South Africa mulls $75 per tonne chrome export tax, instead of $100

The South African government is looking at the possibility to introduce a chrome export tax at $75 per tonne, rather than the ferro-chrome industry's proposed $100 per tonne, Metal Bulletin has learnt.

The South African government is looking at the possibility of introducing a chrome export tax at $75 per tonne, rather than the ferro-chrome industry's proposed $100 per tonne, Metal Bulletin has learnt.

Individuals inside the government structure recommended the $75-per-tonne level...