Ferrochrome prices strong, availability tight – Stainless Espresso
20 February 2023 – Supply of ferrochrome and chrome ores remains tight, keeping prices high. Indonesia has a growing dilemma with its nickel. And ArcelorMittal collects Western tax billions for decarbonisation and even wants to increase CO2 emissions tenfold in...
EU Carbon Border Tax CBAM, a growing concern for Africa – Stainless Espresso
17 February 2023 – African countries could lose 30 to 35% of their exports to Europe with the introduction of the EU Carbon Border Tax (CBAM), according to a recent study. Indonesia wants to maintain its bauxite export ban, but is having growing problems finding...
Skills shortage in mining hits lack of investment – Stainless Espresso
16 February 2023 – The skills shortage is hitting the mining industry hard. Mining engineering degrees have fallen by up to 63%. At the same time, there is a massive lack of investment. Indonesian stainless steel mill raises prices further. LME nickel stocks at...