Sounds like good advice, yet that is what is occurring with aluminium in the electrical marketplace. A copper industry standard is being used to define aluminium. It is like someone promoting themself by saying that their competitor came in next to last in a 2-man race. Figure1. Two-man race Absurd, yes, yet people are literally […]
The author T.E. Carter once wrote that the court of public opinion moves much faster than the law. In Europe, this tenet could apply to the environmental policy agenda and the dichotomy that is forming between European citizens and lawmakers. The European Union (EU)’s overhaul of its Emissions Trading System (ETS) is designed to demonstrate […]
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 […]
The playwright George Bernard Shaw once said that a wise man changes his mind; a fool never will. We can, but also hope that supranational political entities like the European Union (EU) have the confidence and wisdom to reject foolish policy and legislation when it is exposed as such. Yet few measures better capture the […]
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 […]
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 […]
