Insights
Insights on African
mineral trade
Market analysis, industry commentary, and practical guides for chrome ore suppliers, buyers, and logistics operators across southern Africa.
Market Insights
6 min read
Chrome & Manganese Update: Ngqura Corridor, China Prices
Transnet has put its R44bn Ngqura manganese export corridor out to private partners, while chrome ore and ferrochrome prices in China kept sliding before the National Day holiday. We also cover South Africa's ferrochrome smelter restarts, freight and policy, and what it all means for African exporters.
Tags: manganese ore exports South Africa, Ngqura manganese corridor, ferrochrome price China, South African chrome concentrate, Transnet manganese, Baltic Dry Index, CBAM ferroalloys
Market Insights
6 min read
Chrome & Manganese Update: Ferrochrome Cuts Hit Ore Prices
Tsingshan and TISCO cut their October ferrochrome tenders and seaborne chrome ore offers fell rapidly as China headed into its holiday. We also cover Tshipi's 828,000 t through Lüderitz, China's zero-tariff boost at Ngqura, prices, freight and policy for African exporters.
Tags: ferrochrome tender price, manganese ore price China, South African chrome exports, Tsingshan ferrochrome, Baltic Dry Index, Transnet manganese, China zero tariff Africa