The imposition of a tax on the export of chrome ore is a positive step and electricity prices should be made affordable by way of special dispensation to enable South Africa’s once-dominant ferrochrome industry to compete, says mining stalwart Steve Phiri, who was speaking in his personal capacity and not representing the views of Minerals Council South Africa, of which he is Vice President. South Africa’s ferrochrome industry is under existential threat after losing significant market share to China, which sources most of its chrome from South Africa.
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