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Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Ferrous Metals 

Merafe ferrochrome production increased marginally by 0.3%

January 23, 2025January 22, 2025 admin Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

SANDTON – Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2024

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Africa Ferrous Metals 

Merafe produces 40kt ferrochrome from Chrome Venture in Q3 2023

October 26, 2023October 23, 2023 admin Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Sandton – Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture in the third quarter ended 30 September 2023

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FEATURED 

Merafe reports on FeCr markets, achieved profit of R1 049 million

August 25, 2023August 21, 2023 admin Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Global stainless steel production decreased by 2%1 year-on-year during H1 2023 as growth in China and India was more than

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Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Only Lion Smelter to operate during high electricity demand season

August 22, 2023August 16, 2023 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production decreased by 9% from 203kt to 185kt for the six months ended 30 June 2023. The

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Ferrous Metals 

Merafe increases its ferrochrome production to 384kt in 2022

March 22, 2023March 21, 2023 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

In its Commentary on results, Merafe Resources say that 2022 has been characterised by a number of uncertainties. The Russia/Ukraine

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Ferrochrome price announcement for the first quarter of 2023

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Merafe Resources has advised that the European benchmark ferrochrome price for the first quarter of 2023 has been settled at

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Ferrous Metals 

Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture produces 3.1% less ferrochrome

April 28, 2022April 27, 2022 admin Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the quarter ended 31 March 2022 marginally decreased by

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Africa Ferrous Metals 

Merafe announces rise in ferrochrome price for Q2-2022

March 27, 2022March 25, 2022 admin ferrochrome smelter, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

SANDTON – Merafe Resources has advised that the European benchmark ferrochrome price for the second quarter of 2022 has been

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Merafe Resources reports robust demand for ferrochrome in 2021

March 23, 2022March 22, 2022 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

2021 has been a year of recovery for the Glencore Merafe Pooling and Sharing Venture (“Venture”), both from a financial

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Africa Precious Metals South Africa 

Merafe and Glencore to construct a new PGM production plant

February 18, 2022February 17, 2022 admin Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, PGM metals

Merafe Resources and Glencore Operations South Africa have reached an agreement to contribute to the JV a new Platinum Group

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Merafe ferrochrome production increases by 42.7% YoY

January 16, 2022January 15, 2022 admin ferrochrome smelter, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, Merafe

Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture in the fourth quarter and year ended 31 December 2021

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Ferrous Metals South Africa 

MERAFE: State of ferrochrome market

August 15, 2021August 15, 2021 admin Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Growth in global stainless steel melt rates reached a decade high in the first half of 2021 (“H1 2021”) as

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Rustenburg ferrochrome furnace 5 will resume operations in Q3 2021

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Merafe Resources says the Lydenburg smelter remains on care and maintenance for the foreseeable future, however Rustenburg furnace 5 will

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Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Merafe reports 66% increase in ferrochrome production to 199kt

August 11, 2021August 11, 2021 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, Merafe

Merafe achieved solid operational and financial results for the first half of 2021. Merafe recorded a profit after tax of

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Chrome venture’s ferrochrome production increases by 65.6%

July 27, 2021July 26, 2021 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the six months ended 30 June 2021 increased by

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Ferrous Metals 

MERAFE: Ferrochrome price announcement for Q3 2021

June 18, 2021June 17, 2021 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Merafe Resources has advised that the European benchmark ferrochrome price for the third quarter of 2021 has been settled at

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Merafe Resources produces 3% more ferrochrome

April 16, 2021April 15, 2021 admin Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, Merafe

Merafe’s attributable ferrochrome production from the Glencore Merafe Chrome Venture for the quarter ended 31 March 2021 increased by 3%

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Ferrous Metals News World 

Ferrochrome production decreased 11.2% year-on-year

March 15, 2021March 12, 2021 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

According to Merafe Resources, South African ferrochrome production decreased by 25% year-on-year in 2020. Production was most heavily impacted in

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Electricity remains key risk for ferrochrome smelters

March 12, 2021March 12, 2021 admin Eskom, Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Electricity supply and pricing remain key risks for our business and the broader ferro alloy sectors. The electricity tariff increased

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Africa News South Africa 

Glencore Alloys explores cogeneration and clean energy projects

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

Glencore’s ferrochrome business confirmed that it is exploring cogeneration projects at its South African sites, while also giving an indication

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Africa Ferrous Metals South Africa 

Merafe Resources’ ferrochrome production decreases by 8%

January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, Merafe

SANDTON – In its production report for the quarter and year ended 31 December 2020, Merafe Resources says its attributable

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Ferrous Metals South Africa World 

Ferrochrome price announcement for the first quarter of 2021

December 24, 2020December 19, 2020 admin Ferrochrome, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture

The European benchmark ferrochrome price for the first quarter of 2021 has been settled at 117.5 US cents per pound,

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Ferrous Metals 

Merafe: All FeCr smelters, except for Lydenburg, are operating

October 23, 2020October 23, 2020 admin Africa, Ferrochrome, ferrochrome smelter, Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture, Merafe, Smelters, South Africa

In its production report for the nine months ended 30 September 2020, Merafe Resources say its attributable ferrochrome production from

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REFRACTORIES & FURNACES

Design features of modern induction furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Design features of modern induction furnaces

January 21, 2025January 17, 2025 admin

The design of the electric induction furnace provides for the presence of a melting and so-called induction furnace units. The

Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA
Refractories/Insulation 

Durability and wear monitoring of blast furnace 4 at ROGESA

January 15, 2025January 13, 2025 admin
Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces
Refractories/Insulation 

Metal melting and energy saving in different types of melting furnaces

January 14, 2025January 10, 2025 admin
ROTARY KILN monitoring: Decisions that drive efficiency
Refractories/Insulation 

ROTARY KILN monitoring: Decisions that drive efficiency

November 15, 2024November 14, 2024 admin

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Outokumpu Stainless modernises of its Steckel mill in Finland
Product News 

Outokumpu Stainless modernises of its Steckel mill in Finland

May 21, 2025May 19, 2025 admin

Outokumpu Stainless modernises of its Steckel mill in Finland Outokumpu Stainless (OTK) in Tornio, Finland, granted SMS group the FAC

Media handling systems for fast and safe handling of stirred mill media
Product News 

Media handling systems for fast and safe handling of stirred mill media

May 16, 2025May 13, 2025 admin
Concast continuous casters to increase billet and bloom production capacities
Product News 

Concast continuous casters to increase billet and bloom production capacities

May 14, 2025May 13, 2025 admin
Automation technology for high-capacity hot strip mill upgrade
Ferrous Metals Product News 

Automation technology for high-capacity hot strip mill upgrade

April 30, 2025April 29, 2025 admin
Infrared temperature measurement for aluminium rolling processes
Product News 

Infrared temperature measurement for aluminium rolling processes

April 29, 2025April 25, 2025 admin
Evolution in motion – Nordberg HP450e cone crusher 
Product News 

Evolution in motion – Nordberg HP450e cone crusher 

April 22, 2025April 16, 2025 admin
Anode Weighing and Casting Machine with superior casting accuracy
Product News 

Anode Weighing and Casting Machine with superior casting accuracy

April 16, 2025April 13, 2025 admin

SERVICES

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces
Services 

Paul Wurth completes reline of ArcelorMittal blast furnaces

January 12, 2022January 12, 2022 admin

Paul Wurth, part of SMS group, has completed its work relining the blast furnaces of ArcelorMittal’s Juiz de Fora steel

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa
Services 

Maersk intends to form joint venture with Grindrod in South Africa

December 4, 2021December 3, 2021 admin
HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals
Services 

HBIS Wusteel signs maintenance contracts with Primetals

June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 admin
Shutdown services tailored to suit customers
Services World 

Shutdown services tailored to suit customers

March 3, 2021March 2, 2021 admin

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