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

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Every year marks a celebration of technological progress in the aluminium industry, and 2024 is no exception. After all, technology now plays the most crucial role in revolutionising the aluminium industry, helping it keep pace with advancements across the worldwide industrial manufacturing sectors. This year, many groundbreaking digital solutions and state-of-the-art tools have empowered the […]

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Hedging with Jorge #Episode18: Understanding Theoretical Contango in Aluminium

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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 comparison between aluminium and copper. Aluminium: The Basics of Theoretical Contango: Using aluminium as an example, we started with a cash price of $2,600 per tonne. If you buy aluminium immediately, […]

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

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You’ve heard about contango, backwardation, and flat curves before, but let’s revisit these concepts, starting with contango. At its core, contango occurs when futures prices are higher than the current (cash) price of a commodity. But how does a contango build up? To explain this, we look at the theoretical contango, a structure driven by […]

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

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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 technologies, refining processes, and crafting solutions that meet the demands of a dynamic market. In this landscape, the aluminium packaging industry shines as a beacon of adaptability, consistently transforming to address […]

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A comprehensive guide to aluminium extrusion and its applications

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Aluminium is a material of choice across industries, thanks to its unique strength, flexibility, and lightweight properties. At the core of utilising this remarkable material lies the aluminium extrusion process. This guide focuses on the world of aluminium extrusion, shedding light on its applications and the diverse range of aluminium profiles available at Tuli Shop. […]

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Hedging with Jorge #Episode13: Understanding aluminium price structures and futures

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The aluminium futures market operates on a fascinating and highly structured pricing system, offering unparalleled clarity for traders and stakeholders. Here’s a snapshot of how it works: The Futures Timeline: Daily Prices for the Next Three Months Every single working day has a dedicated aluminium price, whether it’s December 9th or February 20th. This allows […]

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COP29’s digital climate action agenda hinges on reaching grassroots businesses

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The recently endorsed COP29 declaration on Green Digital Action has once again highlighted the critical role of digitalisation in climate action. Now more than ever, the need for technology to accelerate climate action is evident. However, it is saddening that digital adaptation of climate solutions has been slow and secluded. Though available, at-scale deployment of […]

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