NEWS
NEW APPOINTMENTS AT OPTIMIN SA
17 Jul 2017
Optimin SA is excited to announce the appointment of new staff in the following areas of expertise:
Finance & Quality Manager
National Sales Manager
Key Account Sales Manager
Optimin SA is excited to announce the appointment of new staff in the following areas of expertise:
Finance & Quality Manager
National Sales Manager
Key Account Sales Manager
OPTIFLO (BLEACHING EARTH)
07 Jul 2017
OptiFlo is a range of bleaching earths that offer edible oil refiners processing aids in order to produce clean, clear and quality oils.
OptiFlo is a range of bleaching earths that offer edible oil refiners processing aids in order to produce clean, clear and quality oils.
FOUNDRY CHROME SAND: PART 1 - BY NINO CIANI
07 Jul 2017
South Africa is a country rich in mineral resources, one such mineral resource is foundry chrome sand. Optichrome foundry sand is a product designed to specifically to meet the stringent standards within modern foundries.
South Africa is a country rich in mineral resources, one such mineral resource is foundry chrome sand. Optichrome foundry sand is a product designed to specifically to meet the stringent standards within modern foundries.
R.E.A.C.H. & CONFLICT-FREE MINERALS STATEMENT
01 Jun 2017
OPTIMIN is an environmentally and socially responsible supplier that does not use any conflict materials in our production. We have never used these materials in the past.
OPTIMIN is an environmentally and socially responsible supplier that does not use any conflict materials in our production. We have never used these materials in the past.
CHROMITE PRICE - BREAKING NEWS
01 May 2017
The chromite mines in South Africa announced a general increase in the price of all grades from Q4 - 2016.
The chromite mines in South Africa announced a general increase in the price of all grades from Q4 - 2016.
MAGNESIA NEXT IN LINE IN CHINA
01 Apr 2017
As Chinese authorities continue the clampdown on polluting industries to clean up local operations, the focus is shifting to magnesia processors. After the rapid downfall in magnesia prices out of China following the scrapping of the quota system, some suggest the downtrend may be reversed if the shutdowns lead to a supply shortage
As Chinese authorities continue the clampdown on polluting industries to clean up local operations, the focus is shifting to magnesia processors. After the rapid downfall in magnesia prices out of China following the scrapping of the quota system, some suggest the downtrend may be reversed if the shutdowns lead to a supply shortage
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS IN THE NEW TRUMP ERA
31 Mar 2017
"We have to be unpredictable. And we have to be unpredictable starting now," Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign speech back in April.
"We have to be unpredictable. And we have to be unpredictable starting now," Donald Trump told supporters at a campaign speech back in April.
CHROMITE EXPORTS SOAR!
01 Jun 2016
South Africa's long-standing position as the top global ferrochrome producer is being lost and the export of raw, unbeneficiated chromite ore is on the rise from this country.
South Africa's long-standing position as the top global ferrochrome producer is being lost and the export of raw, unbeneficiated chromite ore is on the rise from this country.
SA MINING REPORT 2015
03 Jan 2016
South Africa's mining sector will face significant headwinds as the country's gold and platinum industry will continue to struggle from labour unrest, price weakness and retrenchment. Growth in the country's chrome, coal and iron ore sector will be modest, driven primarily by increasing domestic demand.
South Africa's mining sector will face significant headwinds as the country's gold and platinum industry will continue to struggle from labour unrest, price weakness and retrenchment. Growth in the country's chrome, coal and iron ore sector will be modest, driven primarily by increasing domestic demand.
CHROMITE REVIEW 2016
02 Jan 2016
Grades produced include metallurgical and non-metallurgical applications:
Metallurgical grade (high chromium chromite, minimum 40% Cr2O3)
Chemical grade (high iron chromite, 46% Cr2O3)
Foundry grade (low silica chromite, 45% Cr2O3)
Refractory grade (high aluminium chromite, 46% Cr2O3)
Grades produced include metallurgical and non-metallurgical applications:
Metallurgical grade (high chromium chromite, minimum 40% Cr2O3)
Chemical grade (high iron chromite, 46% Cr2O3)
Foundry grade (low silica chromite, 45% Cr2O3)
Refractory grade (high aluminium chromite, 46% Cr2O3)
