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Melbourne’s street furniture tells a story of identity and durability. Built from molybdenum-containing Type 316 stainless steel, these iconic designs resist corrosion, reduce maintenance, and contribute to a public realm that reflects care, continuity, and lasting performance. Read more

The International Nickel Study Group (INSG), together with the International Lead and Zinc Study Group (ILZSG) and the International Copper Study Group (ICSG), is pleased to announce the appointment of Kamila Slupek as Common Secretary-General, effective 1 February. Ms Slupek succeeds Paul White, who has retired from the Study Groups after more than 30 years of dedicated service. Read more

In early 2026, the Nickel Institute issued some key revisions to its Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions guidance for the nickel industry. The document outlines more stringent, specific, and harmonised rules designed to improve data quality, transparency, and compliance with international standards. Read more

Madrid’s storied Bernabéu Stadium underwent major renovation to expand its events beyond football. Type 316 stainless steel plays an important role in the stadium’s shimmering stainless steel façade. Read more

The ICDA is pleased to welcome a new ferrochrome producer in the ICDA membership: Inner Mongolia Shuofeng Industrial Read more

In this session, Tim Collins (Secretary-General, worldstainless) explains how and why tea staining occurs, and outlines practical steps that material specifiers, fabricators and end users can take to prevent it and maintain the desired appearance of stainless steel in service. Read more

The 5th edition of the ICDA Cape Town networking event and dinner reaffirmed its relevance and impact, drawing 120 delegates and marking one of the most successful gatherings since these events were launched. Read more

The next International Nickel Study Group (INSG) Meetings will be held at the INSG Headquarters in Lisbon, Portugal, on 20 and 21 April 2026. Read more

The ICDA Africa Chromium Week from 14 to 16 April 2026 in Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls, will bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and market participants to examine the forces reshaping the sector. Read more

Held on 6 and 7 May in Rotterdam, Duplex World Conference 2026 is a meeting ground for professionals working in the duplex stainless steel supply chain to address key issues in from design and manufacture, through purchasing to usage and maintenance. Read more

The in-ground infrastructure woven into our cities often goes unnoticed, but it plays an essential role in how we live. Drains, maintenance access points, and manhole covers must reliably function in harsh urban conditions, while integrating seamlessly with their surroundings. Read more

The world stainless association has released figures for the third quarter of 2025, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production for the first 9 months of 2025 was 48.0 million tonnes, an increase of 3.0% compared the first 9 months of 2024. Read more

In Q3 2025 Global chrome ore production remained broadly stable, recording only modest growth, whereas global ferrochrome production and trade declined, largely owing to reduced output in Southern Africa. Read more

A spectacular footbridge along Cornwall’s rugged coast replaces a lost land link and reconnects the two halves of Tintagel Castle, one of Britain’s most legendary historic sites. Read more

In this edition of Nickel, we illuminate the role of this versatile metal in forward-looking technologies which contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Read more

Nickel Institute Webinar on 10 January 2026. The webinar will cover stainless steels and nickel alloys in the oil and gas industry, focusing on their properties, weldability, and corrosion resistance. Read more

International Chromium Development Association is delighted to share with you the official press release for Chromium 2025, which you can refer to for a summary of the event's key takeaways. Read more

The ICDA is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 5th edition of the ICDA Networking event and dinner in Cape Town which is scheduled to take place on 8 February 2026. Read more

The ICDA is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the ICDA Africa Chromium Week 2026. The event will comprise panel discussions featuring prominent experts, industry CEOs, political leaders, and leading analysts. The programme will also include regional and global outlooks. Read more

In recent years, several Italian water utilities, supported by Team Stainless, have initiated programs to replace traditional service connections with Type 316 stainless steel alternatives to reduce water leakage. Installations carried out in Brescia, Ancona and Belluno are expected to reach around 700 by the end of the year, marking an important milestone in Italy’s adoption of this technology. Read more

Type 316 stainless steel flexible service lines are proving to be a game-changer for water infrastructure. Already successful in dramatically reducing water loss across some of Asia’s largest cities, this durable, safe, and sustainable solution is now gaining traction in Italy. Read more

During this webinar, worldstainless Secretary-General Tim Collins explained why stainless steels are the perfect food and beverage contact material and outlined compelling academic research concerning the health risks associated with other material choices. Read more

What are the latest trends in the chromium market? Read more

An Olympic-length swimming pool, therapy baths, and rooftop running track is floating on the Seine inside a sleek, steel-structured barge named Annette K.. Designed for public use year round, it’s a bold return to river life, made possible by the quiet strength of molybdenum-containing T316L stainless steel. Read more

The ICDA is pleased to announce the publication of the interviews of the Chrome Sustainability Awards. The winner interviews are now available. Read more

Jakarta, October 21, 2025, Indonesia marked a significant milestone in its industrial journey with the very first Indonesia Stainless Steel Summit 2025, held today in Jakarta. Read more

On Tuesday 18 November worldstainless Secretary-General Tim Collins will be the keynote speaker at the Stainless Steel World Conference in Maastricht. Read more

In about a couple of weeks, the chromium industry will be gathering in Seville for what is set to be the largest gathering of chromium industry leaders across the global value chain. More than 200 delegates are already registered! Read more

The third edition of the Chromium industry ESG technical conference was yet another success, firmly establishing the event as a regular feature in the global chromium industry annual calendar. Read more

The International Chromium Development Association is pleased to announce that it will host its landmark conference, Members Meeting 2026 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe! Read more

The 2025 edition of the Stainless Steel in Figures is now available. The brochure is the reference guide for statistics on stainless steels and has a range of statistics about the world stainless steel industry. Read more

The Nickel Institute , the global association of leading nickel producers, is pleased to announce the appointment of Pierre Derieux as its new Director, Market Development, effective 1 July 2025. Read more

IMOA’s new MolyReview is out now! In this issue, discover how molybdenum-alloyed stainless steel made possible an Olympic-length floating pool on the River Seine; how 2205 duplex stainless steel creates a spectacular footbridge on Cornwall’s rugged coast. Read more

What are the latest trends in the chromium market? Read more

This edition of Nickel magazine marks its 40th anniversary. This issue highlights nickel’s evolution from primarily serving stainless steel in 1985 to becoming a critical component in the energy transition by 2025. Read more

In this interview with Lydia Yuan, Vice President of Xin Gang Lian, ICDA explores the company's commitment to sustainability in the countries where they operate. Read more

The ICDA is pleased to welcome 3 companies onboard: Inner Mongolia Risheng Zhibo Metallurgy Co., Ltd., Balasore Alloys Limited, AlphaOre Trading (Pty) Ltd in the ICDA Membership. Read more

Webinar, hosted by the Singapore Welding Society, to learn how to optimize duplex stainless steel weld performance. Read more

Register for the Chromium 2025 conference to gain an in-depth understanding of the industry's most pressing issues. The conference will feature a keynote speech on China by a former US diplomat who served in the country, as well as a roundtable discussion with industry CEOs and a panel on ESG and investment, the role of chromium as a critical raw material and global market outlooks. Read more

ICDA is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 3rd edition of the Chromium ESG Technical Conference. Read more

As awareness grows around the health and environmental impacts of everyday materials, stainless steel is emerging as a safer, more sustainable choice—especially in kitchens. This Stainless Steel World article explores why stainless steel isn’t just durable—it’s essential for the future of safe food preparation. Read more

The NAWA Pavilion is a mesmerizing fusion of art and architecture, inviting visitors to step into its walkable embrace. Its mirror-polished Type 316 stainless steel arches appear to flow and transform with the shifting light and seasons, echoing the vitality of their surroundings. Read more

The ICDA is honored to announce the winners of the 3rd edition of the Chromium Industry Sustainability Awards, an initiative sponsored by TELF AG. Read more

The Taylor Yard Bridge spans the Los Angeles River, reconnecting two neighborhoods long divided by geography and history. Its bold, oversized design, pays homage to the area’s industrial past as a bustling railyard and serves as a striking landmark. Slender 2205 duplex stainless steel tension rods provide the strength and resilience needed to hold this iconic structure together. Read more

worldstainless is proud to release the second edition of the Ferritic Stainless Steels brochure. We were immensely encouraged by the fact that our first edition of this brochure, released in 2007, was exceptionally well received and reached a very broad audience. Read more

During the Annual Awards Ceremony of the world stainless association in Beijing on 14 May 2025 the winners of the 2025 Stainless Steel Industry Awards were announced. The Awards are given in four categories, Market Development, Technology, Safety and Sustainability. Since 2010 the association awards good practices and novel ideas in these categories every year. Read more

The latest ICDA event - Members Meeting 2025 was another highly successful conference, underlining the ICDA’s position as the foremost global forum for the chromium industry since 1984. Read more

Following the success of the ICDA Members Meeting 2025 in Ulanqab, ICDA is delighted to inform you that you can now register for the Chromium 2025 conference, scheduled to take place in Seville on 4-6 November 2025. Read more

Drawing on real-world examples, this session will explain how subtle environmental differences between urban locations influence corrosion mechanisms, offering engineers, designers, and city planners a clearer understanding of what works—and what doesn’t—when it comes to corrosion prevention in the cityscape. Read more

These sessions reflect the Nickel Institute and IMOA’s commitment to advancing industry knowledge and giving confidence to specify nickel and moly-containing materials. Read more

IMOA recently published an updated Life Cycle Analysis of Molybdenum Products for Metallurgical Applications. The products included in this updated 2024 LCI dataset are ... Read more

The world stainless association has released figures for the full year of 2024, showing that stainless steel melt shop production has increased from 2023... Read more

In Q4 2024, global production and trade of chrome ore and ferrochromium declined due to a combination of regional factors and uncertain economic outlook resulting in lower demand. Read more

Global production of molybdenum was at 639.7 million pounds (mlbs) in 2024, a rise of 2% from 625.4 mlbs in 2023, figures released by the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA) show. Read more

In this edition of the Nickel Magazine, we examine nickel through the lens of Environmental, Social, and Governance principles. Download your copy here... Read more

Like any other major industry, the stainless steels industry endeavours to reduce its operational CO2 emissions on an ongoing basis. worldstainless has... Read more

As the world strives for climate neutrality, Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) is an essential bridge to a sustainable future. Read more

The ICDA is pleased to welcome Bulk Connections in the ICDA Membership. Read more here... Read more

worldstainless has moved its LinkedIn page. Our LinkedIn page can now be found at https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/worldstainless2. Remember to hit the follow button... Read more

We invite you to explore the case studies for the 3rd edition of the ICDA sustainability awards, sponsored by TELF AG. Read more

In recent years, The Nickel Institute, in collaboration with the International Molybdenum Association (IMOA), has made significant strides in global knowledge-sharing by hosting a series of impactful webinars with the Indian Institute of Welding – Mumbai branch (IIW-Mumbai). Read more

Discover who will be speaking at the ICDA Members Meeting 2025 in Ulanqab. We are proud to count on the support of prestigious local stakeholders, including the Ulanqab Government, the Xing Gang Lian Group, as well as several key industry associations. Read more

The International Chromium Development Association is pleased to announce that it will host its landmark conference, Chromium, in Seville, Spain, on 4-6 November 2025. Read more

The 4th edition of the ICDA Networking Dinner in Cape Town was another successful event, bringing together 100 delegates for an informative and friendly evening. Read more

The ICDA have interviewed several of the women who are leading professionals in chromium sector. We asked them about their careers, the challenges they have faced, and the motivations that drive them. Read more

When you hear the phrase "stainless steel kitchen", most people would first think of a professional kitchen. Stainless steel, is corrosion resistant, durable, resistant to mould and odours, hygienic and easy to clean. Read more

Cable trays weave order into the chaos of cables and tubing, transforming sprawling installations into clean, efficient systems. Read more

The latest edition of Nickel magazine features an analysis of where nickel stands in the strategic and critical ram materials debate as well as the magnificent stainless steel elephants of Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport and much more. Read more

ICDA conferences are renowned for providing invaluable insights into the latest market trends from a diverse range of expert speakers. Read more

IMOA’s new MolyReview is out now! In this issue, you can discover how molybdenum-containing stainless steel cable trays deliver exceptional performance. Read more

The world stainless association has released figures for the first nine months of 2024, showing that stainless steel melt shop production has increased by 5.4% year-on-year to 46 million metric tons. Read more

Chrome ore production saw a 3% decrease globally, whilst ferrochrome production fell by 1% in Q3 2024. More here. Read more

The Nickel Institute is pleased to announce that Dr. Veronique Steukers has taken up the position of President, effective 1 January. Read more

The ICDA is pleased to announce that the ICDA will enhance its ESG support to the chromium industry and ICDA members with the recent hire of an ESG coordinator. Read more via this link Read more

The protection of people can be considered from many perspectives including health and hygiene protection, physical safety protection and even mental wellbeing protection. Read more

Have you reserved your place for the ICDA Members Meeting 2025 in Ulanqab, 13-15 May 2025? This event will provide an invaluable opportunity to discover... Read more

The ICDA is opening a call for papers for its upcoming conference in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, PR China. Ulanqab has become a major ferroalloys production hub in China, representing about 68% of the Chinese ferrochrome capacity. Read more

Best wishes for the New Year to our esteemed community and for the celebration of the Wood Snake Spring Festival! Read more

The latest ICDA event in Cape Town, South Africa, was another highly successful conference, underlining the ICDA’s position as the foremost global forum for the chromium industry since 1984. Read more

An important milestone in the development of the The Copper Mark (including the Nickel Mark, Molybdenum Mark and Zinc Mark) has been achieved with its recognition by ResponsibleSteel. Read more

ICDA is delighted to collaborate with the ResponsibleSteel team of experts to guarantee that our industry delivers a sustainable product to steel end-users and the final consumers and contribute to the social and economic advancement of our communities. Read more

The world stainless association has released a report outlining the stainless steel industry emissions and data related to these emissions. Read more

On Tuesday 30 July worldstainless Secretary-General Tim Collins visited the McNealy Brown's yard to view a new demonstration bridge developed by Network Rail and the AVA Bridge Consortium. Read more

Stainless steels are a champion of recycling, with around 95% of end-of-life stainless steels being collected and recycled into new stainless steels without loss of quality. Durability and recyclability are two of the key contributions which stainless steels makes to sustainability. Read more

Almost nothing is more important than water. Yet, transmission systems worldwide lose billions and billions of liters of water a year to leakage. The solution to reducing this leakage is multifaceted, but replacing existing service lines with molybdenum-containing Type 316 stainless steel has proven highly successful. Read more

Knowing Nickel is the new video from the Nickel Institute which aims to give a high level insight into some of the important science concepts that are the basis for the safe use of nickel. Read more

We are pleased to confirm the release of the summary of the first LCA for LC FeCr commissioned by the ICDA. Low carbon ferrochrome (LC FeCr), with a carbon content below 0.5%, is a ferroalloy used to regulate the ratio of chromium in steel production without adding carbon and other unwanted ingredients. Read more