Author: Jo Claes

The world stainless association has released figures for the first half year of 2026, showing the total stainless steel melt shop production was 33.0 million tonnes, an increase of 5% compared to the same period in 2025. Read more

In this Summer issue of Nickel Magazine, we highlight the critical importance of material choice in our kitchens and food-processing environments. Read more

In conjunction with Team Stainless, Dr Francisco Meza, Benjamin Baer and Justin Ocel presented at the NASCC: The Steel Conference in April this year. Recordings of their presentations are now available on demand via the AISC website. Read more

In an interview with Gary Coates, Nickel Institute Manager Market Development & Technical, Meri Beth Wojtaszek shares how 3-A SSI has become a trusted benchmark for hygienic design and why its work is more relevant than ever in today's global food industry. Read more

New White Paper Reveals Hidden Health Risks in Common Kitchenware and Establishes Stainless Steel as the Modern Benchmark for Safe, Healthy Kitchens Read more

For this edition Glencore has won two awards in social and governance category respectively. Their partnership with the South African National Council for the Blind to improve access to eye care in communities around Emalahleni, Mpumalanga was highly praised as well as their Geographic Information Systems to enhance environmental and social risk governance across their operations, improving sustainability oversight and stakeholder engagement. Read more

worldstainless is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 edition of Stainless Steel in Figures, the industry's authoritative reference guide for stainless steel statistics. Read more

Global chrome ore production decreased by 2,8% to 10,47%Mt q-o-q with output falling across most producing regions to the exception of South Africa, global ferrochrome production increased marginally by 0,6% to 4,36Mt q-o-q supported by higher output in India and the gradual restart of South Africa smelters as well as CBAM effects in the EU which supported local production. Read more

Recognizing excellence in Market Development, Technology, Safety, and Sustainability, the annual ceremony highlighted the groundbreaking ideas shaping the future of stainless steel. Read more

In this MetalshubTalks webinar, we examine how geopolitical developments, industrial transformation, and digitalisation are influencing the future of chromium supply chains. Read more