Graphite Electrode & Needle Coke

The political friction between the US and Iran took a turn for the worse in the beginning of this month with the former imposing a new round of sanctions on Tehran, severely restricting the Islamic Republic’s trade with other countries....
There is a distinct possibility of low-grade Chinese GE flooding the Indian market with the duty hike imposed by the US on Chinese imports. Adding a new chapter in the ongoing trade war between two major global economies, the US...
In its Q1 2019 earnings call held recently, US-based Graphite Electrode (GE) major GrafTech highlighted the company’s sales and financial performance, market prospects in the short term and the likely risk emerging from the upcoming Chinese GE additions. Listed below...
EAF steelmaking in China has witnessed considerable capacity enhancements of late mainly due to the surging environmental concerns and the burgeoning demand for higher grades and specifications. From the current 12%, crude steel produced through the EAF route is expected...
Graphite Electrodes is an indispensable part of steel making through the EAF route – and it’s evolving all the time in China. In tandem with Needle Coke quality improvements opening up previously unimaginable trade possibilities. SteelMint with delegates from world...