Market Insights & Updates

Chrome market trends and pricing, export regulation updates, skills development news and compliance best practices — written for buyers, producers and compliance teams.

◆ Market Watch

Chrome Prices by Month

How chrome pricing has moved over the last 12 months — indicative monthly averages for 46% chrome lumps, updated at the end of each month.

$356Sep 2026 monthly average · USD per tonne
▲ 2.0%Month-on-month vs $349 in August
▲ 13.0%12-month trend since Oct 2025 ($315)
$297–$35612-month range · low Jan 2026, high Sep 2026

46% Chrome Lumps — Monthly Average Price

Current month

Indicative monthly averages in USD per tonne for 46% chrome lumps, ex-d Richards Bay, compiled at month-end. Actual contract prices depend on grade, volume and delivery terms — contact us for a current quotation.

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Chrome Market · 12 min read

What 40/42 Grade Demand Means for Q4 Contracting

Export-ready grades continue to draw strong interest from Chinese steel mills. We unpack what sustained demand means for pricing, call-off structures and stockpile strategy.

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Chrome Market · 8 min read

Concentrate vs Lumpy Chrome: Choosing the Right Fraction

Furnace permeability, blending behaviour and transport economics decide which fraction suits your process — a practical buyer's guide.

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Export & Trade · 6 min read

Documentation Checklist for Chrome Shipments

Invoices, certificates of analysis, bills of lading and customs declarations — the paperwork that keeps consignments moving without delay.

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Export & Trade · 7 min read

Demurrage: Where Export Margins quietly Disappear

Laytime, berth scheduling and document cut-offs are where shipments lose money. How to build a buffer into your export program.

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Skills Development · 9 min read

WSP & ATR Submissions: A Practical Timeline

How Skills Development Facilitators can plan Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports around the SETA calendar.

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Skills Development · 5 min read

Turning Internships into Artisan Pathways

Workplace exposure, WIL and WBL combine to create durable technical capability — and measurable BBBEE skills points.

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Compliance · 7 min read

Getting BBBEE Verification Right the First Time

Evidence packs, scorecard strategy and the common documentation gaps that delay SANAS-accredited certification.

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Compliance · 6 min read

OHS Files: What Auditors Actually Look For

Hazard registers, incident records and training certificates — building a SHE file that survives inspection.

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Compliance · 5 min read

Employment Equity Reporting Made Simple

Workforce profiles, designated group targets and the submission sequence for EEA2 and EEA3 returns.

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