Rupankar Majumder

6 days ago | blog.alcircle.com | Rupankar Majumder

In a world rushing toward electrification, one material is quietly transforming the backbone of our power systems: aluminium. Once considered a cheaper alternative to copper, aluminium has rapidly emerged as a strategic material for building the next generation of wires, cables, and conductors. But this isn’t just about cost efficiency anymore—it’s about sustainability, scalability, and system transformation. If you think aluminium’s role ends at transmission lines, think again.

1 week ago | blog.alcircle.com | Rupankar Majumder

In today’s fast-evolving aluminium industry, where sustainability goals are no longer a “nice-to-have” but an imperative, aluminium dross—once viewed as a hazardous substance—is fast becoming one of the most strategically valuable by-products in the global metals landscape.

1 week ago | blog.alcircle.com | Rupankar Majumder

In a world racing towards decarbonisation and electrification, few materials have proven as versatile, resilient, and strategically vital as aluminium. But behind this shimmering metal lies a silent powerhouse—bauxite and alumina. As we are towards the middle of 2025, the stage is set for transformative shifts across the entire aluminium value chain, with bauxite and alumina standing at the very heart of it all.

1 week ago | blog.alcircle.com | Rupankar Majumder

When you think about aluminium, the sleek cans, aircraft bodies, or smart electric car frames might come to mind. But there’s a hidden story behind all that shine — a by-product known as red mud. For every tonne of alumina produced, about 1.25 tonnes of this highly alkaline waste are left behind. With over 4 billion tonnes generated globally to date, red mud isn’t just a by-product — it’s a colossal environmental challenge.

1 week ago | blog.alcircle.com | Rupankar Majumder

Aluminium’s dynamic trajectoryAluminium is no longer just a versatile metal—it’s the foundation for a changing industrial world. The 2025 outlook suggests a year where every tonne of aluminium used carries not only value but also consequence. From downstream products to recycling systems, this metal’s journey reveals much about sustainability, innovation, and economic ambition. Downstream: The pulse of aluminium progressThe downstream aluminium segment is a true engine room of global manufacturing.