Chromite Ores
Origin: Oman and Philippines
The world reserves of Chromite Ores is estimated to be 1.52 billion metric tons. About 2% of these reserves or 30 million metric ton is located in the Sultanate of Oman, the majority of which are refractory types.
Philippines has one of the world's largest deposit of refractory chromite ores, mainly in the province of Zambales. Metallurgy grade chromite ores are available in northern part of Zambales Province.
Refractory chromite ores have lower Cr2O3 content, usually in the 25% to 35% range, and has high magnesium oxide content, usually over 20%. The ratio of Cr2O3 and MgO is almost 1:1 in many cases.The Sultanate of Oman started mining chromite ores and exporting these ores since early 1980s. However, low grade refractory chromite ores started to be exported in the last few years primarily in response to rising demand from China and general shortages of ferro chrome worldwide in the production of stainless steel.
Philippines Chromite ores has now replaced Omani Chromite as having the lowest market price.
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