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Inventories, net
9 Months Ended
May 31, 2014
Inventory, Net [Abstract]  
Inventories, net
Inventories, net

Inventories, net consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
May 31, 2014
 
August 31, 2013
Processed and unprocessed scrap metal
$
117,366

 
$
132,485

Semi-finished goods (billets)
9,335

 
10,745

Finished goods
65,592

 
56,830

Supplies
38,536

 
35,989

Inventories, net
$
230,829

 
$
236,049