Author: Jo Claes

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