Yearly Archives: 2025

Undercutting or upgrading? The price pressure facing smaller aluminium extruders

I had an idea: Assemble a team of AI/ML interns—mentored by an industry veteran—to address the operational headaches of extrusion plants. To validate the...

Upstream weekly: Vedanta announces record FY25 performance, future growth blueprint & demerger process

This week the Indian aluminium industry has been under the spotlight for various reasons. To begin with Indian conglomerate Vedanta Aluminium has embarked on...

The aluminium revival: Can America rebuild what it lost?

Since the 1980s, the United States has experienced a staggering collapse in its primary aluminium production. From nearly 4.6 million tonnes at its peak,...

A to Z Guide of Aluminium Surface Treatments And How to Choose the Right One

If you work with aluminium extrusions, you know the surface finish can make or break your final product. But with so many treatment options...

Upstream weekly: Trump’s 50% aluminium tariff sparks divided reactions from top US players; Europe’s primary aluminium output mirrors last year’s trend

The US has doubled tariffs on aluminium imports to 50 per cent, aiming to protect domestic industry. But this decision has been accepted by...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 58: Hedging aluminium sales – A lesson in risk-free trading

In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we move from exercises into action. Jorge walks us through a practical scenario faced by aluminium traders...

Guide to Importing Aluminium Extrusion Products from China

China is one of the world's leading manufacturers and exporters of aluminium extrusion products like profiles, round bars and tubes. Whether you're in construction,...

Upstream weekly: US doubles tariff on foreign steel & aluminium to 50%, sparking global concern

The global aluminium and steel industry faced another renewed set of disruptions when the US trade policy took another unexpected turn. Just a day...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 57: Navigating premium arbitrage and futures hedging in aluminium trading

In the 57th blog of Hedging with Jorge, we delve into a practical scenario that illustrates the complexities of aluminium trading, particularly focusing on...

Guinea’s bauxite journey: From discovery to global dominance

Guinea, a mineral-rich nation in West Africa, holds the world’s largest bauxite reserves, an estimated 24.7% of global deposits. This natural abundance has made...

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