That would be really great, indeed…
Well, Outokumpu’s future is likely ultimately more in ferrochrome (=the chrome mine) than in the stainless steel ruined by the Chinese..?
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The major shift is that previously Outokumpu used two-thirds of its own ferrochrome itself, but now the share of external sales has risen to nearly half. In the future, the ratio could flip so that a clear majority of the ferrochrome would be directed for sale. There should already be enough capacity for that as it is…
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Competing ferrochrome production has been faltering in places like South Africa and Zimbabwe due to high energy costs. Demand is shifting towards Outokumpu more than before, also because the company produces ferrochrome with significantly lower carbon emissions. The company has introduced new products to its range, such as medium-carbon (i.e., lower-emission than before) ferrochrome and low-titanium ferrochrome…