Third Quarter 2014 Ferrochrome Market Summary

Stainless steel production in 3Q14 fell to 10.49m tonnes compared to 10.8m tonnes in 2Q14. The main reason for the lower output was due to the European summer which resulted in European production falling from 2.11m tonnes in 2Q14 to 1.78m tonnes in 3Q14.  The European stainless steel industry is still pursuing plant closures in […]

European Ferrochrome Benchmark Settled At $1.15/lb

Dear Ferrochrome Subscribers Kindly note that the fourth quarter European HC-Ferrochrome benchmark was settled earlier than expected at $1.15/lb. This is 4c/lb lower than the previous quarter. Whilst this price is lower than we anticipated, we estimated a weaker settlement based on the following reasons: Cheap prices in Asia are capping prices: Despite the fact […]

Summit TV: Ferrochrome Outlook

http:// This text will be replaced Summit TV speaks to Lara Smith from Core Consultants about why the recovery for ferrochrome producers after the recent price slump is going to take a while. Ferrochrome may lack the glitter of gold and platinum, but it’s a vital part of our modern way of life. Why is […]

Ferrochrome Network Evening

On the 18th of October 2011, Core Consultants hosted their second ferrochrome networking evening, sponsored by SNC Lavalin South Africa. Key topics for this event featured presentations pertaining to chrome ore, with specific focus on UG2. Tim Aiken, Marketing Manager for Anglo Platinum provided insights into the UG2 volumes from platinum mines and the need […]

Chromite 2010: Core Consultants Addresses Delegates

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In September 2010, Core Consultants addressed delegates at the Metal Bulletin Chromite Event in Johannesburg Core Consultants was requested by our hosts, Metal Bulletin to provide delegates with our view on the prospects for chrome and ferrochrome markets. I am going to focus on the   current quarter by commenting and substantiating the reasons for […]

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