The publication of Fastmarkets’ chromite prices, fob South Africa was delayed on Tuesday August 23 due to a reporter error.
Chromite prices rose further in the two weeks to Tuesday May 31 on support from cost pressures and logistical issues in South Africa
Prices for foundry and chemical grade chromite have been slow to respond to the boom so far this year in the metallurgical market
After a one-month consultation period, Fastmarkets has amended the frequency of its chromite price assessments
Chromite, chemical, 46% Cr2O3 min, wet bulk, fob South Africa, $/tonne
Chromite, foundry, 46% Cr2O3 min, wet bulk, fob South Africa, $/tonne
Chromite, refractory grade, 46% Cr2O3 min, wet bulk, fob South Africa, $/tonne (inferred)
Chromite, foundry, 46% Cr2O3 min, dried and bagged, fob South Africa, $/tonne
Chromite, foundry, 45.8% Cr2O3 min, wet bulk, fob South Africa, $/tonne (inferred)