In today’s volatile aluminium market, where prices are spiralling and new projects are emerging, the need for solid risk management strategies has never been more critical. During this webinar, industry veterans and experts discussed the key risks that aluminium industry projects face in their early phases, from design to procurement to quality control and provided […]
Introduction Coffee culture has rapidly embraced convenience, but that convenience has come at an environmental cost, especially with single-serve coffee pods. Cambio Roasters is now challenging the status quo with an innovative recyclable aluminium solution designed to reshape how coffee lovers think about convenience and sustainability. This new development puts recyclable aluminium at the forefront […]
A recent big event on Artificial Intelligence (AI) took place in New Delhi, India, under the leadership of the Prime Minister of India, which has been a big success with its stimulating effect on different segments of industry to support this Trillion Dollar Business Opportunity in probably less than a decade from now. I am […]
As global alumina refining accelerates, from expansion and new addition projects in India, China, Indonesia, the Middle East and a few other regions, a parallel curve is quietly steepening: the rise of red mud. Red mud generation by region (1974-2023) Source: AL Circle Research, IAI Also known as bauxite residue, red mud is the unavoidable […]
The recent Supreme Court ruling limiting the use of emergency economic powers to impose broad tariffs has been widely interpreted through a political lens. For the aluminium industry, however, the implications are less about politics and more about structure. The decision does not eliminate trade policy tools, nor does it dismantle Section 232 measures on […]
Ireland’s innovative deposit return scheme has successfully collected over 2.4 billion plastic bottles and aluminium cans since its launch, marking a significant achievement in the country’s recycling journey. The scheme, run by Re-turn, celebrated its second anniversary with impressive results, showing broad public participation and significant environmental impact. How Ireland’s deposit return scheme works The […]
Imagine two worlds shaping the same metal. In one world, aluminium is born from the earth. Bauxite mines, alumina refineries, smelters humming with megawatts of power, here, geography decides destiny. Countries rich in natural resources and energy infrastructure dominate. This is the world of primary aluminium, deeply resource-driven, capital-intensive and strategically tied to power costs […]
Updated on 19 February 2026 Aluminium is everywhere, from the bauxite mines to the sleek products we use daily. But how well do we understand the journey of this versatile metal? That’s where AL Pedia, a knowledge hub under AL Learn, comes in. Through AL Pedia, we’re building an easy-to-follow A-Z encyclopedia of aluminium, covering […]
Aluminium is steadily redefining how mobility, design and durability come together in modern transport solutions. From automotive lightweighting to premium recreational vehicles, the metal’s strength-to-weight advantage is unlocking new possibilities. In Arizona, a new generation of aluminium-backed camper vans, Alumivan, is showing how luxury travel and structural performance can coexist, without compromise. Why is aluminium […]
Introduction The basic question: Which is better for carrying current, copper or aluminium? For decades, the conventional wisdom has been that copper is better because it has higher electrical conductivity. Afterall, copper is “The Metal of Electrification.” This fundamental belief has been outdated for 80 years, since aluminium became available in industrial quantities after World […]
