When we think about managing aluminium price risks, one of the most effective strategies available to consumers is the zero-cost collar. This strategy allows buyers to protect themselves from price volatility by combining two option positions: buying a call and selling a put. In today’s episode, let’s focus on the first leg of this strategy […]
Apple is replacing the titanium frame of its Pro models with an aluminium chassis in the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro. This shift enhances sustainability, thermal performance, and overall device design, demonstrating how aluminium can drive innovation in consumer technology. Background Previous iPhone Pro models featured titanium frames, valued for their premium feel and durability. However, […]
Aluminium is a material used in almost every industry and is on the list of critical raw materials in many developed countries. Aluminium as a critical raw material Aluminium is a key material for strategic industries, particularly defence, aviation and renewable energy. Primary aluminium production is an energy-intensive process. Almost half of global primary aluminium […]
The aluminium extrusion industry is standing at a turning point. For years, the playbook was simple: add capacity, push output and chase prices. But the market has shifted. Competing on volume alone no longer guarantees survival and competing on cost is a losing game. The last decade was about adding capacity. The next one will […]
In this new episode of Hedging with Jorge, we continue our journey through the world of hedging strategies, this time focusing on call options and how they form the foundation of a zero-cost collar strategy. On popular demand, Jorge’s second edition of Aluminium and Other Base Metals: Understanding Risk Management and Hedging starts August 26, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]