How many smartphones do you use? I have two; one for regular days, and another just for travel because its battery lasts longer. Now multiply that habit by billions. According to the Global Aluminium Outlook 2025 by AL Circle, as of 2024, the world has 4.88 billion smartphone users, a number that already feels colossal. […]
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The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK marks a significant milestone with far-reaching implications for the aluminium industry in both countries and the global market. This deal, which eliminates tariffs on 99% of Indian exports to the UK and reduces duties on 90% of UK exports to India, is poised […]
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In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we shift focus from speculation to a core principle of risk management – hedging. To be hedged means to be protected. While the concept is rooted in financial markets, its application starts much earlier, in our everyday lives. Let’s begin with a simple scenario: imagine the weather forecast […]
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Aluminium is a vital material for the energy transition and our daily lives. It is integral for solar panels and wind turbines, electric cables, packaging, and consumer goods. It stands to reason that the industry is one of the most crucial for economic security, resilience, and climate goals. However, in many countries this sector remains […]
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In the era of green consumerism and brand accountability, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. While aluminium beverage cans often steal the spotlight, there’s another format making quiet but mighty strides across sectors from personal care to pharmaceuticals: aluminium aerosol cans. Often overlooked in mainstream packaging discussions, aluminium aerosol cans are emerging as […]
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The aluminium industry is currently navigating a landscape of sharp contrasts—marked by remarkable highs and surprising lows—making it one of the most intriguing sectors to watch. A series of significant developments has kept the momentum alive, each playing a distinct role in shaping the industry’s evolving story. To begin with, two of Alcoa’s aluminium smelters […]
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As the electric vehicle (EV) industry accelerates towards a sustainable future, aluminium has emerged as a pivotal material, offering a trifecta of benefits: reduced weight, enhanced strength and environmental friendliness. The lightweight advantage Weight reduction is paramount in EV design, directly influencing range and efficiency. Aluminium, being significantly lighter than traditional materials like steel, plays […]
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In a world rushing toward electrification, one material is quietly transforming the backbone of our power systems: aluminium. Once considered a cheaper alternative to copper, aluminium has rapidly emerged as a strategic material for building the next generation of wires, cables, and conductors. But this isn’t just about cost efficiency anymore—it’s about sustainability, scalability, and […]
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In today’s fast-evolving aluminium industry, where sustainability goals are no longer a “nice-to-have” but an imperative, aluminium dross—once viewed as a hazardous substance—is fast becoming one of the most strategically valuable by-products in the global metals landscape. AL Circle’s comprehensive industry-focused market research report, “Aluminium Dross Processing: A Global Review” peels back the layers of […]
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In a world racing towards decarbonisation and electrification, few materials have proven as versatile, resilient, and strategically vital as aluminium. But behind this shimmering metal lies a silent powerhouse—bauxite and alumina. As we are towards the middle of 2025, the stage is set for transformative shifts across the entire aluminium value chain, with bauxite and […]
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