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Chrome

Chrome is a hard, lustrous, steel-grey metallic element, more formally known as chromium, that is mined primarily for its use in stainless steel production and metallurgical applications. The metal is extracted from chromite ore, which is found in layered igneous intrusions such as South Africa's Bushveld Complex, the world's largest repository of chromite reserves. Chrome is valued for its corrosion resistance, hardness and high melting point, making it essential in the manufacture of stainless steel, which typically contains 10% to 30% chromium. Beyond stainless steel, chrome is used in superalloys, chrome plating, refractory materials and chemical applications including pigments and tanning agents. South Africa is the dominant global producer of chrome, accounting for about three-quarters of world output, with significant production also occurring in Kazakhstan, India and Turkey. The chrome market is closely linked to stainless steel demand, particularly from China, which consumes the majority of global ferrochrome and chromite exports. Chrome is often mined as a byproduct alongside platinum-group metals in the Bushveld Complex, where the same geological formations host both chromitite layers and PGM-bearing reefs. Prices for chrome and ferrochrome are sensitive to energy costs, as smelting chromite into ferrochrome is electricity-intensive. The industry faces ongoing challenges related to power supply, environmental regulation and market volatility tied to global steel production cycles.

Chrome News


Natalie Makhanya, Weir's Aftermarket Manager for Comminution in EMEA
Weir Helps African Mines Unlock Greater Value Through Aftermarket Optimisation
3rd November 2026

As African mining companies focus on improving plant availability while controlling operating costs, aftermarket optimisation is emerging as an increasingly important strategy for extending... 


Sylvania CEO Jaco Prinsloo
Sylvania reports record quarterly PGM output, improved chrome production
30th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum’s Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) and Thaba Joint Venture (JV) delivered combined record production of 25 971 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) platinum... 


Transnet Port Terminals CEO Jabu Mdaki
Transnet Port Terminals weighs further private partnerships to accelerate volume growth
30th October 2026 By: Terence Creamer

Transnet Port Terminals (TPT), which was central to the broader Transnet Group’s first and largest private sector participation (PSP) transaction to date, is actively pursuing two more partnership... 


Multotec expands its fine screening toolbox with new High Frequency Panel technology
Multotec expands its fine screening toolbox with new High Frequency Panel technology
28th October 2026

As mining operations process increasingly fine and clay-rich ores, maintaining reliable screening performance is becoming more challenging. Conventional fine screening media can be prone to... 


Minerals Council South Africa CEO Mzila Mthenjane
Strong commodity prices in 2025 ensure modest growth backing for SA mining – Minerals Council
16th October 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

While the South African mining sector continues to navigate a period of profound international and domestic change, this year has reinforced both the resilience of the sector and the importance of... 


Image of periodic table symbol for nickel
Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
16th October 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

All primary approvals needed for the Stage 1 development are now in place. 


Critical Minerals Conference  Ferroalloys sector balancing geopolitics, tariffs, and the structural path to re-industrialisation
Critical Minerals Conference Ferroalloys sector balancing geopolitics, tariffs, and the structural path to re-industrialisation
9th October 2026

South Africa’s critical minerals sector faces a pivotal moment as energy tariff reforms, port efficiency gains, and global policy shifts intersect to shape the future of local beneficiation. The... 


Ferroalloys sector balancing geopolitics, tariffs, and the structural path to re-industrialisation
Ferroalloys sector balancing geopolitics, tariffs, and the structural path to re-industrialisation
9th October 2026

South Africa’s critical minerals sector faces a pivotal moment as energy tariff reforms, port efficiency gains, and global policy shifts intersect to shape the future of local beneficiation. The... 


Valterra Platinum Executive Head: Processing Operations Agit Singh.
Jameson cells saving Valterra Platinum R203m, keeping 3 000 trucks off road
9th October 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Reduction of 3 000-equivalent trucks on the road, a 70.5 MWh decrease in smelting electricity consumption, a 70 000 t cut in smelting CO2 emissions, and a R203-million annual cost saving, which... 


Tharisa founder Loucas Pouroulis
Tharisa appoints new chair, as Loucas Pouroulis becomes founding chairperson emeritus
30th September 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Loucas Pouroulis, the founder of Johannesburg- and London-listed mining and metals group Tharisa will, from October 1, become founding chairperson emeritus of the company, while Carol Bell will... 


Valterra Platinum Executive Head: Processing Operations Agit Singh.
Jameson cells saving Valterra Platinum R203m, keeping 3 000 trucks off road
23rd September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Reduction of 3 000-equivalent trucks on the road, a 70.5 MWh decrease in smelting electricity consumption, a 70 000 t cut in smelting CO2 emissions, and a R203-million annual cost saving, which... 


Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne.
Eland mine heading for complete greenness, Northam Platinum highlights
18th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Northam Platinum is looking to establish the Eland mine as South Africa’s first platinum group metals (PGMs) mine operating solely on renewable energy. In addition, Eland is water positive, and the... 


Mount Lyell copper/gold/silver project in Tasmania.
Two new projects secure Sibanye-Stillwater approval
18th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Burnstone gold project in South Africa and Mount Lyell copper/gold/silver project in Tasmania, both considerably infrastructured with near-term revival outlooks, have been approved by Johannesburg... 


An image of the Mooinooi plant
Sylvania launches share buyback following record full-year performance
15th September 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Aim-listed Sylvania Platinum achieved record production of 95 885 oz of platinum, palladium, rhodium and gold (4E) platinum group metals (PGMs) from its Sylvania Dump Operations (SDO) and the Thaba... 


Grindrod sets its sights on five growth projects from now to 2028
11th September 2026 By: Irma Venter

Ports and logistics group Grindrod is targeting five growth projects that will either grow the capacity on the existing logistics corridors the company operates, or deepen the integration of these... 


ARM founder and chairperson Patrice Motsepe.
ARM’s Motsepe emphasises importance of honesty, integrity, governance, meritocracy
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The founder and chairperson of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) on Friday, September emphasised the importance of companies behaving in a manner that reflects integrity,... 


ARM CEO Phillip Tobias.
ARM headline earnings up 19%, dividend declared
4th September 2026 By: Martin Creamer

The headline earnings of diversified mining company African Rainbow Minerals (ARM) increased by 19% to R3 201-million in the financial year ended June 30 on mainly higher dollar platinum group... 


ariel view of Caldonia mine
Zimbabwe seeks deeper mineral value addition
4th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Zimbabwe needs to attract investment into processing, refining and minerals-based manufacturing to retain more value from its mineral resources, reports investment promotion entity Zimbabwe... 


Location map of the Bengwenyama project
Bengwenyama platinum group metals project, South Africa – update
4th September 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has granted the mining right for the project for an initial 30-year period.  


ariel view of a mine site
Investment success hinges on market attractiveness
4th September 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Zimbabwe’s ability to attract and retain mining investment depends on maintaining current economic stability, infrastructure development and access to long-term capital, says financial institution... 


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