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AL Circle Blog | Aluminium Industry TrendAnalysis, Technology Review, Event Rundown and Much More … , we’ve become Sri Lanka’s top aluminium extrusion manufacturer and earned the trust of global brands worldwide. As we continue our journey towards excellence, Alumex PLC is thrilled to announce our expansion into both […] Continue reading AL Circle Regulations and tariffs distorting the global aluminium trade April 26, 2024 Contributed by: AL Circle Team The global aluminium industry operates as a vast and intricate ecosystem, where even the smallest regulatory adjustments can set off chain reactions that ripple throughout the entire value chain. Governments hold considerable sway over the industry’s trajectory, from energy policies to trade tariffs. Any such decision made by governments can send shockwaves that reverberate among […] Continue reading AL Circle Alba: Forging a sustainable future through responsible practices April 17, 2024 Contributed by: Ali Al Baqali, Alba Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba), one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, recognises the significant role it plays in shaping the environmental and social landscape. Committed to responsible and sustainable business practices, Alba has implemented a comprehensive Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) roadmap, strengthening its alignment with Bahrain’s ambitious goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development […] Continue reading AL Circle Advantages of narrower and deeper slots in baked anodes April 15, 2024 Contributed by: Giovanni Magarotto, T.T. Tomorrow Technology Technological progress related to the production of anode-cutting machines is continuously developing and transforming to support the new energy and environmental challenges that the aluminium industry has been facing in recent years. Cutting slots in the anodes allow the gas produced during the electrolysis process to escape, thus improving the energy efficiency in the primary […] Continue reading AL Circle The Red Sea crisis is changing the contours of the aluminium trade April 11, 2024 Contributed by: AL Circle Team The chaos brewing in the Red Sea seriously affects the global aluminium market. Militant attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait are throwing off the balance of trade between Europe and Asia. This mess forces ships to ditch the usual Suez Canal route and take the long, pricey route around the […] Continue reading AL Circle Hindalco’s greener, stronger and smarter metal solutions pave the way to sustainable, lightweight commercial transportation April 6, 2024 Contributed by: Hindalco Industries Ltd. Hindalco, a flagship metal company of the Aditya Birla group, is the global leader in aluminium rolling and India’s largest integrated aluminium player. It is a major global aluminium sheet supplier (BIW) to the automobile industry, and its subsidiary Novelis boasts a marquee customer base comprising most auto global OEMs. Today, Hindalco is leading the […] Continue reading AL Circle The regulatory swamp: An analysis of regulations and tariffs affecting the global aluminium industry March 22, 2024 Contributed by: AL Circle Team The global aluminium industry is like a complex ecosystem, where the slightest regulatory shift can send cascading effects throughout the entire value chain. Governments wield enormous influence over the industry’s trajectory, from energy policies to trade tariffs. Each decision made by governments worldwide can send ripples throughout the entire aluminium producers and consumers’ network. This […] Continue reading AL Circle How is the Red Sea crisis impacting global aluminium trade routes? March 17, 2024 Contributed by: AL Circle Team The unrelenting spate of attacks on commercial vessels navigating through the Red Sea has sent shockwaves through the global aluminium market, causing massive disruptions in commodity trade routes. This crisis, the ever-escalating tensions, the knock-on supply chain issues, and the multifold rise in maritime shipping insurance premiums have forced a major reorganisation in the industry, […] Continue reading AL Circle Challenges and ways to decarbonise the aluminium value chain March 9, 2024 Contributed by: AL Circle Team Aluminium is a crucial element contributing to the development of modern technologies focusing on energy transition. It is also the reason behind the emission of greenhouse gases (GHGs) worldwide. The International Energy Agency (IEA) has reported that aluminium production alone contributes around 3 per cent of the GHG emissions (around 270 tonnes). The clean energy […] Continue reading AL Circle Aluminium supply chain: Challenges and ways to overcome them March 2, 2024 Contributed by: AL Circle Team The exceptional features of aluminium make it an excellent choice for manufacturing various products ranging from household items to aerospace. If we talk about only the transportation sector, the automotive lightweight material market is anticipated to reach US$ 99.3 billion by 2025. This metal is by far the best option to construct long-distance power lines. 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