Updated on 23 June 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 […]
In this insightful episode of Hedging with Jorge, we explore a real-world example from the aluminium trade, an example that highlights the subtle yet powerful role of premiums and hedging strategies when prices rise. Jorge walks us through a familiar trading scenario: you’ve already purchased aluminium at $2,500 per tonne, inclusive of a physical market […]
I had an idea: Assemble a team of AI/ML interns—mentored by an industry veteran—to address the operational headaches of extrusion plants. To validate the concept, I discussed it with the owner of a regional facility. He didn’t lead with the usual grievances—volatile metal prices, rising energy bills, tariff wars, heavy subsidies for low-cost competitors or […]