
They explore why export taxes and controls have resurfaced in the policy debate, what “beneficiation success” really means in operational, economic, and employment terms, and common myths about the industry.
The CEOs also examine the interplay between ferrochrome, PGMs, steel, and broader industrial development, and the critical role of logistics, regulatory certainty, and electricity costs in shaping competitiveness.
Offering insights from both the operator and producer perspectives, Jono and Phoevos share their top recommendations for policymakers to strengthen the ferrochrome value chain while ensuring sustainable growth and global competitiveness.
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