Chromite

TECHNOLOGY

ERG 'world's first' to implement direct flotation of chrome from tailings

The company has also made AI moves at Aksu and Rudny

02 October 2025

PROCESSING

Air purification upgrade at ERG's Kazchrome plant

New $15M Siemens and ZVVZ air purification system installed at Kazchrome's Asku ferroalloy plant

28 August 2025

AMERICAS

Unlocking Canada's Ring of Fire becomes campaign promise

Canadian politicians pledge to cut the red tape for Ontario mining projects

26 March 2025

SURFACE

Equipment shortage hampers Tharisa PGM, chrome output

Drilling equipment shortage sees shift to "more oxidised" ore and "more compact" reef system

13 January 2025

OPERATIONS

ERG inaugurates new mine to supply its ferroalloy plants

The Bolashak chromium mine has a design capacity of 7.5 million tons annually

12 December 2024

PROCESSING

Extracting PGMs from chrome tailings

Sylvania Platinum keeps costs low with high levels of automation

15 October 2024

COMMUNITY

Africa's green gold rush hinges on regional cooperation

A recent report has identified collaboration as key to developing Africa’s mineral wealth

15 February 2024

ENVIRONMENT

Sylvania JV will target historical tailings in South Africa

First production is slated for the second half of 2025

15 August 2023

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