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Delayed publication of chrome ore South Africa UG2/MG concentrates index

The publication of Fastmarkets’ MB-CHO-0003 chrome ore South Africa UG2/MG concentrates index, cif China for Tuesday September 16 was delayed because of a reporter error. Fastmarkets’ pricing database has been updated.

September 16, 2025
By Fastmarkets pricing team
Africa Chrome Pricing notice

The following price was affected:
MB-CHO-0003 Chrome ore South Africa UG2/MG concentrates index, cif China, $/tonne 

This price is a part of the Fastmarkets Ores and Alloys Physicals Package.

For more information or to provide feedback on the delayed publication of this price, or if you would like to provide price information by becoming a data submitter to this price, please contact Claire Patel-Campbell by email at: pricing@fastmarkets.com. Please add the subject heading “FAO: Claire Patel-Campbell, re: chrome ore South Africa UG2/MG concentrates index, cif China.”

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