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Chrome Ore in South Africa’s Economic Landscape
South Africa boasts the world’s largest and highest-grade chrome ore reserves, a mineral that plays a pivotal role in the global steel industry.
Chrome Ore Trading in the North West Province of South Africa
The North West Province of South Africa has long been a cornerstone of the country’s mining industry, and chrome ore trading plays a particularly significant role in its economic landscape.
The Benefits of Direct Chromium Ore Trading on SwapX
As the world navigates an erratic and evolving economic landscape, let’s take a look at the projected market outlook for chrome ore in 2024 and beyond.
The Value Chain of Chromium Ore: From Mine to Market
As the world navigates an erratic and evolving economic landscape, let’s take a look at the projected market outlook for chrome ore in 2024 and beyond.
The Global Chrome Ore Market for 2024 and Beyond
As the world navigates an erratic and evolving economic landscape, let’s take a look at the projected market outlook for chrome ore in 2024 and beyond.
SwapX and Quest Minerals: A Powerful Collaboration in Silica Quartz Mining
In a world increasingly focused on sustainable and high-quality resources, the collaboration between SwapX and Quest Minerals marks an exciting development in the mining industry. Quest Minerals, a global mining company specialising in the extraction of Silica Quartz
Chrome Ore Pricing: Factors that Affect Prices and How to Stay Competitive
Chrome ore commodity trading can be a complex and challenging endeavor, requiring a deep understanding of the market, the product, and the participants involved. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just…
Tips for Successful Chrome Ore Commodity Trading: Navigating the Complexities of Buying and Selling
Chrome ore commodity trading can be a complex and challenging endeavor, requiring a deep understanding of the market, the product, and the participants involved. Whether you’re a seasoned trader or just…
The Impact of Technology on the Chrome Ore Market
The global chrome ore market has been a critical part of the mining sector for a long, but with the advancement of technology, the market is un..dergoing some significant changes that are revolutionising the way it functions.
How to Streamline the Online Trading Process
The traditional commodity sales cycle and buying model is outdated. Although this may seem like a daunting thought, it opens the door to a streamlined trading process that saves you time. How? Let’s take a look.
How to Register for SwapX Weekly Reports
Registering to become a subscriber to SwapX’s weekly mailer is a simple three-step process. Here’s how you can become a subscriber and start receiving important chrome ore market reports. What is a SwapX weekly report? A weekly report is a mailer sent out by SwapX on a weekly basis. These mailers include important information that
African Analytics and Advisory Commission New Minerals Laboratory in Buffelspoort, North West.
African Analytics and Advisory has opened a new Minerals Laboratory in Buffelspoort, North West, a move seen by CEO Julian Moodley as one more step in achieving AAA’s goal to serve its customers in the fastest and most convenient way. AAA’s philosophy is to commission strategically- placed laboratories and operations to align the company with
Chrome Ore – Everything You Need to Know
Chromium ore, otherwise known as chromite, is a mineral composed of natural oxide of ferrous iron and chromium, with varying amounts of magnesium and Aluminium substituting for the iron and chromium. This hard, brittle gray metal with both a high melting point and corrosion resistance, makes it a key element in stainless steel production. What […]
SwapX Announces Collaboration with Beyond Representatives
We are proud to announce our exciting new collaboration with Jonathan Claesen from Beyond Representatives, based in Shanghai. Joining as an approved Member of the SwapX physical Chromium ore trading platform, Beyond Representatives brings a new dynamic…
Benefits of Using an Online Chrome Ore Trading Platform
If you’ve been wondering what exactly a Chrome ore trading platform is, you’ve come to the right place. In this article we’re going to explore what such a platform is, and the various advantages it boasts.Let’s get started.What is an online trading platform for Chrome ore products?A Chrome ore online trading platform is a virtual […]
Metal Foundry Industry Welcomes Zimbabwe’s Ban on Chrome Ore Exports
The steel manufacturing sector has welcomed the Zimbabwean Government’s decision of banning the exportation of Chrome, in attempt to help local players secure ferrochrome at more competitive rates.Following a Cabinet resolution that was made in August of last year, the banning of Chrome ore is already in effect, with the banning of Chrome ore concentrate […]
Why Global Shipping Costs Will Continue to Rise
Since 2020, shipping costs have been steadily rising. With very little sign of short-term relief, these costs are likely to continue to rise going forward as surging global demand is met with ongoing disruptive effects of lockdowns and…
Zimbabwe to Ban Export of Unprocessed Chrome Ore and Chrome Concentrate
A cabinet minister has stated that the Zimbabwean government plan to ban the export of chrome concentrate from as early as July 1, 2022, in a bid to push businesses to invest in beneficiation facilities.Second to South Africa, Zimbabwe boasts the second-largest reserves of high-grade chromium ore with deposits of ~10 billion tonnes, according to […]
How Is the Decarbonisation Megatrend Disrupting Mining Investment?
Fossil fuels have assisted in improving living standards around the world, but their associated greenhouse gas emissions have worsened global warming. In order to avoid reaching a point
What is Ferrochrome?
A ferrochrome facility transforms chromite ore deposits to ferrochrome, the product used to create stainless steel products.
Ferrochrome is created with iron, chrome, and oxygen. The high-grade chromite ore to be taken from the Ring of Fire area is grinded and put…
Chromium Industry Developments
Chromium was discovered and named by the French chemist, Louis Nicolas Vauquelin (1763-1829) in 1797, during the years of the French Revolution. The following year, he isolated the metal by reduction of the Siberian red lead ore (crocoite, PbCrO4 ) with carbon.
SA is Responsible for More Than 80% of Chrome Ore Exports
South Africa is one of the world’s largest producers of ferrochrome and the industry could have a vital role to play in the country’s pandemic recovery, if its challenges can be successfully addressed. Currently, the country exports…
New South African Chrome Tax: What does this mean for YOU?
On Thursday the 22nd of October, the South African Government proposed an export tax on chrome ore designed to support domestic ferrochrome production and the local chrome value chain. While most people never see or interact with chrome in their daily lives (apart from the shiny bits on their cars, bikes, or kitchen appliances), it […]
2020 – The Time for Digital Transformation in the Mining Sector
The coronavirus (COVID-19) has changed the world we live in – in unprecedented ways. From the onset of the pandemic, global COVID-19 cases have risen, and social-economic uncertainty has risen with it.
“How to Buy Chrome ore?” A Chrome ore Buyer’s Guide
The modern-day B2B market landscape has changed dramatically. The days when someone who was interested in buying something would simply visit a physical location, engage with a sales rep, or order through a catalogue are disappearing. With digital technology on the rise…
Jubilee has entered into a third-party ROM chrome ore offtake agreement
Jubilee Metals Group has entered into a third-party ROM chrome ore offtake agreement that fully commits its Windsor chrome beneficiation plant for the next three years, with an option…
What is an Online Trading Platform for Chrome ore products and why you should use it?
The chrome trading industry has long been plagued by un-vetted suppliers and consumers with difficult-to-follow processes – SwapX has redefined that transformation. Typically, users will follow a 5-step process when beginning…