Yearly Archives: 2025

Smart moves, not shortcuts: Why the next decade in aluminium extrusion belongs to AI

The aluminium extrusion industry is standing at a turning point. For years, the playbook was simple: add capacity, push output and chase prices. But...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 66: A beginner’s guide to call options via a car insurance analogy

In this new episode of Hedging with Jorge, we continue our journey through the world of hedging strategies, this time focusing on call options...

5 questions to ask before investing in aluminium advertising in 2026

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...

America’s aluminium comeback or North America’s trade war? The smelter revival that could backfire

The United States may be on the cusp of a genuine revival in primary aluminium smelting, a historically strategic industry that has languished for...

Upstream weekly: NALCO & Hindalco post stellar earnings amidst challenging aluminium market conditions

The upstream aluminium market kicked off the week with a mix of strong earnings, operational challenges, and strategic resilience across major players. India’s state-run...

Why now is the right time to rethink aluminium: The ASI revision as a global wake-up call

Recently, I attended the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Revision Guide webinar. The experience of it didn’t just like another industry session; it felt more...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 65: Call & put options explained for aluminium hedging

In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we take a practical look at call options and put options - two fundamental tools in commodity...

Upstream weekly: US-India trade row deepens over aluminium tariffs; Russia partnership gains ground

The protectionist tariff strategy once championed by US President Donald Trump to bolster domestic aluminium and steel production appears to be backfiring in early...

Why aluminium is the magic metal?

The history of aluminium is relatively short since it was discovered only in the nineteenth century, yet it has become an essential part of...

Tariffs, Trade and Turbulence: A Guide for Aluminium Scrap Dealers

The aluminium market is entering a period of rapid change, driven by shifting trade policies, price fluctuations and growing pressure on sustainable materials. For...

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