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Electrolytic cell secrets: Predictive insights for maximum aluminium output

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Production of aluminium metal by coal-based thermal energy causes a high emission level of almost 16 MT of CO2 per MT of metal produced. Reduction of CO2 emission will require either an alternative source of energy or efficient, stringent handling and management of the Electrolytic Cell for producing aluminium metal, in case the source of […]


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Aluminium

AL Pedia: Your A-Z Guide to the World of ALuminium

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Updated on 15 October 2025 Aluminium is everywhere, from the bauxite mines to the sleek products we use daily. But how well do we understand the journey of this versatile metal? That’s where AL Pedia, a knowledge hub under AL Learn, comes in. Through AL Pedia, we’re building an easy-to-follow A-Z encyclopedia of aluminium, covering […]


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Recycled Aluminium

Case Study: How Terra Aqua and Manufacturing Africa are driving sustainability in Nigeria’s aluminium recycling industry

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The urgency for sustainable processes is no longer breaking news. As a result, global demand for aluminium surges, driven by industrialisation, urbanisation, and EV-driven mobility. In Nigeria, Terra Aqua, one of the country’s largest recyclers, is advancing this transition with strategic support from Manufacturing Africa (MA), a UK government-funded initiative under the Foreign, Commonwealth & […]


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End User

AL in ALL #4: Recycled aluminium powers BMW’s iX3 Neue Klasse E-SUV

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BMW’s 2026 iX3 “Neue Klasse” makes a clear statement that “circular materials and high performance can coexist”.  One-third of the SUV’s total mass now comes from secondary inputs, including a significant amount of recycled aluminium, which helps deliver a 20% boost in driving efficiency compared to the current model while integrating an estimated 740 kg […]


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CBAM: Aluminium’s next borderline test

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For decades, aluminium producers and exporters have been locked in familiar battles, fighting for price, pushing volumes and struggling to balance costs with quality. In recent years, trade wars, tariff disputes and shifting geopolitics have only added to the strain. Margins are constantly squeezed and competition grows fiercer. Now, another layer of pressure is taking […]


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The price of uncertainty: How tariffs are shaping the future of US aluminium

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The US aluminium industry finds itself once again under the heavy cloud of uncertainty. For years, trade measures have been used as a tool to protect domestic production, yet instead of generating clarity, they have created an unstable environment that complicates decision-making from the boardroom of a primary smelter to the operations floor of a […]


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Primary Aluminium

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 70: Why hedging is not a choice, but a necessity

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When we began this journey together, the idea was simple: make hedging aluminium less intimidating and more practical for businesses exposed to market volatility. Seventy episodes later, here we are, closing a cycle that has stretched across almost seventy sessions, each dedicated to empowering decision-makers with strategies to manage risk more effectively. In this final […]


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End User

AL in ALL #3: Prosecco in aluminium? Cheers to Brown Brothers!

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In case you are wondering, Prosecco is a popular Italian sparkling wine made from Glera grapes, crafted in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. And now Brown Brothers, Australia’s pioneering Prosecco producer, is reshaping tradition with a strikingly modern twist. Not in the familiar clink of glass, but in the sleek shimmer of aluminium. […]


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Case Study: Innovus’s high-speed canning breakthrough, up to 4k cans an hour!

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Innovus Engineering has launched two high-speed automatic canning machines, enhancing its leadership in aluminium packaging innovation. These machines are designed to meet the growing demand for efficient, sustainable packaging in the global food and beverage industry. Background The beverage industry is seeing a surge in demand for more sustainable and efficient packaging solutions. As brands […]


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Primary Aluminium

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 69: Zero-cost Collar strategy for aluminium consumers

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When it comes to aluminium hedging, the “zero-cost collar” remains one of the most effective tools to balance risk and cost. In this episode of Hedging with Jorge, we dive into the mechanics of how consumers not producers can apply this strategy to secure aluminium prices in uncertain markets. Recap: Calls and puts in aluminium […]


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