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 […]
Understanding the mechanics of selling call options before building a strategy When we talk about hedging with options in the aluminium market, most traders and procurement professionals find buying options far more intuitive than selling them. That’s because buying options feels similar to buying insurance: simple, safe and straightforward. But when it comes to selling […]
This week the global aluminium industry has witnessed a lot of significant events. From North America’s brewing tariff tensions to fluctuating stock performances in India, to three major players of the global aluminium industry, namely Rio Tinto, Vedanta and Constellium SE announcing their latest financial updates. To begin with, Rio Tinto, reported a dip in […]
When you’re building an aluminium supply chain across countries, you’re not just moving products, you’re managing: Expectations, solving logistics PUZZLEs, connecting people who often speak different business “languages.” Here’s what I’ve learned from working in the middle of that process, between factory, forwarder and customer, every single day. Logistics is not just delivery; it’s a […]