Fastmarkets explores the logistical challenges facing South African ore exports, from the perspective of chrome and manganese markets.

Mozambique to introduce express train to South Africa and Eswatini

Brazilian alloy producer Ferbasa's ferro-chrome and ferro-silicon output continued to lag year on year in the second quarter.

Production guidance for ferro-chrome was stable at 1.47mn-1.53mn t, slightly higher than production in 2021, which was at 1.468mn t.

Tharisa：PRODUCTION REPORT FOR THE THIRD QUARTER ENDED 30 JUNE 2022

Prices across Europe's ferro-chrome suite extended their losses on 5 July, as offers for imported alloy put additional downside pressure on the depreciating market.

JSE-listed Merafe Resources has informed shareholders that the European benchmark ferrochrome price for the third quarter has been settled at $1.80/lb.

Transnet to unlock 800kt/y in chrome ore exports after signing rail deal with Mozambique