Eskom’s new solution to saving South Africa’s ferrochrome smelters–a task force to study the problem

Eskom announced that it finalized a memorandum of understanding with Samancor Chrome and Glencore and government officials to establish a joint multi-task team that will “prioritise developing an intervention that supports industrial competitiveness while ens...

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Eskom promises not to impose burdens on other customers as it inks MoU to support embattled ferrochrome smelters

Eskom has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Samancor Chrome and the Glencore–Merafe Chrome Venture in a bid to finalise an electricity tariff solution

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Eskom proposal supports continued operation of Lion ferrochrome smelter

An electricity tariff proposal by South Africa’s State-owned power utility Eskom is supporting the continued operation of the Lion ferrochrome smelter in Limpopo province

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Glencore-Merafe venture to start retrenchments within weeks, idle two of its three ferrochrome smelters

The Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture has confirmed that it plans to place its Wonderkop and Boshoek smelters

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys to acquire Tata Steel's ferro alloys plant for ?610 crore

Indian Metals and Ferro Alloys to acquire Tata Steel's ferro alloys plant for ?610 crore

Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Merafe’s year-to-date ferrochrome output down 51%

Ferrochrome production for the third quarter, ended September 30, was 709 t.

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

South Africa Will plan to impose 25% tariff to chrome ore export

SouthAfrica News: Reports started circulating that the South African government, after planning to impose export restrictions, is thinking about a 25% export tax on chrome ore. And, as justification for such a large tax is that it would stop illegal mining an...

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Oman signs mining deals worth $498mln

Oman signs mining deals worth $498mln

Wednesday, August 13, 2025
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