Next commodity trader hit by nickel fraud – Stainless Espresso
25 August 2023 – Once again, a commodity trader who thought nickel was in his containers has been hit by a scam that commodity major Trafigura has also suffered this year. And after EU natural gas prices shot up due to a strike in Australia, they temporarily...
Chinese copper prices rise on positive sentiment – Stainless Espresso
24 August 2023 – Copper prices on the SHFE rose again Thursday on positive sentiment, political tailwinds and rising demand for other raw materials. And is the LME losing the nickel case in court? Source
US mills increase stainless steel alloy surcharges for September 2023 – Stainless Espresso
23 August 2023 – Stainless steel alloy surcharges in the United States for September 2023 are increasing. In particular, the surcharge for 316/316L is jumping up. Natural gas prices in Germany fell dramatically in July. And Asian commodities continue to develop...
World’s largest H2 direct reduction plant starts operation in Germany? – Stainless Espresso
22 August 2023 – You’re only being lied to if you believe it! Has the world’s largest H2 direct reduction plant really been commissioned in Germany and what does that actually mean? But this should not distract from us the positive facts: A look at...