Omani chromite miner to launch FeCr smelter in 2014

摘要

Oman's main chrome ore miner, Gulf Mining Materials Co., is planning construction of a ferrochrome smelter in the fourth quarter, with a view to commencing production 12-14 months thereafter. Output will be exported to Europe and China. The firm signed an agreement last week with Omani authorities for the 50,000 mt/year plant, which will be located in Sohar Freezone, north along the coast from Muscat.