30 Oct 2022
Ownership Change for Chromium in Oman
Oman Chromite signed a purchase agreement for a 20 % stake in a low‑carbon ferrochromium plant under construction in Sohar.
Oman trade
Ferro-Chromium
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9 Jun 2022
Other for Chromium in Oman
Oman Chromite Co. signed a joint exploration agreement with Minerals Development Oman to assess chromite feasibility at two sites.
1 Apr 2014
Processing Startup for Chromium in Oman
Al Tamman Trading Establishment commenced full‑scale operation of its ferrochromium plant, adding to global chromium output.
2014
Project Expansion for Chromium in Oman
Metkore Alloys and Industries Ltd. planned to build a 165,000 t/yr ferrochromium smelter in Freezone Sohar by 2014.
2013
Project Expansion for Chromium in Oman
Al Tamman Trading Establishment LLC and Indsil Group formed a joint venture to build a ferrochromium plant in Freezone Sohar with 75,000 t/yr capacity, to become operational in 2013.
2012
Project Expansion for Chromium in Oman
Oman Gulf Mining Materials Company and Sohar Free Zone agreed to set up a ferrochromium smelter with two furnaces (16,500 kVA each) and 50,000 t/yr capacity, construction expected within 12–14 months.
1 Jan 2006
Mine Opening for Chromium in Oman
Gulf Mining and Materials Company commenced production of refractory‑grade chromite ore in Wadi Mahram, Oman.
1 Jan 2006
Ownership Change for Chromium in Oman
Gulf Mining and Materials Company entered a joint venture with a Saudi Arabian company to operate mines owned by the Saudi partner.
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