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12 events
30 Oct 2022

Ownership Change for Chromium in Oman

Ownership Change Oman Chromium

Oman Chromite signed a purchase agreement for a 20 % stake in a low‑carbon ferrochromium plant under construction in Sohar.

9 Jun 2022

Other for Chromium in Oman

Other Oman Chromium

Oman Chromite Co. signed a joint exploration agreement with Minerals Development Oman to assess chromite feasibility at two sites.

2021

Regulatory Change for Chromite in Oman

Regulatory Change Oman Chromite

Oman Chromite Co. noted lack of exploration licenses as a barrier to meeting production targets, prompting regulatory review.

2020

Other for Antimony in Oman

Other Oman Antimony

In 2020, the joint venture partners of the Oman Antimony Roaster project agreed to continue funding the smelter, sustaining its development.

2020

Processing Shutdown for Antimony in Oman

Processing Shutdown Oman Antimony

In 2020, cost overruns and technical problems reduced the Oman Antimony Roaster smelter's operating capacity, limiting antimony output.

Jul 2019

Processing Startup for Antimony in Oman

Processing Startup Oman Antimony

The Oman Antimony Roaster smelter began production in July 2019, marking the commencement of antimony processing in the country.

Jul 2017

Import Restriction for Asbestos in Oman

Import Restriction Oman Asbestos

Oman implemented an import ban on asbestos-containing products in July 2017, restricting the country's ability to bring in asbestos materials.

2016

Processing Startup for Antimony in Oman

Processing Startup Oman Antimony

An Omani producer announced plans to construct a 20,000‑ton‑per‑year antimony smelter, expected to be completed in 2016.

1 Jan 2015

Processing Startup for Antimony in Oman

Processing Startup Oman Antimony

Oman secured funding in 2015 to develop a 20,000‑ton‑per‑year antimony smelter, expanding domestic processing capacity.

Jul 2014

Processing Startup for Antimony in Oman

Processing Startup Oman Antimony

Tri‑Star Resources and partners formed a joint venture to construct an antimony roaster in Oman’s Sohar Free Trade Zone.

1 Apr 2014

Processing Startup for Chromium in Oman

Processing Startup Oman Chromium

Al Tamman Trading Establishment commenced full‑scale operation of its ferrochromium plant, adding to global chromium output.

2014

Project Expansion for Chromium in Oman

Project Expansion Oman Chromium

Metkore Alloys and Industries Ltd. planned to build a 165,000 t/yr ferrochromium smelter in Freezone Sohar by 2014.

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