Tag: ferrochrome

Glencore Merafe to restart South African smelters after Eskom power deal

South Africa's ferrochrome industry is set for a fresh start after Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture secured a new electricity pricing agreement with Eskom, clearing the way for the restart of two key smelters. The agreement allows the Boshoek and Wonderkop ferrochrome smelters to resume operations after months of uncertainty over power costs, a long-standing challenge for energy-intensive producers.  The restart…

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South Africa cuts Eskom tariffs to revive chrome jobs, boost $4.77 billion exports

South Africa cuts Eskom tariffs for ferrochrome, aiming to restore smelters, create 11,400 jobs, and boost $4.77 billion in exports.

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