Updated on 21 October 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 the realm of premium travel gear, Away’s Aluminium Edge collection stands out as a testament to innovation and sophistication. This hybrid luggage series seamlessly integrates the robust durability of aluminium with the lightweight resilience of polycarbonate, catering to the discerning needs of modern travellers. Design excellence The Aluminium Edge collection is a harmonious blend […]
The aluminium foil market in North America is witnessing steady growth, underpinned by evolving consumer preferences, technological innovation, and expanding applications across industries. In 2024, the region’s total aluminium foil demand stood at over 600,000 tonnes, accounting for 8-10 per cent of global consumption. According to ongoing market data analysis, this demand is projected to […]
The global aluminium foilstock consumption has experienced steady growth from 4.42 million tonnes in 2010 to 8.18 million tonnes in 2023, registering an 85 per cent increase over 13 years. Despite a marginal decline in 2023 due to weaker North American demand, the overall trend remains strongly upward. This growth underscores the importance of business […]
Production of aluminium metal by coal-based thermal energy causes a high emission level of almost 16 MT of CO2 per MT of metal produced. Reduction of CO2 emission will require either an alternative source of energy or efficient, stringent handling and management of the Electrolytic Cell for producing aluminium metal, in case the source of […]
The urgency for sustainable processes is no longer breaking news. As a result, global demand for aluminium surges, driven by industrialisation, urbanisation, and EV-driven mobility. In Nigeria, Terra Aqua, one of the country’s largest recyclers, is advancing this transition with strategic support from Manufacturing Africa (MA), a UK government-funded initiative under the Foreign, Commonwealth & […]
BMW’s 2026 iX3 “Neue Klasse” makes a clear statement that “circular materials and high performance can coexist”. One-third of the SUV’s total mass now comes from secondary inputs, including a significant amount of recycled aluminium, which helps deliver a 20% boost in driving efficiency compared to the current model while integrating an estimated 740 kg […]
For decades, aluminium producers and exporters have been locked in familiar battles, fighting for price, pushing volumes and struggling to balance costs with quality. In recent years, trade wars, tariff disputes and shifting geopolitics have only added to the strain. Margins are constantly squeezed and competition grows fiercer. Now, another layer of pressure is taking […]
The US aluminium industry finds itself once again under the heavy cloud of uncertainty. For years, trade measures have been used as a tool to protect domestic production, yet instead of generating clarity, they have created an unstable environment that complicates decision-making from the boardroom of a primary smelter to the operations floor of a […]
When we began this journey together, the idea was simple: make hedging aluminium less intimidating and more practical for businesses exposed to market volatility. Seventy episodes later, here we are, closing a cycle that has stretched across almost seventy sessions, each dedicated to empowering decision-makers with strategies to manage risk more effectively. In this final […]