Yearly Archives: 2025

Upstream weekly: US doubles tariff on foreign steel & aluminium to 50%, sparking global concern

The global aluminium and steel industry faced another renewed set of disruptions when the US trade policy took another unexpected turn. Just a day...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 57: Navigating premium arbitrage and futures hedging in aluminium trading

In the 57th blog of Hedging with Jorge, we delve into a practical scenario that illustrates the complexities of aluminium trading, particularly focusing on...

Guinea’s bauxite journey: From discovery to global dominance

Guinea, a mineral-rich nation in West Africa, holds the world’s largest bauxite reserves, an estimated 24.7% of global deposits. This natural abundance has made...

Data science-based AI-driven predictive model: An effective solution for primary aluminium industry

The primary aluminium industry will require data science-based, innovative artificial intelligence solutions that are integrated with conventional techniques and non-contact evaluation methods. Reading data to...

Recycled aluminium, revealed: The strategic data and global shifts no one’s talking about—until now

In a world racing against climate change and supply chain disruptions, recycled aluminium has emerged as a silent game-changer. As manufacturers, policymakers, and sustainability...

Does ONE strategy fit all regions in the aluminium trade?

Not really. At first look, aluminium profiles might seem universal. A box profile is the same in the Balkan area, Germany, or Canada, right? The same...

Upstream weekly: Trump’s tariff reversal, China’s maintenance shutdown put the global aluminium market in flux

In recent developments across the global aluminium market, a wave of volatility is shaking confidence in trade flows, regional pricing, and long-term investment decisions....

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 56: Navigating short hedging in the futures market

In this episode of Hedging with Jorge, we dive into the practical application of short hedging in the futures market using a real-world aluminum...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 55: Understanding hedging, why and how it works

Let’s break down the concept of hedging, especially in the context of aluminium trading, in a clear and simple way. Stepping into the shoes of...

Upstream weekly: Anil Agarwal urges 12% safeguard duty on aluminium imports amid global trade shifts

The aluminium industry has witnessed a lot of significant events throughout the week, with achievements on one end and unexpected setbacks on the other....

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