Updated on 21 January 2026 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 […]
Introduction Aluminium, as a wonder metal used to make extrusions, has surely come of age and is widely accepted in home and industrial applications alike. However, there are always innovations being considered to further lower the operational costs during extrusion. Since there are very limited possibilities of further giving the final shape of the extruded […]
As sustainability and material innovation reshape beverage packaging, new research has reinforced aluminium’s credentials as a viable alternative to traditional glass for wine packaging. Recent experimental results from a study conducted by researchers at the University of Florida demonstrate that aluminium cans can preserve wine quality comparably to glass bottles. Reassessing material choice in wine […]
Introduction Over the past year, the questions I hear from aluminium businesses have started to converge. Should we add anodising?Is solar framing still worth expanding?Where do we invest for the next decade?What comes after basic extrusion, now that price pressure feels permanent? These are not abstract questions. They come from people running plants under tight […]
Two sister metals that are everywhere in our lives: Aluminium and magnesium Magnesium is the third most common metal and as a structural material after steel and aluminium. It is also the metallic material with the lowest density used in industry. Magnesium and its alloys are characterised by advantages such as lightweight, high specific strength, […]
Introduction As the aluminium industry continues to grow globally, the availability of skilled talent is a bottleneck for sustainable expansion. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the world’s largest aluminium producers, is tackling this challenge head-on with a long-term training initiative that goes beyond employment numbers. It’s about capability, opportunity and building human capital that […]
Downstream also acts as the strategic bridge between metal production and end users. In practical terms, it links what smelters and recyclers produce to what automotive OEMs, construction firms, packaging converters, grid developers and electronics manufacturers actually buy. When the downstream slows, the upstream feels it with a lag. When downstream upgrades are made, aluminium […]
The global aluminium industry is entering a structurally decisive phase. While global economic growth is slowing, aluminium demand continues to hold up, supported by long-term transition themes such as renewable energy, electric mobility, infrastructure development and the rapid expansion of data centres. This article distils key insights from a recent aluminium market outlook session, covering […]
Introduction In the global mining and aluminium industry, corporate responsibility is increasingly measured not just by output and efficiency, but by long-term social impact. Rio Tinto, one of the world’s largest diversified mining companies, is reinforcing this shift by placing community development and social wellbeing alongside its core operations. Beyond extracting resources, the company is […]
The skyline of Almaty has a striking new addition: a museum that doesn’t just house art, but makes the building itself a bold statement on design, context and materials. The recently opened Almaty Museum of Arts stands out, literally, as a contemporary architecture piece where stone and aluminium meet to craft a space that bridges […]
