South Africa Iron Ore and Chrome Mining Industry - Increasing Demand for Chrome Ore, Due to Rising Ferrochrome Production in China - ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "Mining of Iron Ore and Chrome in South Africa 2023" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Chrome ore production is on an upward trend, largely due to growing demand in China. The increase in production in 2022 was mostly driven by higher prices. South Africa is the world's largest producer and exporter. Over the past ten years, iron ore production has been in decline. Lower iron ore export volumes in 2022 were largely due to underperformance by Transnet on the export line and at the port. This issue affects chrome ore exporters but to a lesser degree as they have more export logistics options.

Chrome ore exporters are increasingly using road transport to Maputo to avoid using Transnet's rail and port services. Most local PGM producers are increasing their production of chrome ore to increase revenue. Over the past ten years, iron ore production has been on a downward trend. Producers using the iron ore export channel are reducing their production levels to match Transnet's performance. South Africa's chrome ore production and exports are on an upward trend in response to higher demand and prices.

Market Dynamics

Opportunities: Increasing demand for chrome ore, due to rising ferrochrome production in China.

Challenges

• Increasing input costs, in particular electricity, water, diesel, logistics and labour.
• Limited exports due to collapsing rail lines and ports used by chrome ore and iron ore mining companies.

Outlook

Increased demand for stainless steel should lead to growth in chrome ore demand and, consequently, higher chrome ore prices. South Africa's chrome ore production and exports are expected to increase in response. Exporters will increasingly use road transport to Maputo to avoid using Transnet's rail and port services. The rate of iron ore demand growth is expected to slow, and iron ore supply is forecast to grow at a faster rate than demand, leading to lower iron ore prices. South African iron ore production was expected to decrease marginally in 2023. Beyond 2023, output will to a large extent be determined by Transnet's performance.

Report Coverage

This report on the mining of iron ore and chrome in South Africa includes information on geographic locations, production and export trends, major players, corporate actions, African and international statistics, steel and stainless steel demand, prices, and influencing factors such as rail and port issues and input costs.

There are profiles of 19 companies including chrome producers such as Glencore, Samancor Chrome, Anglo American Platinum, Bauba Resources, Impala Platinum and Sylvania Platinum. Iron Ore companies profiled include Kumba, Assmang, Afrimat, Ironveld Mining and Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine.

Key Topics Covered:

1. INTRODUCTION

2. DESCRIPTION OF THE INDUSTRY

2.1. Industry Value Chain

2.2. Geographic Position

2.3. Size of the Industry

3. LOCAL

3.1. State of the Industry

3.2. Key Trends

3.3. Key Issues

3.4. Notable Players

3.5. Trade

3.6. Corporate Actions

3.7. Regulations

3.8. Enterprise Development and Social Development

4. AFRICA

5. INTERNATIONAL

6. INFLUENCING FACTORS

6.1. Demand for Stainless Steel and Steel

6.2. Economic Environment

6.3. Rail and Port Issues

6.4. Mine Safety

6.5. Input Costs

6.6. Labour

6.7. Environmental Issues

6.8. Technology, R&D and Innovation

6.9. Illegal Mining

7. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT

7.1. Competition

7.2. Ownership Structure of the Industry

7.3. Barriers to Entry

8. INDUSTRY SUMMARY

9. OUTLOOK

10. INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

COMPANY PROFILES - Mining Of Chrome

• Anglo American Platinum Ltd
• Bauba Resources (Pty) Ltd
• Clover Alloys (SA) (Pty) Ltd
• Eastern Platinum Ltd Incorporated in Canada
• Glencore Operations South Africa (Pty) Ltd
• Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd
• Jubilee Metals Group PLC
• Northam Platinum Holdings Ltd
• Samancor Chrome Ltd
• Sibanye Stillwater Ltd
• Sylvania Platinum Ltd
• Tharisa PLC

COMPANY PROFILES - Mining Of Iron Ore

• Afrimat Ltd
• Assmang (Pty) Ltd
• Black Mountain Mining (Pty) Ltd
• Ironveld Mining (Pty) Ltd
• Kumba Iron Ore Ltd
• Palabora Copper (Pty) Ltd
• Thabazimbi Iron Ore Mine (Pty) Ltd

   

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