Why scaling quality is so hard – A ground-zero look at aluminium extrusion

In my last column, I wrote about a dilemma that most small and mid-sized aluminium extruders live with: the constant trade-off between cutting prices...

Key Aluminium Foil Market Trends FRP Makers Must Watch in 2025 and Beyond

The aluminium foil industry is going through a noticeable shift. And it’s not just about packaging anymore. The market is expected to grow at a...

Hedging with Jorge #Episode 62: Call Options Explained – A Simple Car Insurance Analogy

In this blog of Hedging with Jorge, we take a fresh look at call options and explore why a hedger might choose to pay...

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...