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Tariff relief could support ferrochrome production, but ongoing power supply issues create uncertainty for output and prices.
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South Africa’s power utility Eskom has requested accelerated tariff relief to help the struggling ferrochrome sector manage high electricity costs. This move aims to prevent further shutdowns in a key mining and export industry, which is vital for jobs and foreign revenue. The ferrochrome sector’s survival depends heavily on affordable power due to its energy-intensive operations.