AL Circle has announced the second edition of "Aluminium and Other Base Metals: Understanding Risk Management and Hedging," scheduled to commence from August 26 to September 18, 2025. The live online programme spans over four weeks with two sessions each week. Special pricing options are available for both individual participants and groups, with exclusive discounts offered for group registrations.
Who will be benefiting from this programme?
This programme is designed for beginners in the trading market. The topics will cover the fundamentals of commodity trading, types of market risk, practical hedging techniques and proven trading strategies.
This course offers tailored benefits across key domains:
- Aids the sales & marketing professionals to gain tools for effective customer accounts and contracts management amidst market volatility, enhance pricing strategies and apply effective risk management in metal trading.
- The finance professionals can strengthen their approach to financial and commodity risk, refine treasury strategies and improve planning and exposure management efficiently.
- Supports the metal sourcing professionals to sharpen the risk mitigation in trading, procurement and sourcing, while enhancing decision-making in dynamic market conditions.
Additionally, the programme is tailored to address the challenges of today's dynamic metals market, providing a clear understanding of risk management strategies with a great emphasis on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE).
What will be discussed in the programme?
It will include real-world hedging strategies used by industry professionals, practical case studies and confidence-building trading techniques. The programme will also emphasise the distinctive dynamics and price structures of both the LME and SHFE, helping the learners to equip themselves with hands-on skills to navigate commodity markets and build strategic hedging frameworks.
- Deep dive into the structure and mechanics of global metal exchanges like LME and SHFE
- Clarity on core risk concepts and the types of exposures in commodity trading
- Hands-on learning of industry-relevant hedging tools and techniques
- Real-world case studies to enhance decision-making and strategic thinking
- Framework to build and implement an effective risk management plan
Explore the whole programme structure here.
Know your trainer
Jorge Eduardo Dyszel is a globally recognised expert in base metals and a veteran risk management consultant. With decades of experience, he has trained professionals at the LME and advised major industry players on market strategies. His teaching combines theoretical clarity with practical market insight, making him a highly sought-after mentor in metals trading and hedging.
Details that matter
Duration: 4 weeks with two sessions a week
Mode: Live sessions every Tuesday and Thursday,
Time: 7–8 PM IST or 3:30–4:40 PM (CEST)
Start Date: August 26, 2025
End Date: September 18, 2025
Testimonials of the past attendees
The first edition saw participation from Oman, Qatar, Hong Kong, India, Greece, France and New York, with many sharing their testimonials on the value and impact of the programme. Here are some:
1. "Jorge committed to making a beginner like me, someone who understands hedging and related strategies. Very glad to attend this training." - Fernando Barroso - SCHREDER
2. "Jorge is an excellent trainer, and the way he keeps people engaged is commendable" - Sneha Kumari - Hindalco
3. "The course offered practical insights into navigating today's volatile markets. It deepened my understanding of price risks, market dynamics, and effective hedging strategies." – Salman Shaban - Lucky Group
To register for this programme, visit here.
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