Chromium
Companies
Key Companies in the Chromium Value Chain
The Chromium industry encompasses at least 6 major companies from junior explorers and mine developers to integrated producers and downstream processors. With annual production of 44 million tonnes (chromite ore) and prices around 300-400 $/tonne (chromite ore), the Chromium market supports a diverse corporate ecosystem.
Annual Production
44 million
tonnes (chromite ore)
Market Price
300-400
$/tonne (chromite ore)
Top Producer
South Africa
40% share
Companies Tracked
6
Major Producers and Processors
The following companies are key participants in the Chromium supply chain:
Glencore-Merafe Chrome Venture
Worlds largest ferrochromium producer through the joint venture between Glencore and Merafe Resources, operating smelters and mines in South Africa
Samancor Chrome
Major South African ferrochromium producer jointly owned by South32 and Kermas Group; operates mines in Bushveld Complex and smelters
Outokumpu
Europes largest stainless steel producer and significant chromium consumer
ENRC/ERG (Eurasian Resources Group)
Major chromium producer from Kazakh deposits in the Kempirsai massif; also operates ferrochrome smelters in Kazakhstan
Tata Steel Mining (formerly FACOR)
Indian ferrochromium producer operating chromite mines in Odisha state
Hernic Ferrochrome
Major independent ferrochrome smelter in South Africas North West Province
Active Operations and Development Projects
These are the key Chromium operations and development-stage projects associated with the companies above:
Bushveld Complex operations
Various (Glencore-Merafe, Samancor, others)
The Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa hosts approximately 72% of known global chromite reserves in massive stratiform deposits
Kempirsai chromite mines
ERG/Kazchrome
Second-largest chromite mining operation globally, located in northwestern Kazakhstan
Kemi Mine
Outokumpu
Europes only chromite mine, located in northern Finland; undergoing underground expansion
Corporate Strategy Trends
Major consumers of Chromium across the stainless steel production and superalloys for jet engines sectors are increasingly focused on securing long-term supply agreements, investing in supply chain traceability, and supporting new production sources to reduce exposure to the 40% concentration in South Africa.
More on Chromium
Explore other aspects of the Chromium value chain.
Uses & Applications
Explore uses & applications for Chromium.
Supply Chain
Explore supply chain for Chromium.
Mining & Processing
Explore mining & processing for Chromium.
Refining & Grade Specs
Explore refining & grade specs for Chromium.
Recycling
Explore recycling for Chromium.
Substitutes
Explore substitutes for Chromium.
Return to the Chromium hub page or browse the full Mineral Library.