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ChromeSA says imposition of export tax would be high risk 
By: Martin Creamer 14th September 2021 The imposition of a tax on the export of chrome ore would be high risk and the gain from such an intervention would likely be eroded fairly quickly... →
Up to 450 MW for cleaner, greener ferrochrome envisaged
By: Martin Creamer 10th August 2021 Stainless steel production has recovered to pre-pandemic levels, resulting in robust demand for ferrochrome and chrome ore and better pricing on... →
Merafe’s ferrochrome earnings rocket on strong demand, dividend declared
By: Martin Creamer 10th August 2021 Ferrochrome company Merafe on Tuesday reported an after-tax profit of R576-million in the six months to June 30 compared with a loss of... →
Ferrochrome is part of the green revolution – Glencore
By: Martin Creamer 6th August 2021 Diversified mining and marketing company Glencore views the ferrochrome market as being particularly strong currently. “We've seen very healthy... →
Merafe loss decreases, electricity risk remains, logistics challenge intensifies
By: Martin Creamer 8th March 2021 Although the loss suffered by ferrochrome company Merafe Resources decreased in 2020, its electricity risk remains and its logistics challenges are... →
Chrome producers want ferrochrome solutions that exclude export tax 
By: Martin Creamer 19th November 2020 South Africa’s non-integrated chrome ore exporters want to discuss ways of solving the existential threat to South Africa’s struggling ferrochrome... →
Latest Decisions By The Competition Commission
13th November 2020 The Competition Commission of South Africa (CCSA) held its ordinary weekly meeting on Tuesday 10 November 2020, to review and take decisions on... →
Ferrochrome commits to 750 MW self-generation, junior mining support
By: Martin Creamer 9th November 2020 South Africa’s struggling ferrochrome industry has committed itself to far-reaching efficiencies and competitiveness initiatives, including the... →
