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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


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... 


Mount Lyell copper/gold/silver project in Tasmania.
Two new projects win Sibanye-Stillwater thumbs up
2nd 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... 


Kemi mine
Jennmar secures long-term ground control products contract for Europe's only working chrome mine
1st September 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Global mining infrastructure products provider Jennmar has entered into a long-term partnership with stainless steel producer Outokumpu Corporation to supply ground control products for the Kemi... 


Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne.
Eland mine heading for complete greenness, Northam Platinum highlights
28th August 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... 


Minerals-Led Industrialisation: South Africa’s Make-or-Break Moment
26th August 2026

By: Thabo Moloto - founder and CEO of Rootz Investments South Africa holds the richest chrome endowment on Earth, yet we cannot keep our own furnaces lit. Two decades of shipping raw ore overseas... 


Northam's Booysendal mine
Northam to call for further proposals after receiving unsolicited buyout bid
25th August 2026 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed platinum group metals (PGMs) miner Northam Platinum says it will initiate a strategic, competitive process to proactively solicit proposals from interested parties for one or more... 


Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller.
AI helping to develop alloys for use in new applications, Valterra Platinum reports
21st August 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Can you use AI to find new markets for platinum group metals (PGMs)? “The simple answer is yes,” was the reply of Valterra Platinum CEO Craig Miller to Mining Weekly during the latest media... 


Northam Platinum CEO Paul Dunne
Northam increases RCF to R15bn as it prepares for investment in further growth opportunities
11th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Johannesburg-listed Northam Platinum has finalised an agreement to increase its existing revolving credit facility (RCF) from R13.3-billion to R15-billion, taking Northam's total available banking... 


Southern Palladium MD Johan Odendaal
Southern Palladium's JSE share price surges on granting of Bengwenyama mining right
11th August 2026 By: Chanel de Bruyn

Johannesburg- and Australia-listed Southern Palladium's share price on the JSE jumped by nearly 28% on August 11 after the company confirmed that South Africa's Department of Mineral and Petroleum... 


Image of nickel ore
Crawford nickel sulphide project, Canada – update
7th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

Canada Nickel received a positive Decision Statement from the federal Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Nature on July 31, 2026. 


Sibanye-Stillwater VP Chrome and Base Metals Babsie Crane.
Expansion plans pointing to 75% increase in Sibanye-Stillwater’s chrome volumes
31st July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Chrome is a growing value contributor to the revenue base of Sibanye-Stillwater’s South Africa platinum group metals (PGM) portfolio, delivering margins, resilience and project support. Chrome has... 


An image of Glencore copper
Glencore reports strong first-half copper production
29th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Diversified miner Glencore reported a strong production performance for the first six months of this year, with its key assets largely performing in line with expectations and previously... 


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