Monthly Archives: April, 2025

Inside the upstream aluminium shift: Bauxite, alumina and primary aluminium in 2025

As we move through 2025, the upstream aluminium sector — spanning bauxite, alumina, and primary aluminium — is navigating a landscape filled with opportunity,...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 52: Physical delivery on the LME – Explained with real-life scenarios

In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we explore the third critical LME role delivery. Learn what happens when you opt for physical settlement...

Strategic shifts in aluminium: Understanding ‘Primary vs Recycled’ dynamics for 2025

The aluminium industry stands at a fascinating crossroads in 2025. The race between primary aluminium and recycled aluminium is not just about production volumes...

From overlooked by-product to strategic resource: Rethinking aluminium dross

Aluminium dross – often viewed as an unwanted by-product of the aluminium industry – is undergoing a significant transformation. What was once dumped into...

How is 2025 shaping up for the aluminium industry? It’s all about reading the data right!

As the world leans heavily into the era of sustainability, electrification, and energy transition, aluminium has emerged as a silent enabler of global change....

Aluminium serves as the leading material for sustainable packaging

In an era where sustainability and circular economy principles drive consumer and corporate decisions, packaging materials must deliver performance, recyclability and minimal environmental impact....

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 51: The birth of the equivalent premium

In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we step into the real-world journey of acquiring aluminium and the often-overlooked costs that come with taking...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 50: LME delivery – What happens if you don’t close your futures position?

In Jorge's blog, we’re diving into the third crucial role of the London Metal Exchange (LME): delivery. If you’ve ever wondered what happens if...

Happy Earth Day: Our Power, Our Planet

We, all the members of AL Circle, wish you a Happy World Earth Day.  The Earth has been around for 4.5 billion years. Earth Day?...

America’s aluminium breaking point: Why recycling cannot wait

The U.S. aluminium industry is at a breaking point - and that’s not an overstatement. With new tariffs now extending to Canada under Section...

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