The aluminium extrusion industry is standing at a turning point. For years, the playbook was simple: add capacity, push output and chase prices. But the market has shifted. Competing on volume alone no longer guarantees survival and competing on cost is a losing game. The last decade was about adding capacity. The next one will […]
Updated on 21 August 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 new episode of Hedging with Jorge, we continue our journey through the world of hedging strategies, this time focusing on call options and how they form the foundation of a zero-cost collar strategy. On popular demand, Jorge’s second edition of Aluminium and Other Base Metals: Understanding Risk Management and Hedging starts August 26, […]
When it comes to aluminium advertising, every dollar matters. Whether you’re a producer, fabricator, equipment supplier, end-user brand or a service provider in the aluminium value chain, you want your message to land in front of the right people and deliver measurable results. But here’s the catch: Many companies jump into advertising without asking the […]
The United States may be on the cusp of a genuine revival in primary aluminium smelting, a historically strategic industry that has languished for decades. Only six smelters remain in operation today and four of those are only partially active. Once the backbone of high-quality aluminium production, the domestic smelting sector has been hollowed out […]
The upstream aluminium market kicked off the week with a mix of strong earnings, operational challenges, and strategic resilience across major players. India’s state-run NALCO delivered a stellar start to FY26, posting a 77 per cent year-on-year surge in Q1 profit on the back of buoyant demand, cost efficiencies, and robust exports. Hindalco also reported […]
Recently, I attended the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Revision Guide webinar. The experience of it didn’t just like another industry session; it felt more like a mirror held up to the aluminium sector, reminding us how deeply interconnected our industry has become. From bauxite mines in Africa to processors in Asia, recyclers across Europe and […]
In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we take a practical look at call options and put options – two fundamental tools in commodity hedging. Whether you’re new to aluminium trading or brushing up on your knowledge, this guide will help you understand the rights, obligations and potential positions behind each strategy. On popular demand, […]
The protectionist tariff strategy once championed by US President Donald Trump to bolster domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be backfiring in early 2025. US trade relations with India have entered a turbulent phase. The US recently rejected India’s request for consultations at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) over the doubling of tariffs on […]
The history of aluminium is relatively short since it was discovered only in the nineteenth century, yet it has become an essential part of everyday life. Therefore, aluminium is an attractive material for many applications, including transportation, electrical, packaging and food industries, architecture, renewable energy production and batteries and it is also included in the […]