In the evolving landscape of recycling, aluminium stands out as a material with immense potential. Its ability to be recycled infinitely without degrading quality makes it a valuable resource in the circular economy. However, the efficiency of aluminium recycling hinges on the precision of sorting processes. Enter AI-powered robots, transforming how Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) […]
In my previous article, I explained how the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is changing global trade for aluminium. Let’s now look at why aluminium will face one of the toughest tests and what exporters actually need to measure. Aluminium is a power-hungry metal. Nearly two-thirds of its total carbon footprint comes from […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
In case you are wondering, Prosecco is a popular Italian sparkling wine made from Glera grapes, crafted in the regions of Veneto and Friuli-Venezia Giulia. And now Brown Brothers, Australia’s pioneering Prosecco producer, is reshaping tradition with a strikingly modern twist. Not in the familiar clink of glass, but in the sleek shimmer of aluminium. […]