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Nickel: substitution is a dirty word

SUBSTITUTION is a dirty word for Australia’s struggling band of nickel miners. And the feeling is that substitution – the growing practice of stainless steelmakers replacing nickel with cheaper alternatives – will put a brake on demand for years to come. <strong><em>The Metal Detective</em>, by Stephen Bell.</strong>

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Steelmakers are no different to anyone else when it comes to buying their bare essentials. When prices go up, they look for cheaper alternatives. In some cases, there aren’t any – you can’t make steel...

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