Monthly Archives: May, 2025

More smartphones than consumers, what it means for the planet?

How many smartphones do you use? I have two; one for regular days, and another just for travel because its battery lasts longer. Now multiply...

India-UK Free Trade Agreement: What does it mean for the aluminium industry

The recently signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the UK marks a significant milestone with far-reaching implications for the aluminium industry in...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 54: Understanding hedging through everyday life examples

In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we shift focus from speculation to a core principle of risk management - hedging. To be hedged...

Decarbonising aluminium: A policy opportunity

Aluminium is a vital material for the energy transition and our daily lives. It is integral for solar panels and wind turbines, electric cables,...

Aluminium aerosol cans are gaining ground—here’s what the data tells us

In the era of green consumerism and brand accountability, sustainability isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a business imperative. While aluminium beverage cans often steal the...

Upstream weekly: Two of Alcoa’s smelters show contrasting paths, with Portland reflecting confidence while San Ciprián showing signs of struggle

The aluminium industry is currently navigating a landscape of sharp contrasts—marked by remarkable highs and surprising lows—making it one of the most intriguing sectors...

Aluminium in electric vehicles: Lighter, stronger, greener

As the electric vehicle (EV) industry accelerates towards a sustainable future, aluminium has emerged as a pivotal material, offering a trifecta of benefits: reduced...

Why Aluminium Wires & Cables are powering the future – and why you shouldn’t miss this exclusive forecast

In a world rushing toward electrification, one material is quietly transforming the backbone of our power systems: aluminium. Once considered a cheaper alternative to...

Read this before you landfill another gram of aluminium dross

In today’s fast-evolving aluminium industry, where sustainability goals are no longer a “nice-to-have” but an imperative, aluminium dross—once viewed as a hazardous substance—is fast...

Bauxite & Alumina 2025 and beyond: The raw power behind aluminium’s future

In a world racing towards decarbonisation and electrification, few materials have proven as versatile, resilient, and strategically vital as aluminium. But behind this shimmering...

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