Yearly Archives: 2024

Aluminium’s role in renewable energy technologies

The importance of aluminium as one of the most crucial metals for industrial purposes isn't quite unknown to us. Aluminium is a vital component...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode19: Understanding Contango and Backwardation in the aluminium market

Happy New Year! As 2025 begins, let’s dive into a quick recap of market dynamics we discussed last week. Specifically, we explored two critical...

Aluminium’s impact on green architecture & sustainable infrastructure 2024

The construction sector is where dreams are drawn in blueprints and transformed into tangible marvels that shape our cities, lives, and futures. It’s a...

Aluminium leaders embrace new roles to drive innovation & circularity within the industry

In an ever-evolving world, the pulse of change is constant, affecting everything from natural cycles to organizational leadership. In industries like metals and energy,...

Technology breakthroughs in the aluminium industry in 2024: Paving the path for a revolutionary change

Every year marks a celebration of technological progress in the aluminium industry, and 2024 is no exception. After all, technology now plays the most...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode18: Understanding Theoretical Contango in Aluminium

In our previous discussion, we explored the concept of theoretical contango and its construction. Let’s quickly recap and expand on this idea with a...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 17: Understanding theoretical contango in aluminium markets

You’ve heard about contango, backwardation, and flat curves before, but let’s revisit these concepts, starting with contango. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_rZgZyiQgg At its core, contango occurs when futures prices...

Aluminium packaging ventures announced & commenced in 2024 – paving towards a greener future

Projects serve as the backbone of progress, fuelling innovation and securing a competitive edge in ever-evolving industries. They act as catalysts for exploring emerging...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode16: Navigating Contango

In our last discussion, we explored how a contango situation benefits aluminium producers. To recap, contango occurs when the market price for a future...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 15: Understanding Contango

We’ve learned that futures markets can show prices for immediate delivery and prices for a future date. When the prices for a future date...

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