The vast majority of mined chromite, estimated at approximately 90–95%, is used to produce various ferrochrome (FeCr) grades. Subsequently, the stainless-steel industry consumes 80–90% of produced FeCr. Therefore, chromite and FeCr demands …
The increase in UG2 concentrate production was correctly anticipated by Cramer et al. based on the combined cost of purchasing concentrate, pelletising and sintering the concentrated ore being cheaper for ferrochrome producers than incurring the combined costs of LG6 and MG1/2 chromite mining, beneficiation, and then pelletising …
Ferrochrome Ferrochrome (FeCr) is an alloy of chromium and iron, generally containing 48 to 70% chromium by weight. It is produced in an electric arc furnace by the reduction of chromite ore. ... (AOD) and similar technology in that it allows cost effective addition of chromium units while still being able to maintain low carbon levels. …
A new report by Roskill states that the Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, which runs seven chrome mines and five ferrochrome plants in South Africa, may benefit in terms of market share from the ...
The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the fourth quarter of 2023 is $1.53/lb, 1.32% up on the third quarter of 2023, Merafe Resources advised its shareholders on Monday. The main focus of ...
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The recovery of the South African chrome industry over the last four months has been dramatic. Back in March, chrome ore prices were at a six-year low in nominal ZA rand terms; by July, they had rebounded …
Noront Resources says it will build a ferrochrome production facility in Sault Ste. Marie that will process ore from the Ring of Fire. The city and Noront made the announcement on Tuesday.
For many mining companies, electricity constitutes about 20% of their operational costs. Ferrochrome producers, in particular, have felt the impact, as they are among the highest energy users. Zimasco, a major player in the industry, has faced frequent plant shutdowns due to disputes with ZESA, exacerbated by falling global …
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The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the second quarter of this year has been settled at $1.52/lb, 5.6% up on the first three months of 2024, Merafe Resources informed shareholders on ...
The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the fourth quarter of 2021 has been settled at $1.80/lb, a 15.4% increase from the third quarter, JSE-listed …
The chromium concentrate from the PGM-beneficiated tailings has gained acceptance in the ferrochrome industry because it is cheaper to buy beneficiated UG2 PGM tailings, concentrate, pelletise, …
MFC is situated in Middelburg, Mpumalanga and was established in 1964 as a Low Carbon Ferrochrome production facility. Charge chrome was first produced on this site in 1974 by Middelburg Steel and Alloys (Pty) Ltd, which was acquired by Samancor in 1991, making it one of only a few alloy plants in the world able to produce both charge chrome and low …
This study investigates the impact of cleaner production process improvements on selected resource intensities of the South African ferrochrome industry.
About Us Our group. Jin An Corporation was established in 2012 and is located in Zimbabwe's Midlands Province, in Gweru. Annually producing 100,000mt and grossing approximately USD$90 million a year from our …
Has smelting operations at Kwekwe with installed operational capacity to produce 180,000 t.p.a of high carbon ferrochrome. Mining operations are carried out along and alongside the Great Dyke. Coalbed methane …
Astron Energy, which has successfully rebranded one of South Africa's transport fuel forecourt networks, is described by Glencore CEO Gary Nagle as being a terrific asset. With the restart to ...
Racon emphasises the need for the South African chromium industry to maintain its status as the top chrome supplier to China, which is the world's largest stainless steel producer, and ensure ...
Safe and modern operations Kemi chrome mine Tornio ferrochrome plant •The only chrome mine in the EU, largest ... •Substantial cost benefits due to proximity of mine, high energy efficiency and by-product utilization •Ferrochrome delivered to Outokumpu's melt shops and to external customers 1) ...
The willingness among steel consumers to pay premiums for 'green' products was not enough to offset the extra cost of the technology transition in the short …
Both units now comprise five underground mining areas, each with a hoisting shaft, while WCM also includes an open-cut mine. Overall capacity is approximately 5.8Mtpa of run-of-mine ore. Underground, Samancor relies mainly on room-and-pillar mining, typically with low-angle adits connecting to a horizontal access level.
Jubilee Platinum's Hernic platinum and chrome processing operations in South Africa have achieved of the daily design throughput of 1900 tonnes of chrome and platinum containing feed material equating to 55,000 tonnes per month.
The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture is exploring renewable energy projects to mitigate power shortages and power costs, Merafe Resources CEO Zanele Matlala said on Monday, when the …
THE country's chrome mining sector is poised for growth as Government forges ahead with plans to partner the private sector in opening more processing plants to boost local steel manufacturing industry. There are only six ferrochrome processing plants and Government wants to extend them to eleven by 2025. The need to establish …
Results are provided for experimental-industrial tests of high-carbon ferrochrome smelting with partial replacement of the basic chromium ore with chromium ore briquettes produced by OJSC Donskoi Ore Mining and Processing Plant in an amount of 20–40% of the chromium ore raw material supplied to TNC Kazchrome JSC Aksu …
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Western Chrome Mines has a capacity of 2.0 million tons of run of mine ore. The main products of the mines are metallurgical and chemical concentrates, with some foundry grades. Two underground mining methods are employed at the Samancor Chrome mines, namely conventional scraper mining and trackless mechanised mining.
"Next to it will be a ferrochrome plant, which will generate 500 000 tonnes of ferrochrome. "Those who know Zimasco, Zimasco does around 150 000 tonnes. "So this will be three times the size of Zimasco. "Then there is an iron ore mine and iron ore plant.
Gravitas® Minerals is revolutionising the chrome beneficiation industry with its innovative 'right technology, right application' principle. Chief Executive Tebogo Kale emphasises the significance of this approach in developing efficient processes that align with Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sustainability goals, as well as …