Oman’s Sohar Port and Freezone has unveiled a new $19 million ferrochrome smelter, the second of five planned for Sohar, production at which will be led by Gulf Mining Group, a leading producer and exporter of chrome ore.

Four mines operated by the Odisha Mining Corporation (OMC), a state government PSU, may have to suspend operations by the end of this month as the deadline to obtain clearance for the entire forest land within the lease area ends on January 31.

On 15 January, at an extraordinary general meeting, the shareholders of REC Solar approved the sale of the company to Bluestar Elkem Investment (Hong Kong).

ZIMBABWE’S ferrochrome smelters are seeking an electricity tariff reduction to cushion themselves from depressed global prices, an association representing the industry said. The Confederation of Ferrochrome Industries, with 13 members, has written to Industr...

CONSUMERS will have access to cheaper cars, electronics and whitegoods now that free trade agreements with Japan and South Korea have come into effect.

CONSUMERS will have access to cheaper cars, electronics and whitegoods now that free trade agreements with Japan and South Korea have come into effect.

Sales Volumes of Ferbasa’s FeSi Decreased in December of 2014

In November, 2014, Iceland exported 11109 tons of ferroalloy, up by 9.3% M-O-M and up by 55% Y-O-Y. In Jan-Nov, 2014, Iceland totally exported 102,651tons of ferroalloys, down by 7.7% Y-O-Y. The materials mainly including ferrosilicon were mainly shipped to Ne...