluminum Equipment Suppliers and Manufacturers Primary Aluminum Smelters of the World Secondary Aluminum Smelters of the World Business magazines published in the United States Bimonthly magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1943 Professional and trade magazines Science and technology magazines published in the United States Magazines published in the San Francisco Bay Area 1943 establishments in California Mining journals