Yearly Archives: 2025

Upstream weekly: Aluminium giants Rio Tinto & Alcoa post strong Q2 results, but warn of tariff-driven cost pressures

Aluminium remains a cornerstone of the global economy, with growing demand for the 'green metal' highlighting its critical role in a sustainable future. Despite...

Top 10 recycling initiatives powering aluminium industry’s green shift

Aluminium doesn’t do goodbyes, it just keeps showing up. Melt it down, shape it up, and boom, it’s back again. Cans today, cars tomorrow...

Tracing the history of US tariffs from 1789 till today

In the world of global trade, few tools stir as much debate as tariffs. Framed as shields for domestic industries or weapons in economic...

Is Poor Raw Material Quality Affecting Your Aluminium Extrusions?

Distorted profiles, uneven finishes and frustrated buyers! These are the harsh realities facing many traders and manufacturers in the aluminium extrusion industry. Low-quality control...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 61: Call options explained: A simple car insurance analogy

Welcome back to a new episode of Hedging with Jorge, your go-to series for breaking down complex hedging strategies into simple, actionable insights. In...

Upstream weekly: India to hit back with $3.8B retaliatory tariffs on US goods amidst aluminium

The ongoing trade dynamics between the United States and India have taken a critical turn amid discussions over a Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). India...

A simple guide to ASI’s performance and chain of custody standards

Aluminium is used in many aspects of modern life, from the foil that keeps your chocolate fresh to the alloys that launch rockets into...

Aluminium recycling: The backbone of a circular, low-carbon economy

Aluminium, unlike many other materials, retains its properties after infinite recycling. This makes it the ultimate circular metal, with far-reaching implications for both sustainability...

Exploring the boom in the aluminium packaging market for eco-friendly consumer goods

Take a look around you! Most likely, what you're drinking or what hand cream you're applying is packaged in aluminium. That's no accident. The...

Upstream weekly: India-UAE aluminium corridor grows stronger with CEPA at the core

The global aluminium industry is showing renewed strength as key developments across production, raw material supply, and international trade unfold. India and the UAE...

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