Inventories

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2018

Inventory, Net [Abstract]

Inventories

Inventories

Inventories consisted of the following (in thousands):

	November 30, 2018		August 31, 2018
Processed and unprocessed scrap metal	$	105,390	$	111,658
Semi-finished goods	10,700		15,551
Finished goods	43,011		39,809
Supplies	41,461		38,859
Inventories	$	200,562	$	205,877